Direction Finding Meter

Creating a script for a specific application, such as an RF power meter using the bb60c, typically involves detailed hardware integration and software development, which can be quite complex. However, I can provide you with a basic Python script that demonstrates how you can use the bb60c to measure RF power and display it on a simple gauge-like chart using libraries like Matplotlib. Please note that this is a simplified example and may require additional setup and customization to meet your specific requirements.

Before running this script, make sure you have the necessary libraries and drivers installed, and you have the bb60c device connected to your computer.

import time
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
from bb_api import bb_api

# Initialize the BB60C device
bb60c = bb_api.BB60C()
bb60c.connect()

# Create a function to read RF power and update the gauge-like chart
def update_power_meter(ax):
    # Read RF power level
    rf_power = bb60c.get_power()

    # Update the gauge chart
    ax.clear()
    ax.set_xlim(0, 100)  # Customize the gauge range as needed
    ax.set_ylim(0, 10)   # Customize the gauge scale as needed
    ax.set_xticks([])    # Hide x-axis labels
    ax.set_yticks([])    # Hide y-axis labels

    # Display the RF power as a colored bar on the gauge
    ax.barh(0, rf_power, color='blue', height=1.0)

    # Add labels and title
    ax.text(50, 5, f'RF Power: {rf_power} dBm', fontsize=12, ha='center')
    ax.set_title('RF Power Meter', fontsize=14)

# Create a figure and axis for the gauge chart
fig, ax = plt.subplots(figsize=(6, 2))

# Update and display the gauge chart continuously
while True:
    update_power_meter(ax)
    plt.pause(1)  # Update every 1 second

# Close the BB60C connection when done
bb60c.disconnect()

This script uses the bb_api library to interface with the bb60c device and Matplotlib for creating the gauge-like chart. You may need to install the bb_api library if you haven’t already, and you may need to customize the script further to match your specific requirements, such as adjusting the gauge’s range, scale, and appearance.

Make sure to follow the documentation provided with your bb60c device and the respective Python libraries for detailed setup instructions and further customization.