Update readme.md (interrupts) + examples (#49)

- Update readme with advanced interrupts insights
  - kudos to ddowling for testing.
  - add example
- fix URL examples
- add Wire1 example (ESP32 + RP2040)

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -6,6 +6,14 @@ The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](http://keepachangelog.com/)
 and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](http://semver.org/).
 
 
+## [0.4.1] - 2023-09-23
+- Update readme with advanced interrupts insights
+  - kudos to ddowling for testing.
+  - add example
+- fix URL examples
+- add Wire1 example (ESP32 + RP2040)
+
+
 ## [0.4.0] - 2023-09-23
 - refactor API, begin()
 - update readme.md

LICENSE

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 MIT License
 
-Copyright (c) 2013-2023 Rob Tillaart
+Copyright (c) 2013-2024 Rob Tillaart
 
 Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
 of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal

PCF8574.cpp

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 //    FILE: PCF8574.cpp
 //  AUTHOR: Rob Tillaart
 //    DATE: 02-febr-2013
-// VERSION: 0.4.0
+// VERSION: 0.4.1
 // PURPOSE: Arduino library for PCF8574 - 8 channel I2C IO expander
 //     URL: https://github.com/RobTillaart/PCF8574
 //          http://forum.arduino.cc/index.php?topic=184800

PCF8574.h

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 //    FILE: PCF8574.h
 //  AUTHOR: Rob Tillaart
 //    DATE: 02-febr-2013
-// VERSION: 0.4.0
+// VERSION: 0.4.1
 // PURPOSE: Arduino library for PCF8574 - 8 channel I2C IO expander
 //     URL: https://github.com/RobTillaart/PCF8574
 //          http://forum.arduino.cc/index.php?topic=184800
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 #include "Wire.h"
 
 
-#define PCF8574_LIB_VERSION         (F("0.4.0"))
+#define PCF8574_LIB_VERSION         (F("0.4.1"))
 
 #ifndef PCF8574_INITIAL_VALUE
 #define PCF8574_INITIAL_VALUE       0xFF
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ class PCF8574
 
 
   //  added 0.1.07/08 Septillion
-  uint8_t readButton8()  { return PCF8574::readButton8(_buttonMask); }
+  uint8_t readButton8() { return PCF8574::readButton8(_buttonMask); }
   uint8_t readButton8(const uint8_t mask);
   uint8_t readButton(const uint8_t pin);
   void    setButtonMask(const uint8_t mask) { _buttonMask = mask; };

README.md

@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
 
 # PCF8574
 
-Arduino library for PCF8574 - 8 channel I2C IO expander
+Arduino library for PCF8574 - 8 channel I2C IO expander.
 
 
 ## Description
@@ -36,17 +36,52 @@ The library allows to read and write both single pins or 8 pins at once.
 Furthermore some additional functions are implemented that are playful and useful.
 
 
-#### Interrupts
+#### Interrupts intro
 
 The PCF8574 has an interrupt output line (INT) to notify an MCU that one of the input lines has changed.
 This can be used to prevent active polling of the PCF8574, which can be more efficient.
 
+From the datasheet:
+
+_An interrupt is generated by any rising or falling edge of the port inputs in the input mode. 
+After time, (Tiv), INT is valid. Resetting and reactivating the interrupt circuit is achieved 
+when data on the port is **changed to the original setting** or data is **read from**, or 
+**written to**, the port that generated the interrupt. 
+Resetting occurs in the read mode at the acknowledge bit after the rising edge of the SCL signal, 
+or in the write mode at the acknowledge bit after the high-to-low transition of the SCL signal._
+
+So there are three scenarios how the INT is reset.
+
+1. pins revert to original state (lesser known).
+2. read from the device (well known)
+3. write to the device (well known)
+
+This implies that polling the PCF8574 can miss an INT in scenario 1. (see #48)
+In practice if you have faster polling than your signals changes this would not
+be a problem. E.g. tactile switches and a polling frequency > 100 Hz will work.
+
+
+#### Interrupts library
+
 The library cannot handle the PCF8574 interrupts as it has no code for it. 
-The user should catch the interrupt in his own code and can use the library to see which line has changed.
+The user should catch the interrupt in his own code to set a flag and can use 
+the library to see which line has changed.
 
-There are two examples to show how interrupts can be used:
-- PCF8574_interrupt.ino
-- PCF8574_rotaryEncoder.ino
+There are two examples to show how interrupts can be handled:
+
+- **PCF8574_interrupt.ino**
+- **PCF8574_rotaryEncoder.ino**
+
+A more advanced interrupt handler would not set a boolean flag in the interrupt
+routine but increase a counter (uint8_t or larger). 
+Then it would be possible to see that:
+
+1. an interrupt occurred. (counter > 0)
+2. if one or more interrupts are not handled (counter > 1)
+
+A minimal example that shows catching missed interrupts:
+
+- **PCF8574_interrupt_advanced.ino**
 
 
 #### 0.4.0 Breaking change
@@ -194,7 +229,8 @@ It is advised to use pull-up or pull-down resistors so the lines have a defined
 
 #### Must
 
-- keep in sync with PCF8575
+- update documentation.
+- keep in sync with PCF8575  (as far as meaningful)
 
 #### Should
 
@@ -214,3 +250,4 @@ donate through PayPal or GitHub sponsors.
 
