libusb
Python binding for the libusb C library.
Overview
Python libusb module is a low-level binding for libusb C library.
It is an effort to allow python programs full access to the API implemented
and provided by the well known *libusb* library.
libusb is a lightweight Python package, based on the ctypes library.
It is fully compliant implementation of the original C libusb 1.0 API
by implementing whole its functionality in a clean Python instead of C.
libusb API 1.0 documentation can be found at:
About original libusb:
Borrowed from the original website:
libusb - A cross-platform user library to access USB devices
Overview
libusb is a C library that provides generic access to USB devices.
It is intended to be used by developers to facilitate the production of
applications that communicate with USB hardware.
It is portable: Using a single cross-platform API, it provides access
to USB devices on Linux, OS X, Windows, Android, OpenBSD, etc.
It is user-mode: No special privilege or elevation is required for the
application to communicate with a device.
It is version-agnostic: All versions of the USB protocol, from 1.0 to 3.1
(latest), are supported.
What platforms are supported?
Linux, OS X, Windows, Windows CE, Android, OpenBSD/NetBSD, Haiku.
For additional information, please consult the
FAQ
or the Wiki.
Requirements
It is a fully independent package.
All necessary things are installed during the normal installation process.
ATTENTION: currently works and tested only for Windows.
Installation
Prerequisites:
Python 3.5 or higher3.7 with C libusb 1.0.22 is a primary test environment.
To install run:
python -m pip install --upgrade libusb
Development
Installation from sources:
clone the sources:
and run:
python -m pip install ./libusb
or on development mode:
python -m pip install --editable ./libusb
Prerequisites:
Development is strictly based on tox. To install it run:
python -m pip install --upgrade tox
License
Copyright (c) 2016-2020 Adam Karpierz
Licensed under the zlib/libpng License
Please refer to the accompanying LICENSE file.
Authors