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node-lpf2 - A Node.js module to interface with Lego Power Functions 2.0 components.
Installation
Node.js v8.0+ required.
npm install node-lpf2 --save
node-lpf2 uses the Noble BLE library by Sandeep Mistry. On macOS everything should function out of the box. On Linux and Windows there are certain dependencies which may need installed first.
Note: node-lpf2 has been tested on macOS 10.11 and Debian/Raspbian on the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B.
Compatibility
While most Powered Up and Boost components are compatible, there is limited backwards compatibility with WeDo 2.0. WeDo 2.0 components are fully forwards compatible.
| Type | WeDo 2.0 Smart Hub | Boost Move Hub | Powered Up Hub | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WeDo 2.0 Tilt Sensor | Sensor | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| WeDo 2.0 Distance Sensor | Sensor | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| WeDo 2.0 Medium Motor | Motor | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Boost Color and Distance Sensor | Sensor | Some(1) | Yes | Yes | Only color mode is supported on the WeDo 2.0 Smart Hub. |
| Boost Interactive Medium Motor | Motor | Some(2) | Yes | Yes | Only basic motor functionality is supported on the WeDo 2.0 Smart Hub. No interactive functionality. |
| Powered Up Train Motor | Motor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Usage
const LPF2 = require("node-lpf2").LPF2;
const lpf2 = new LPF2();
Examples are available in the "examples" directory.