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PowerBroker2 / pySerialTransfer

Python package to transfer data in a fast, reliable, and packetized form
MIT License
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Can we use this library on Raspberry Pi for communication through GPIO? #68

Closed v-r-a closed 1 year ago

v-r-a commented 1 year ago

Hello,

I am a PhD student working on biped robots.

Thank you for this wonderful library.

I have been using SerialTransfer on Arduino Mega, Uno, Nano, etc., for two-way communication between Arduinos. I am using an RS-485 half-duplex multi-drop setup for my work. Example: Arduino Mega is the master and requests sensor data from four Arduino Nano boards in a loop.

I want to add Raspberry Pi to my RS-485 bus. I am using an RS-485 shield (uses GPIO pins) for the same. Can I use SerialTransfer/ pySerialTransfer for this communication?

PowerBroker2 commented 1 year ago

I've used SerialTransfer and pySerialTransfer to send data between an Arduino and RPi, but that was via USB. However, I'm sure using GPIO pins works just as good.

v-r-a commented 1 year ago

I just read your suggestion on USB to RS485 converter in #44.

I am yet to do trials with the shield I have. Hope it works.

Thank you!