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README.rst

@@ -54,33 +54,31 @@ Usage Notes
 
 Of course, you must import the library to use it:
 
-.. code:: python
+.. code:: python3
 
     import adafruit_bno055
 
 
-This driver takes an instantiated and active I2C object (from the `busio` or
-the `bitbangio` library) as an argument to its constructor.  The way to create
-an I2C object depends on the board you are using. For boards with labeled SCL
-and SDA pins, you can:
+This driver takes an instantiated and active I2C object as an argument to its
+constructor.  The way to create an I2C object depends on the board you are
+using. For boards with labeled SCL and SDA pins, you can:
 
-.. code:: python
+.. code:: python3
 
-    from busio import I2C
-    from board import SDA, SCL
+    import board
 
-    i2c = I2C(SCL, SDA)
+    i2c = board.I2C()
 
 Once you have the I2C object, you can create the sensor object:
 
-.. code:: python
+.. code:: python3
 
     sensor = adafruit_bno055.BNO055_I2C(i2c)
 
 
 And then you can start reading the measurements:
 
-.. code:: python
+.. code:: python3
 
     print(sensor.temperature)
     print(sensor.euler)

adafruit_bno055.py

@@ -3,13 +3,30 @@
 # SPDX-License-Identifier: MIT
 
 """
-``adafruit_bno055`` - Adafruit 9-DOF Absolute Orientation IMU Fusion Breakout - BNO055
+`adafruit_bno055`
 =======================================================================================
 
 This is a CircuitPython driver for the Bosch BNO055 nine degree of freedom
 inertial measurement unit module with sensor fusion.
 
 * Author(s): Radomir Dopieralski
+
+
+**Hardware:**
+
+* Adafruit `9-DOF Absolute Orientation IMU Fusion Breakout - BNO055
+  <https://www.adafruit.com/product/4646>`_ (Product ID: 4646)
+
+
+**Software and Dependencies:**
+
+* Adafruit CircuitPython firmware for the supported boards:
+  https://circuitpython.org/downloads
+
+* Adafruit's Bus Device library: https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CircuitPython_BusDevice
+
+* Adafruit's Register library: https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CircuitPython_Register
+
 """
 import time
 import struct
@@ -164,6 +181,31 @@ def __set__(self, obj, value):
 class BNO055:  # pylint: disable=too-many-public-methods
     """
     Base class for the BNO055 9DOF IMU sensor.
+
+    **Quickstart: Importing and using the device**
+
+        Here is an example of using the :class:`BNO055` class.
+        First you will need to import the libraries to use the sensor
+
+        .. code-block:: python
+
+            import board
+            import adafruit_bno055
+
+        Once this is done you can define your `board.I2C` object and define your sensor object
+
+        .. code-block:: python
+
+            i2c = board.I2C()  # uses board.SCL and board.SDA
+            sensor = adafruit_bno055.BNO055_I2C(i2c)
+
+
+        Now you have access to the :attr:`acceleration` attribute among others
+
+        .. code-block:: python
+
+            sensor = accelerometer.acceleration
+
     """
 
     def __init__(self):
@@ -227,11 +269,11 @@ def mode(self):
         | NDOF_MODE        |   X   |   X     |  X   |     X    |     -    |
         +------------------+-------+---------+------+----------+----------+
 
-        The default mode is ``NDOF_MODE``.
+        The default mode is :const:`NDOF_MODE`.
 
         | You can set the mode using the line below:
         | ``sensor.mode = adafruit_bno055.ACCONLY_MODE``
-        | replacing ``ACCONLY_MODE`` with the mode you want to use
+        | replacing :const:`ACCONLY_MODE` with the mode you want to use
 
         .. data:: CONFIG_MODE
 
@@ -662,7 +704,7 @@ def axis_remap(self):
 
     @axis_remap.setter
     def axis_remap(self, remap):
-        """Pass a tuple coinsidting of x, y, z, x_sign, y-sign, and z_sign.
+        """Pass a tuple consisting of x, y, z, x_sign, y-sign, and z_sign.
 
         Set axis remap for each axis.  The x, y, z parameter values should
         be set to one of AXIS_REMAP_X (0x00), AXIS_REMAP_Y (0x01), or

docs/examples.rst

@@ -6,3 +6,15 @@ Ensure your device works with this simple test.
 .. literalinclude:: ../examples/bno055_simpletest.py
     :caption: examples/bno055_simpletest.py
     :linenos:
+
+
+Raspberry PI I2C GPIO Simpletest
+--------------------------------
+
+This example demonstrates how to instantiate the
+Adafruit BNO055 Sensor using this library and just
+the I2C bus number.
+
+.. literalinclude:: ../examples/bno055_i2c-gpio_simpletest.py
+    :caption: examples/bno055_i2c-gpio_simpletest.py
+    :linenos:

docs/index.rst

@@ -23,10 +23,12 @@ Table of Contents
 .. toctree::
     :caption: Tutorials
 
+    Adafruit 9-DOF Absolute Orientation IMU Fusion Breakout - BNO055 Learning Guide <https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-bno055-absolute-orientation-sensor/overview>
+
 .. toctree::
     :caption: Related Products
 
-    Adafruit 9-DOF Absolute Orientation IMU Fusion Breakout - BNO055 <https://www.adafruit.com/product/2472>
+    Adafruit 9-DOF Absolute Orientation IMU Fusion Breakout - BNO055 <https://www.adafruit.com/product/4646>
 
 .. toctree::
     :caption: Other Links

examples/bno055_simpletest.py

@@ -3,15 +3,14 @@
 
 import time
 import board
-import busio
 import adafruit_bno055
 
-# Use these lines for I2C
-i2c = busio.I2C(board.SCL, board.SDA)
+
+i2c = board.I2C()
 sensor = adafruit_bno055.BNO055_I2C(i2c)
 
-# User these lines for UART
-# uart = busio.UART(board.TX, board.RX)
+# If you are going to use UART uncomment these lines
+# uart = board.UART()
 # sensor = adafruit_bno055.BNO055_UART(uart)
 
 last_val = 0xFFFF