Installing packages - Micropython

Installing packages - Micropython#

This section will guide you through the installation process of the required libraries using the pip package manager.

Installation Guide Using MIP Library#

Note

The mip library is utilized to install other libraries on the PULSAR board.

Requirements#

  • ESP32C6 device

  • Thonny IDE

  • Wi-Fi credentials (SSID and Password)

Installation Instructions#

Follow the steps below to install the max1704x.py, ssd1306.py, sdcard.py library:

Connect to Wi-Fi#

Copy and run the code below in Thonny to connect your ESP32 to a Wi-Fi network:

import mip
import network
import time

def connect_wifi(ssid, password):
   wlan = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF)
   wlan.active(True)
   wlan.connect(ssid, password)

   for _ in range(10):
      if wlan.isconnected():
            print('Connected to the Wi-Fi network')
            return wlan.ifconfig()[0]
      time.sleep(1)

   print('Could not connect to the Wi-Fi network')
   return None


ssid = "your_ssid"
password = "your_password"

ip_address = connect_wifi(ssid, password)
print(ip_address)
mip.install('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/UNIT-Electronics/MAX1704X_lib/refs/heads/main/Software/MicroPython/example/max1704x.py')
mip.install('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/UNIT-Electronics-MX/unit_devlab_micropython_libraries/refs/heads/main/software/ssd1306/ssd1306.py')
mip.install('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/UNIT-Electronics-MX/unit_devlab_micropython_libraries/refs/heads/main/software/sdcard/sdcard.py')
MIP Library Installation

Fig. 11 MIP Library Installation#

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