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Sensors

Sensors return values over GPIO protocols such as I2C.

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What you will be able to do
  • Enable I2C in raspi-config.
  • Use a library for the sensor.
  • Log readings.

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Sensors return values over GPIO protocols such as I2C.

  • Enable I2C in raspi-config.
  • Use a library for the sensor.
  • Log readings.
sensor.pyPython
from gpiozero import Button
from time import sleep

button = Button(2)
print(button.is_pressed)
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