MicroPython Forum (Archive)

>>> import os
>>> os.uname()
(sysname='WiPy', nodename='WiPy', release='1.2.0', version='v1.8.2-12-gad9b9c7 on 2016-07-14', machine='WiPy with CC3200')
>>>

I have a WiPy with an extension board with an LED on pin GP16 and a push button on pin GP17. I use the following code: from machine import Pin led=Pin('GP16', Pin.OUT) btn=Pin('GP17', Pin.IN, Pin.PULL_UP) def btnhandler(pin): global led led.toggle() btn.irq(trigger=Pin.IRQ_FALLING, handler=btnhandle...

I have a new version using the SPI class:

http://wdi.supelec.fr/boulanger/MicroPython/#MAX7219

I have written some code for a MAX7219 driven 8x8 LED matrix. You will find it on:

http://wwwdi.supelec.fr/fb/Archi2015/PyBoardMAX7219-8x8

The main text is in French, but the code is commented in English. It should give you the basic elements to create your own code with the 8x8 matrix.

Frédéric