 Thank you,
 
+

examples/PCF8574_Wire1/.arduino-ci.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,27 @@
+platforms:
+  rpipico:
+    board: rp2040:rp2040:rpipico
+    package: rp2040:rp2040
+    gcc:
+      features:
+      defines:
+        - ARDUINO_ARCH_RP2040
+      warnings:
+      flags:
+
+packages:
+  rp2040:rp2040:
+    url: https://github.com/earlephilhower/arduino-pico/releases/download/global/package_rp2040_index.json
+
+compile:
+  # Choosing to run compilation tests on 2 different Arduino platforms
+  platforms:
+    # - uno
+    # - due
+    # - zero
+    # - leonardo
+    # - m4
+    - esp32
+    # - esp8266
+    # - mega2560
+    - rpipico

examples/PCF8574_Wire1/PCF8574_Wire1.ino

@@ -0,0 +1,81 @@
+//
+//    FILE: PCF8574_Wire1.ino
+//  AUTHOR: Rob Tillaart
+//    DATE: 2016-04-30
+// PURPOSE: demo
+//     URL: https://github.com/RobTillaart/PCF8574
+
+
+#include "PCF8574.h"
+
+//  adjust addresses if needed
+PCF8574 PCF(0x39, &Wire1);
+
+
+void doHigh()
+{
+  PCF.write(4, HIGH);
+  int x = PCF.read8();
+  Serial.print("Read ");
+  Serial.println(x, HEX);
+}
+
+
+void doLow()
+{
+  PCF.write(4, LOW);
+  int x = PCF.read8();
+  Serial.print("Read ");
+  Serial.println(x, HEX);
+}
+
+
+void doToggle()
+{
+  PCF.toggle(4);
+  int x = PCF.read8();
+  Serial.print("Read ");
+  Serial.println(x, HEX);
+}
+
+
+void setup()
+{
+  Serial.begin(115200);
+  Serial.println(__FILE__);
+  Serial.print("PCF8574_LIB_VERSION:\t");
+  Serial.println(PCF8574_LIB_VERSION);
+
+  Wire1.begin();
+
+  if (!PCF.begin())
+  {
+    Serial.println("could not initialize...");
+  }
+  if (!PCF.isConnected())
+  {
+    Serial.println("=> not connected");
+    while(1);
+  }
+
+  int x = PCF.read8();
+  Serial.print("Read ");
+  Serial.println(x, HEX);
+  delay(1000);
+}
+
+
+void loop()
+{
+  Serial.println("HLT");
+  while (Serial.available() == 0);
+  switch (Serial.read())
+  {
+    case 'H': doHigh(); break;
+    case 'L': doLow(); break;
+    case 'T': doToggle(); break;
+  }
+}
+
+
+//  -- END OF FILE --

examples/PCF8574_Wire2/.arduino-ci.yml

@@ -1,9 +1,27 @@
+platforms:
+  rpipico:
+    board: rp2040:rp2040:rpipico
+    package: rp2040:rp2040
+    gcc:
+      features:
+      defines:
+        - ARDUINO_ARCH_RP2040
+      warnings:
+      flags:
+
+packages:
+  rp2040:rp2040:
+    url: https://github.com/earlephilhower/arduino-pico/releases/download/global/package_rp2040_index.json
+
 compile:
   # Choosing to run compilation tests on 2 different Arduino platforms
   platforms:
-    # example made for Teensy a.o.
-    #
     # - uno
-    # - leonardo
     # - due
     # - zero
+    # - leonardo
+    # - m4
+    # - esp32
+    # - esp8266
+    # - mega2560
+    # - rpipico

examples/PCF8574_Wire2/PCF8574_Wire2.ino

@@ -1,14 +1,42 @@
-//
+ //
 //    FILE: PCF8574_Wire2.ino
 //  AUTHOR: Rob Tillaart
 //    DATE: 2016-04-30
 // PURPOSE: demo
+//     URL: https://github.com/RobTillaart/PCF8574
 
 
 #include "PCF8574.h"
 
 //  adjust addresses if needed
-PCF8574 PCF(0x39, &Wire2);
+PCF8574 PCF(0x39, &Wire2);  //  Wire2 ==> Teensy 
+
+
+void doHigh()
+{
+  PCF.write(4, HIGH);
+  int x = PCF.read8();
+  Serial.print("Read ");
+  Serial.println(x, HEX);
+}
+
+
+void doLow()
+{
+  PCF.write(4, LOW);
+  int x = PCF.read8();
+  Serial.print("Read ");
+  Serial.println(x, HEX);
+}
+
+
+void doToggle()
+{
+  PCF.toggle(4);
+  int x = PCF.read8();
+  Serial.print("Read ");
+  Serial.println(x, HEX);
+}
 
 
 void setup()
@@ -50,32 +78,4 @@ void loop()
 }
 
 
-void doHigh()
-{
-  PCF.write(4, HIGH);
-  int x = PCF.read8();
-  Serial.print("Read ");
-  Serial.println(x, HEX);
-}
-
-
-void doLow()
-{
-  PCF.write(4, LOW);
-  int x = PCF.read8();
-  Serial.print("Read ");
-  Serial.println(x, HEX);
-}
-
-
-void doToggle()
-{
-  PCF.toggle(4);
-  int x = PCF.read8();
-  Serial.print("Read ");
-  Serial.println(x, HEX);
-}
-
-
 //  -- END OF FILE --
-

examples/PCF8574_interrupt/PCF8574_interrupt.ino

@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@
 //  AUTHOR: Rob Tillaart
 //    DATE: 2020-12-07
 // PURPOSE: test PCF8574 library
+//     URL: https://github.com/RobTillaart/PCF8574
 //
 // TEST SETUP
 //   Connect INT pin of the PCF8574 to UNO pin 2