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.. _4.1.13_py_mcp3008:
4.1.10 Overheat Monitor(MCP3008)
=====================================
.. note::
.. image:: ../img/mcp3008_and_adc0834.jpg
:width: 25%
:align: left
Depending on your kit version, please identify whether you have **ADC0834** or **MCP3008** and proceed with the matching section.
Introduction
-------------------
You may want to make an overheat monitoring device that applies to
various situations, ex., in the factory, if we want to have an alarm and
the timely automatic turning off of the machine when there is a circuit
overheating. In this project, we will use thermistor, joystick, buzzer,
LED and LCD to make an smart temperature monitoring device whose
threshold is adjustable.
Required Components
------------------------------
In this project, we need the following components.
.. image:: ../img/list2_Overheat_Monitor.png
:width: 800
:align: center
It's definitely convenient to buy a whole kit, here's the link:
.. list-table::
:widths: 20 20 20
:header-rows: 1
* - Name
- ITEMS IN THIS KIT
- LINK
* - Raphael Kit
- 337
- |link_Raphael_kit|
You can also buy them separately from the links below.
.. list-table::
:widths: 30 20
:header-rows: 1
* - COMPONENT INTRODUCTION
- PURCHASE LINK
* - :ref:`cpn_gpio_board`
- |link_gpio_board_buy|
* - :ref:`cpn_breadboard`
- |link_breadboard_buy|
* - :ref:`cpn_wires`
- |link_wires_buy|
* - :ref:`cpn_resistor`
- |link_resistor_buy|
* - :ref:`cpn_led`
- |link_led_buy|
* - :ref:`cpn_joystick`
- \-
* - :ref:`cpn_mcp3008`
- \-
* - :ref:`cpn_transistor`
- |link_transistor_buy|
* - :ref:`cpn_i2c_lcd`
- |link_i2clcd1602_buy|
* - :ref:`cpn_thermistor`
- |link_thermistor_buy|
* - :ref:`cpn_buzzer`
- \-
Schematic Diagram
--------------------------
============ ======== ======== ===
T-Board Name physical wiringPi BCM
SPICE0 Pin 24 10 8
SPIMOSI Pin 19 12 10
SPIMISO Pin 21 13 9
SPISCLK Pin 23 14 11
GPIO22 Pin15 3 22
GPIO23 Pin16 4 23
GPIO24 Pin18 5 24
SDA1 Pin 3
SCL1 Pin 5
============ ======== ======== ===
.. image:: ../img/schematic_over_monitor_mcp3008.png
:align: center
Experimental Procedures
-----------------------------
**Step 1:** Build the circuit.
.. image:: ../img/july24_3.1.8_overheat_monitor_mcp3008.png
**Step 2:** Set up the SPI interface and install the ``spidev`` library (see :ref:`spi_configuration` for detailed instructions). If you have already completed these steps, you can skip this.
**Step 3**: Go to the folder of the code.
.. raw:: html
.. code-block::
cd ~/raphael-kit/python
**Step 4**: Run the executable file.
.. raw:: html
.. code-block::
sudo python3 4.1.13-2_OverheatMonitor.py
As the code runs, the current temperature and the high-temperature
threshold **40** are displayed on **I2C LCD1602**. If the current
temperature is larger than the threshold, the buzzer and LED are started
to alarm you.
**Joystick** here is for your pressing to adjust the high-temperature
threshold. Toggling the **Joystick** in the direction of X-axis and
Y-axis can adjust (turn up or down) the current high-temperature
threshold. Press the **Joystick** once again to reset the threshold to
initial value.
.. note::
* If you get the error ``FileNotFoundError: [Errno 2] No such file or directory: '/dev/i2c-1'``, you need to refer to :ref:`i2c_config` to enable the I2C.
* If you get ``ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'smbus2'`` error, please run ``sudo apt install python3-smbus2``.
* If the error ``OSError: [Errno 121] Remote I/O error`` appears, it means the module is miswired or the module is broken.
* If the code and wiring are fine, but the LCD still does not display content, you can turn the potentiometer on the back to increase the contrast.
