::Tryptech
A man, a text editor, and too little time.
Electronics
I have 13 years experience as an electrician and electronics is one of my hobbies.
When I have time, I will add a few tutorials here on how to connect python to the real world,
and use it to do simple control and automation.
Python is an awesome language to work with.
I wish the access to serial and parallel ports were built-in!
PySerial and
PyParallel
do work well and can be used to do most things.
Basic automation
This is a toy I am building , this is Python controlled, the program actually decides what pattern and bubble size.
The colors don't show well but you can see the interpreter in the backgroound left ;)
Toy
Jan Axelson excellent site http://www.lvr.com/jansfaq.htm
Computerize your room or house http://www.aaroncake.net/circuits/crombuld.htm
ePanorama parallel port info http://www.epanorama.net/circuits/parallel_output.html
Toy
Serial
PySerial http://pyserial.sourceforge.net/PySerialParallel
PyParallel http://pyserial.sourceforge.net/pyparallel.htmlJan Axelson excellent site http://www.lvr.com/jansfaq.htm
Computerize your room or house http://www.aaroncake.net/circuits/crombuld.htm
ePanorama parallel port info http://www.epanorama.net/circuits/parallel_output.html
Warning!
If you do not have a complete understanding of electricity, do not try any of this! Stupidity can KILL, electricity doesn't care if you are a newbie, IT CAN KILL YOU! Try always to work one handed, helps to prevent a path thru the heart. Always cut off the power when making connections and wiring devices. Use isolation between diffrent voltages, use a relay for power, and/or an opti-isolator for control signals. Always use proper grounding techniques , especially when you are connecting circuitry to your computer , nobody wants a dead box and nobody wants to put you in one either!
If you do not have a complete understanding of electricity, do not try any of this! Stupidity can KILL, electricity doesn't care if you are a newbie, IT CAN KILL YOU! Try always to work one handed, helps to prevent a path thru the heart. Always cut off the power when making connections and wiring devices. Use isolation between diffrent voltages, use a relay for power, and/or an opti-isolator for control signals. Always use proper grounding techniques , especially when you are connecting circuitry to your computer , nobody wants a dead box and nobody wants to put you in one either!