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README.md

node-red-node-piface

Node-RED nodes to control a PiFace Digital add-on board for a Raspberry-Pi.

Install

Run the following command in the root directory of your Node-RED install

npm install node-red-node-piface

Pre-reqs

Requires the WiringPi gpio command to be installed in order to work. See the WiringPi site for details on how to do this.

Usage

A pair of input and output Node-RED nodes for the Raspberry Pi PiFace Digital add-on board.

###Output

The PiFace output node will set the selected relay, LED, or pin on or off depending on the value passed in. Expects a msg.payload with either a 1 or 0 (or true or false).

Requires the WiringPi gpio command in order to work (see pre-reqs).

###Input

The PiFace input node generates a msg.payload with either a 0 or 1 depending on the state of the input pin.

You may also enable the input pullup resistor if required.

The msg.topic is set to piface/{the pin number}

Requires the WiringPi gpio command in order to work (see pre-reqs).

Note: This node currently polls the pin every 250mS. This is not ideal as it loads the cpu.