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GPIO for Any PC or Laptop - Adafruit FT232H

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Overview

Discover how to add GPIO functionality to any PC or laptop running Windows, Linux, or macOS using an Adafruit FT232H USB breakout board. Learn to set up the hardware, control LEDs using Python code, and communicate with a BME280 temperature, pressure, and humidity sensor via I2C. Follow along as the video guides you through the setup process, demonstrates LED control, and shows how to capture sensor readings. Gain insights into using openpyxl to store data in spreadsheets and explore additional resources for expanding your GPIO projects. Master the basics of integrating GPIO capabilities into your computer for various applications and experiments.

Syllabus

Introduction
GPIO Options
Setup
LEDs Test
Sensor Readings BME280
Wrap

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