PyFTtxx6/pyft5xx6/INSTALL.md

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)

pip install pyft5xx6

From Source

1. Clone the repository or download the source code:

   git clone https://gitea.tourolle.paris/dtourolle/PyFTtxx6
   cd PyFTtxx6
   

2. Install using pip:

   pip install ./pyft5xx6
   

   Or for development installation:

   pip install -e ./pyft5xx6
   

Building from Source

1. Build the package:

   cd pyft5xx6
   python -m build
   

2. Install the built package:

   pip install dist/pyft5xx6-0.1.0-py3-none-any.whl
   

Verifying Installation

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

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)