RPi_MPL3115A2

A simple port of the Adafruit MPL3115A2 barometric/altitude pressure sensor to the RPi

This code is based on both https://github.com/ControlEverythingCommunity/MPL3115A2/ and https://raw.githubusercontent.com/adafruit/Adafruit_MPL3115A2_Library

Note: The code is not complete. Feel free to use, modify, and pull update

Example

Setup

Wiring to the Pi

Adafruit MPL3115A2 uses I2C to communicate with the Pi.

Rpi Pin	MPL3115A2
PIN #1 (3.3v)	3V
PIN #3 (SDA1 / I2C)	SDA
PIN #3 (SDL1 / I2C)	SDL
PIN #6 (GND)	GND

I have attached picture of the wiring

Enable I2C on your Raspberry Pi

Basically, all your have to do is enable I2C communication.

Step1

Log in to your pi, and run:

sudo raspi-config

Step2

Navigate to the "Interfacing Options"

Step3

Choose "I2C"

Step4

Enable "I2C"

Step5

Reboot

sudo reboot

Execute RPi_MPL3115A2

Login to the Pi, and execute the following:

sudo apt-get install git python-smbus 
git clone https://github.com/phenelle/RPi_MPL3115A2
cd RPi_MPL3115A2
python RPi_MPL3115A2.py