.. warning::
If there is an error prompt ``RuntimeError: Cannot determine SOC peripheral base address``, please refer to :ref:`faq_soc`
**Code**
.. note::
You can **Modify/Reset/Copy/Run/Stop** the code below. But before that, you need to go to source code path like ``raphael-kit/python``. After modifying the code, you can run it directly to see the effect.
.. raw:: html
.. code-block:: python
#!/usr/bin/env python3
import RPi.GPIO as GPIO
import spidev
import time
import math
import LCD1602
# GPIO pin definitions
JOY_BTN_PIN = 22 # Button pin
BUZZER_PIN = 23 # Buzzer pin
LED_PIN = 24 # LED pin
# Initialize GPIO
GPIO.setmode(GPIO.BCM)
GPIO.setup(JOY_BTN_PIN, GPIO.IN, pull_up_down=GPIO.PUD_UP)
GPIO.setup(BUZZER_PIN, GPIO.OUT)
GPIO.setup(LED_PIN, GPIO.OUT)
# Set initial upper temperature threshold
upperTem = 40
# Initialize SPI for MCP3008
spi = spidev.SpiDev()
spi.open(0, 0)
spi.max_speed_hz = 1000000 # 1 MHz
# Initialize LCD1602
LCD1602.init(0x27, 1)
def read_adc(channel):
"""
Read analog value from MCP3008 (0–7)
"""
if channel < 0 or channel > 7:
return -1
adc = spi.xfer2([1, (8 + channel) << 4, 0])
value = ((adc[1] & 0x03) << 8) | adc[2]
return value
def get_joystick_value():
"""
Reads the joystick values and returns a change value based on the joystick's position.
"""
x_val = read_adc(1)
y_val = read_adc(2)
if x_val > 800:
return 1
elif x_val < 200:
return -1
elif y_val > 800:
return -10
elif y_val < 200:
return 10
else:
return 0
def upper_tem_setting():
"""
Adjusts and displays the upper temperature threshold on the LCD.
"""
global upperTem
LCD1602.write(0, 0, 'Upper Adjust: ')
change = int(get_joystick_value())
upperTem += change
strUpperTem = str(upperTem)
LCD1602.write(0, 1, strUpperTem)
LCD1602.write(len(strUpperTem), 1, ' ')
time.sleep(0.1)
def temperature():
"""
Reads the current temperature from the sensor and returns it in Celsius.
"""
analogVal = read_adc(0)
Vr = 3.3 * analogVal / 1023.0
if Vr == 0:
return 0
Rt = 10000.0 * (3.3 - Vr) / Vr
tempK = 1.0 / (((math.log(Rt / 10000.0)) / 3950.0) + (1.0 / (273.15 + 25.0)))
Cel = tempK - 273.15
return round(Cel, 2)
def monitoring_temp():
"""
Monitors and displays the current temperature and upper temperature threshold.
Activates buzzer and LED if the temperature exceeds the upper limit.
"""
global upperTem
Cel = temperature()
LCD1602.write(0, 0, 'Temp: ')
LCD1602.write(0, 1, 'Upper: ')
LCD1602.write(6, 0, str(Cel))
LCD1602.write(7, 1, str(upperTem))
time.sleep(0.1)
if Cel >= upperTem:
GPIO.output(BUZZER_PIN, GPIO.HIGH)
GPIO.output(LED_PIN, GPIO.HIGH)
else:
GPIO.output(BUZZER_PIN, GPIO.LOW)
GPIO.output(LED_PIN, GPIO.LOW)
# Main loop
try:
lastState = GPIO.input(JOY_BTN_PIN)
stage = 0
while True:
currentState = GPIO.input(JOY_BTN_PIN)
if currentState == GPIO.HIGH and lastState == GPIO.LOW:
stage = (stage + 1) % 2
time.sleep(0.1)
LCD1602.clear()
lastState = currentState
if stage == 1:
upper_tem_setting()
else:
monitoring_temp()
except KeyboardInterrupt:
pass
finally:
LCD1602.clear()
GPIO.cleanup()
spi.close()
Code Explanation
---------------------
1. **Import Libraries**
This section loads the required libraries for GPIO, SPI, LCD display, time delays, and math operations.
.. code-block:: python
#!/usr/bin/env python3
import RPi.GPIO as GPIO
import spidev
import time
import math
import LCD1602
2. **GPIO and Device Setup**
Define GPIO pin numbers for the joystick button, buzzer, and LED, and configure GPIO modes.
