wujku / dot3k

Libraries and examples for the Display-o-tron 3000

Library and examples for the Display-o-Tron 3000 and Display-o-Tron HAT Raspberry Pi add-on boards from Pimoroni

• Display-o-Tron 3000 ( for all Pi models ): http://shop.pimoroni.com/products/displayotron-3000
• Display-o-Tron HAT ( for A+, B+ and Pi 2 ): https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/display-o-tron-hat

##Using python?

We've created a super-easy installation script that will install all pre-requisites and get your Display-o-Tron up and running in a jiffy. To run it fire up Terminal which you'll find in Menu -> Accessories -> Terminal on your Raspberry Pi desktop like so:

In the new terminal window type:

curl get.pimoroni.com/displayotron | bash

If you choose to download examples you'll find them in /home/pi/Pimoroni/displayotron, but you can also check out the Basic and Advanced examples for both DotHAT and Dot3k in: python/examples

We've also created a full function reference.

Make sure you run the right examples for your product, if you've got a Display-o-Tron 3000 you should be using the examples in /home/pi/Pimoroni/displayotron/dot3k and if you have a Display-o-Tron HAT you should be using the ones in /home/pi/Pimoroni/displayotron/dothat

##Other Languages

• NodeJS: https://github.com/jorisvervuurt/JVSDisplayOTron

##Resources

• http://www.lcd-module.com/eng/pdf/doma/dog-me.pdf - DOG LCD Datasheet ( Includes character table )

##Credits

• http://www.jan-holst.dk/pi-radio/pi-radio.html - for initial inspiration to do a Radio plugin

• http://rollcode.com/use-python-get-raspberry-pis-temperature/ - for guidance on getting CPU/GPU temp in Python

• https://github.com/facelessloser/Atmega_screen - for stock ticker plugin