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watts-up
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Watts Up? Python Interface
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Code to interface with the Watts up? .net
Code to interface with the Watts up? .net. Works over the USB cable. Allows you
to view samples in a terminal, save to a logfile, or POST them using the
network connection.


Usage
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### Linux

python wattsup.py -p /dev/ttyUSBX -i
python wattsup.py --help

### Mac OS X

Install the http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm drivers. Restart.

python wattsup.py -p /dev/tty.usbserial-X -i


Server
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A simple python script that receives the HTTP request from Watts Up .net
and prints out the values in JSON format.

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