# Installation Guide for PyFT5xx6

This document provides instructions for installing the PyFT5xx6 package.

## Prerequisites

- Python 3.6 or higher
- pip (Python package installer)
- For Raspberry Pi usage: Enabled I2C interface

## Installation Methods

### From PyPI (once published)

```bash
pip install pyft5xx6
```

### From Source

1. Clone the repository or download the source code:
   ```bash
   git clone https://gitea.tourolle.paris/dtourolle/PyFTtxx6
   cd PyFTtxx6
   ```

2. Install using pip:
   ```bash
   pip install ./pyft5xx6
   ```

   Or for development installation:
   ```bash
   pip install -e ./pyft5xx6
   ```

### Building from Source

1. Build the package:
   ```bash
   cd pyft5xx6
   python -m build
   ```

2. Install the built package:
   ```bash
   pip install dist/pyft5xx6-0.1.0-py3-none-any.whl
   ```

## Verifying Installation

After installation, you can verify that the package is installed correctly:

```python
import pyft5xx6
print(pyft5xx6.__version__)
```

## Enabling I2C on Raspberry Pi

If you're using a Raspberry Pi, you need to enable the I2C interface:

1. Run `sudo raspi-config`
2. Navigate to "Interfacing Options" > "I2C"
3. Select "Yes" to enable I2C
4. Reboot your Raspberry Pi: `sudo reboot`

## Dependencies

The package automatically installs the following dependencies:
- smbus2
- RPi.GPIO (only on Linux platforms)