astronode-python-hello-world

Python "Hello World" example for the Astronode S module.

System requirements

Python version

• python v2.7+
• python v3.4+

Python modules

• crcmod
• pyserial

How to run the application

Standalone generic computer

1. Make sure you meet the system requirements.
2. Check the SerialPort device variable in main.py script:
   • Use COMx devices for Windows hosts.
   • Use /dev/ttyUSBx for Linux hosts.
3. Run the main.py script.

Standalone Raspberry Pi 4 Model B

1. Make sure you meet the system requirements.
2. Using raspi-config, disable login shell over serial and enable serial interface.
3. Use /dev/ttyS0 in main.py script.

Hardware setup

RASP 40-PIN              ASTRONODE FTDI TTL
-------------------------------------------
PIN1  3V3       <---->   3V3
PIN9  GND       <---->   GND
PIN14 UART_TX   <---->   RX
PIN15 UART_RX   <---->   TX

Docker

1. Build the docker image:

docker build -t astronode-python-hello-world .

2. Run the docker image, attaching the appropiate serial device file:

docker run -t -i --device=/dev/ttyUSB0 astronode-python-hello-world