.. code-block:: python
JOY_BTN_PIN = 22 # Button pin
BUZZER_PIN = 23 # Buzzer pin
LED_PIN = 24 # LED pin
GPIO.setmode(GPIO.BCM)
GPIO.setup(JOY_BTN_PIN, GPIO.IN, pull_up_down=GPIO.PUD_UP)
GPIO.setup(BUZZER_PIN, GPIO.OUT)
GPIO.setup(LED_PIN, GPIO.OUT)
3. **SPI and LCD Initialization**
Start the SPI interface for MCP3008 and initialize the LCD1602 screen with I2C address 0x27.
.. code-block:: python
upperTem = 40
spi = spidev.SpiDev()
spi.open(0, 0)
spi.max_speed_hz = 1000000
LCD1602.init(0x27, 1)
4. **Read ADC Value**
Reads analog data from MCP3008 ADC via SPI. Channel should be in range 0–7.
.. code-block:: python
def read_adc(channel):
if channel < 0 or channel > 7:
return -1
adc = spi.xfer2([1, (8 + channel) << 4, 0])
value = ((adc[1] & 0x03) << 8) | adc[2]
return value
5. **Joystick Movement Detection**
Checks X/Y axis values from the joystick and returns how much to change the threshold.
.. code-block:: python
def get_joystick_value():
x_val = read_adc(1)
y_val = read_adc(2)
if x_val > 800:
return 1
elif x_val < 200:
return -1
elif y_val > 800:
return -10
elif y_val < 200:
return 10
else:
return 0
6. **Adjust Upper Temperature Threshold**
Displays "Upper Adjust" on the LCD and adjusts the threshold using joystick input.
.. code-block:: python
def upper_tem_setting():
global upperTem
LCD1602.write(0, 0, 'Upper Adjust: ')
change = int(get_joystick_value())
upperTem += change
strUpperTem = str(upperTem)
LCD1602.write(0, 1, strUpperTem)
LCD1602.write(len(strUpperTem), 1, ' ')
time.sleep(0.1)
7. **Temperature Calculation**
Converts analog sensor reading to voltage, resistance, and finally temperature (Celsius) using Steinhart–Hart approximation.
.. code-block:: python
def temperature():
analogVal = read_adc(0)
Vr = 3.3 * analogVal / 1023.0
if Vr == 0:
return 0
Rt = 10000.0 * (3.3 - Vr) / Vr
tempK = 1.0 / (((math.log(Rt / 10000.0)) / 3950.0) + (1.0 / (273.15 + 25.0)))
Cel = tempK - 273.15
return round(Cel, 2)
8. **Temperature Monitoring**
Continuously checks and displays temperature and upper limit. Turns on buzzer and LED if temperature exceeds the threshold.
.. code-block:: python
def monitoring_temp():
global upperTem
Cel = temperature()
LCD1602.write(0, 0, 'Temp: ')
LCD1602.write(0, 1, 'Upper: ')
LCD1602.write(6, 0, str(Cel))
LCD1602.write(7, 1, str(upperTem))
time.sleep(0.1)
if Cel >= upperTem:
GPIO.output(BUZZER_PIN, GPIO.HIGH)
GPIO.output(LED_PIN, GPIO.HIGH)
else:
GPIO.output(BUZZER_PIN, GPIO.LOW)
GPIO.output(LED_PIN, GPIO.LOW)
9. **Main Program Logic**
Toggles between temperature monitoring and threshold setting modes when the joystick button is pressed.
.. code-block:: python
try:
lastState = GPIO.input(JOY_BTN_PIN)
stage = 0
while True:
currentState = GPIO.input(JOY_BTN_PIN)
if currentState == GPIO.HIGH and lastState == GPIO.LOW:
stage = (stage + 1) % 2
time.sleep(0.1)
LCD1602.clear()
lastState = currentState
if stage == 1:
upper_tem_setting()
else:
monitoring_temp()
10. **Cleanup on Exit**
Ensures proper shutdown of GPIO and SPI resources when Ctrl+C is pressed.
.. code-block:: python
except KeyboardInterrupt:
pass
finally:
LCD1602.clear()
GPIO.cleanup()
spi.close()