wittypi4python

a translation of the original software to a python library

Here we´ve got a python library for WittyPi Mini pretty much the same as the bash script library from the development team, but now it is easier to read/adjust sensor output/settings directly from python. WittyPi Mini is a RTC power management for Raspberry Pi (RPi). Most important it can start/shutdown RPi gracefully at specified times or battery voltage. This is very useful while running RPi powered by a battery. For a practical use of this library for a solar-powered RPi Monitor Station you can visit: http://www.uugear.com/product/witty-pi-3-mini-realtime-clock-and-power-management-for-raspberry-pi/

Requirement:

• RPi
• WittyPi Mini 3
• Python libraries: pip3 install smbus2

This software is a quick and dirty approach to get a python interface for WittyPi. The code can be rewritten in a nice python class. Tested on RPi 3 (Raspian) and WittyPi mini (version 3.11). Use this software at your own risk.

Install:

• Follow the installation tutorial described by UUGEAR.
• You should be able to access wittypi with the bash scripts at /home/pi/wittypi
• Copy "wittypi.py" to your wittypi folder at RPi.

How to use:

• sudo python3
• import sys
• sys.path.append("/home/pi/wittypi")
• from Wittypi import *

Examples:

• input_voltage = get_input_voltage()

Have a nice day.