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by Minyiky
Thu Dec 16, 2021 9:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion and Questions
Topic: Import error in File but not REPL
Replies: 0
Views: 8051

Import error in File but not REPL

Hi, I am trying to set up a docker environment for running a micropython script, but am running into a strange issue, I have built micropython and can enter the interactive repl and so i know micropython is working. The issue I am facing is around importing modules, if I run a file using "micropytho...
by Minyiky
Thu Dec 09, 2021 7:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion and Questions
Topic: Help with I2C
Replies: 0
Views: 4527

Help with I2C

Hi everyone, I am having some strange errors trying to use I2C and couold use some advice. I am trying use an esp32 to read from a pressure sensor: https://www.te.com/commerce/DocumentDelivery/DDEController?Action=showdoc&DocId=Data+Sheet%7FMS5837-30BA%7FB1%7Fpdf%7FEnglish%7FENG_DS_MS5837-30BA_B1.pd...
by Minyiky
Thu Nov 11, 2021 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion and Questions
Topic: Building an IoT device: minizing module import time to conserve battery
Replies: 15
Views: 4682

Re: Building an IoT device: minizing module import time to conserve battery

I you are running standard python on your pc then the emmitters will through errors as they are specifically for micropython. If you run the unix or windows port of micropython you should be able to both complile and run the code correctly, although I cant comment of the relevancy of speed differenc...
by Minyiky
Thu Nov 11, 2021 8:33 am
Forum: General Discussion and Questions
Topic: Building an IoT device: minizing module import time to conserve battery
Replies: 15
Views: 4682

Re: Building an IoT device: minizing module import time to conserve battery

Are you running on the linux port?

A while ago I ran some quick tests using the @micropython.native emmitter on the linux port. I didn't get any errors but I did get some very wierd results so something wasnt correct somewhere.
by Minyiky
Wed Nov 10, 2021 10:21 am
Forum: General Discussion and Questions
Topic: Running a long task alongside a user interface
Replies: 0
Views: 834

Running a long task alongside a user interface

I am working on a device based on the ESP32 that will involve a running calculations that will take up to 2 seconds to complete, and at times will need to run every 5-10 seconds. Alongside this there will be a GUI (LVGL based) controlled by buttons that should be both responsive, and will also need ...
by Minyiky
Fri Oct 22, 2021 7:44 pm
Forum: Programs, Libraries and Tools
Topic: Using thonny with the Unix port
Replies: 1
Views: 1287

Using thonny with the Unix port

Hi all, I am planning to be able to do some code development away from hardware and trying so have installed both thonny and the unix port of micrypython installed on WSL, and both work independently. I am able to open up and run thonny, and I am able to use micrpython on the command line. The issue...
by Minyiky
Wed Feb 10, 2021 7:49 am
Forum: General Discussion and Questions
Topic: Bitbanging DVI only possible on RP2040?
Replies: 1
Views: 1850

Bitbanging DVI only possible on RP2040?

Hi everyone, I have recently seen this post ( https://github.com/Wren6991/picodvi ) about bitbanging a DVI signal using the new RP2040 chip and had some questions about it. Firstly, is this something that would be possible on any device (I'm particularly interested in the esp32) or does it appear to...
by Minyiky
Tue Feb 09, 2021 10:08 am
Forum: Drivers for External Components
Topic: Driver for MS5803 Pressure sensor
Replies: 0
Views: 1882

Driver for MS5803 Pressure sensor

Hi all, I have tried my hand at writing a driver for this board and made it available on github: https://github.com/minyiky/ms5803-micropython Hopefully it is of use to someone and I would definitely appreciate any feedback on it, especially on structure as this is my first attempt at writing a driv...
by Minyiky
Sun Feb 07, 2021 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion and Questions
Topic: Clearing RAM
Replies: 10
Views: 4083

Re: Clearing RAM

Now comming across another memory issue, I seem to be having fragmentation issues, when swithing between screens I am checking mem_free and it is remaining pretty consistant with over 45kb free but after a few switches it will throw a memory error saying it is unable to allocate 2048bytes. 1) Am I c...
by Minyiky
Sun Feb 07, 2021 9:53 am
Forum: General Discussion and Questions
Topic: Clearing RAM
Replies: 10
Views: 4083

Re: Clearing RAM

Hmm firstly I want to say thank you, this seems to have fixed the problem, although I am a bit confused as that is what I was doing when I first encountered the problem. I believe what has happened is a combination of the problem mentioned by stijn where the collect call was not freeing the deleted ...