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pyChirpLib MicroPython Library

MicroPython library by scopelemanuele for the Chirp / Catnip I2C soil moisture sensor. Enables MicroPython-based microcontrollers to read soil moisture, temperature, and light over I2C with minimal code.

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Boards:ESP32ESP8266

Firmware:MicroPython

Use Cases:Environmental Monitoring

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Overview

A lightweight MicroPython library for interfacing with the Chirp / Catnip Electronics I2C soil moisture sensor. Created by scopelemanuele, it brings support for this popular capacitive sensor to the MicroPython ecosystem, making it accessible on ESP32, ESP8266, and other MicroPython-compatible boards.

Features

Read soil moisture, temperature, and light values
Simple I2C interface via MicroPython's machine.I2C
Includes example code for quick start
Apache 2.0 licensed

Getting Started

Copy chirp.py to your MicroPython device and import it. The repository includes example scripts demonstrating basic sensor reading.

Resources

GitHub Repository

Source code & project files

Compatible Devices

LILYGO T-Lite W5500

ESP32

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LILYGO T-Micro32 Plus

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LILYGO T-SIM7070G

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LILYGO T-Display Keyboard

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LILYGO T5s 2.7 inch E-Paper

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LILYGO T5 2.13inch E-Paper

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pyChirpLib MicroPython Library

Overview

Features

Getting Started

Links

Resources

Compatible Devices

LILYGO T-Lite W5500

LILYGO T-Micro32 Plus

LILYGO T-SIM7070G

LILYGO T-Display Keyboard

LILYGO T5s 2.7 inch E-Paper

LILYGO T5 2.13inch E-Paper

Compatible Devices

LILYGO T-Lite W5500

LILYGO T-Micro32 Plus

LILYGO T-SIM7070G

LILYGO T-Display Keyboard

LILYGO T5s 2.7 inch E-Paper

LILYGO T5 2.13inch E-Paper