Generating UML Class Diagram from C++ Header File using PlantUML

This post shows a way to generate a UML class diagram from C++ header file(s) using PlantUML [1] and hpp2plantuml [2].   Assumptions Debian-based linux distribution (I used Ubuntu 20.04)   Steps 1. Install hpp2plantuml hpp2plantuml is used to convert C++ header file to PlantUML.  1-1. Install pip if not already installed. sudo apt install… Continue reading “Generating UML Class Diagram from C++ Header File using PlantUML” →

Showing Video Image on Tkinter Window with OpenCV

This is an example of minimal tkinter application that shows video image on the window using OpenCV.   Prerequisites Python 3   Required Packages Install packages if not already. 1. Python Imaging Library (Pillow) pip install Pillow 2. OpenCV pip install opencv-python   Code  import tkinter as tk from PIL import Image, ImageTk import cv2… Continue reading “Showing Video Image on Tkinter Window with OpenCV” →

Creating AltBeacon with Raspberry Pi using BlueZ Example Code (updated)

This post shows steps to create an AltBeacon [1] with Raspberry Pi, by modifying BlueZ BLE Advertisement example code (i.e. “example-advertisement“). *If you want to create Apple’s iBeacon [2], please see this post.   Prerequisites (parentheses indicate my environment) Raspberry Pi (Raspberry Pi4 B with Raspbian Buster 2019-06-20) Internet access To download BlueZ example code. Here… Continue reading “Creating AltBeacon with Raspberry Pi using BlueZ Example Code (updated)” →

Creating iBeacon with Raspberry Pi using BlueZ Example Code (updated)

This post shows steps to create an iBeacon with Raspberry Pi, by modifying BlueZ BLE Advertisement example code (i.e. “example-advertisement“). Note: Even though it uses Bluetooth Low Energy standard, iBeacon is Apple’s proprietary protocol and making/deploying iBeacon devices requires the license from Apple [1]. The scope of this post is limited to getting familiar with… Continue reading “Creating iBeacon with Raspberry Pi using BlueZ Example Code (updated)” →

Setting Up I2C Serial Communication on Raspberry Pi

This post shows steps to setup I2C serial communication [1] on Raspberry Pi with an I2C peripheral device. I’ll use a temperature and humidity sensor as an example of I2C peripheral. The goal is to read those sensors value on Raspberry Pi.   Assumptions I assume that you already installed Raspbian OS on your Pi, if not,… Continue reading “Setting Up I2C Serial Communication on Raspberry Pi” →