Using the MCP23017 I/O expander

This folder contains the source files for working with the GPIO pins of the MCP23017 16-bit I/O expander via I2C bus (e.g. on the Raspberry Pi or ALIX). The example is based on the REXLANG user-programmable function block of the REXYGEN System.

The GPIO port A is used for digital outputs. The GPIO port B is used for digital inputs with the internal pull-up resistors enabled.

Timing of the project

The algorithm runs each 200 milliseconds (0.2 s). See the EXEC function block,
tick x ntick0 = 0.1 x 2 = 0.2

Prerequisites

• REXYGEN Runtime Core must be installed and running on the target device (Raspberry Pi).
• I2C bus must be enabled and available (e.g. /dev/i2c-1).
• The wiring must comply with the attached datasheet.

Running the example

• The *exec.mdl file is the project main file.
• Open it with REXYGEN Studio.
• Specify the I2C bus by the p0 parameter of the REXLANG function block.
• Compile and download it to the target device.
• Switch to Watch mode and observe the algorithm.
• Enable online monitoring of the CNB_GPA blocks (Target->Watch Selection) and the BDOCT_GPIOB block.
• Toggle the CNB_GPA constants and observe the pins of the MCP23017 I/O expander.
• Apply external voltage to GPIOB pins and observe the outputs of BDOCT_GPIOB block.

Documentation

• Press F1 for help on the selected function block in the REXYGEN Studio.
• Getting started with REXYGEN on the Raspberry Pi minicomputer
• Function blocks of REXYGEN
• MCP23017 datasheet (attached)
• REXYGEN Studio User Guide
• Complete documentation of REXYGEN

Additional information

• Raspberry Pi is a trademark of the Raspberry Pi Foundation.
• Visit the REXYGEN webpage for more information about the example projects and developing advanced automation and control solutions using REXYGEN.