PikaReader4Pi: Raspberry PI UI for PikaReader

PikaReader4Pi is a python based script that links the RasberryPi buttons and LCD with a local PikaReader instance

Current Feature Highlights:

• Momentary button to Start / Stop Reading
• 20x4 LCD output for system and antenna power meter display
• LED showing reading status
• Display Support for up to two connected 4-port readers
• Trigger button support
• Active piezo buzzer for audible feedback

Installation:

• Setup Raspberry Pi (Instructions TBD)
• Install/Configure PikaReader 0.7 or newer
• Install PikaReader4Pi
• Review the PikaReader4Pi python script and update the GPIO and OS commands portion
• Setup systemd to auto-start PikaReader4Pi

Usage:

• Python Script should auto-start via systemd (See Installation)
• Press reading button to start reader
• Press and hold the reading button for 3+ seconds to stop the reader
• Press the trigger button to create a 'trigger' in the chip feed

Future Features:

• Guided Installation Script
• Wiki with build instructions

Required Python Libraries:

• socket
• asyncio
• collections
• time
• websockets
• json
• datetime
• os
• RPi.GPIO (via lgpio)
• threading
• requests
• numpy