MicroPython PCF8591 DACtest
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MicroPython PCF8591 DACtest
I bought this book to improve my Micropython-skills : MicroPython for ESP8266 Development Workshop by Agus Kurniawan . This book is a very good start , the I2C project uses a PCF8591 module . But no DAC programming example so I had to figure that out by myself :-) .
Supplies
Preparing the PCF8591 Module , Flash WemosD1R2 With MicroPython
Before testing I inspected the module and found the A0 adress connection unwired and present on the input connector . My script uses adress 72(decimal) so this pin must be connected to GND.
See Datasheet for all info .The picture shows the purple wire connecting GND and A0 .
The Wemos D1R2 must be flashed with MicroPython . Ahmed Nouira did a fantastic job and explained everything here . Working with Micropython can be done via the REPL and a terminal emulator but it's easier with an IDE : I use Thonny IDE on Linux .
All info on Thonny IDE is found here . The RNT blog explains also how to use uPyCraft , another IDE for Windows users ( I tried but my old Linuxlaptop didn't buy uPyCraft ...) .
Connecting the D1R2 to the PCF8591
I removed all jumpers from the PCF8591 module , they connect the pot , LDR , thermistor to the inputs and the analog output to a LED . If the DAC output is loaded with a 10k resistor it will make the output drop so why putting a LED there ?
Here's the Wiring list :
WemosD1R2 PCF8591
3V3 Vcc
GND GND
SCL(D1) SCL
SDA(D2) SDA
make sure the jumper wire is connected A0 to GND if you try my (silly) script :-)
Load Script and Testing
If you're using Thonny IDE you can download DAC.py and DAC1.py , and load them into the D1R2
for testing . If You're using the REPL enter line by line , it's a very easy and short script .
DAC.py is a simple sawtooth generator ( verify by scope) while DAC1.py has a 1s delay built-in so you can use a DMM .
Have Fun !