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Post Number:#1 Post Thu Aug 28, 2014 10:04 am
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Hi Fernando,

I am wondering if you can use any other chips for the port expander?

I am struggling to get the PCF8575 in the UK but I have seen the MCP23017 which is cheap in the UK. Could that, or any other chip be used with your controller?

Thanks in advance.

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Hi!

Welcome Guy!

Yes, you can.

Use this library: https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit-MC ... no-Library

Best regards.
Post your doubts on forum because it can help another user too. Just PM me for support if it's absolutely necessary.

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Thank you, I will get it ordered.

Cant wait to get all the parts together to make this controller. Inspiring work you have done, really amazing.

I will start a project thread once I get the rest of the parts :D




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