How to connect button to MIO module?
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How to connect button to MIO module?
I would like to connect a button/switch to RevPi MIO module. How to wire it properly?
Re: How to connect button to MIO module?
Great idea, you can start by this helpful knowledge base article that guides you wring and commissioning:
Commissioning RevPi MIO
And have a look at this video tutorial where we connect a button to a DIO Module - just adapt the steps according to your MIO Module.
Tutorial 12 – Digital IO Modules application example
Commissioning RevPi MIO
And have a look at this video tutorial where we connect a button to a DIO Module - just adapt the steps according to your MIO Module.
Tutorial 12 – Digital IO Modules application example
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Re: How to connect button to MIO module?
This is helpful. I need additional help with understanding wiring.
To which pins of the MIO module can I safely connect a button or switch? I am looking for a simple diagram similar to this one for Raspberry Pi: https://projects.raspberrypi.org/en/pro ... omputing/5
Can I connect a switch to one of Digital Inputs and the Ground as shown on the attached image?
To which pins of the MIO module can I safely connect a button or switch? I am looking for a simple diagram similar to this one for Raspberry Pi: https://projects.raspberrypi.org/en/pro ... omputing/5
Can I connect a switch to one of Digital Inputs and the Ground as shown on the attached image?
Re: How to connect button to MIO module?
Hi take a look at this I hope it helps you
May the source be with you
May the source be with you

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# toggle RevPi MIO digital output 1
import revpimodio2
import time
rpi = revimodio2.RevPiModIO(autorefresh=True)
OutputValue=True
while True
rpi.io.DigitalOutput_1.value=OutputValue
time.sleep(0.5)
OutputValue = not OutputValue
Re: How to connect button to MIO module?
Hi curious-eng, sorry I forgot to answer your question as I did not have a button around but an LED.
EDIT: However, you have to be aware that your circuit will not work like that. Use 24V between the switch and input 1. So like this:
[24V] - [Switch] - [Input 1]
Open PiCtory and configure the variable of the MIO module "IO_Mode_1" as digital input.
Then save the PiCtory configuration.
Finally, open a shell and type
The value 1/0 should reflect the circuit state closed/opened of your button.
EDIT: However, you have to be aware that your circuit will not work like that. Use 24V between the switch and input 1. So like this:
[24V] - [Switch] - [Input 1]
Open PiCtory and configure the variable of the MIO module "IO_Mode_1" as digital input.
Then save the PiCtory configuration.
Finally, open a shell and type
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piTest -x # reset piControl
piTest -r DigitalInput_1 # read continously input 1
Re: How to connect button to MIO module?
Hi, I’d like to add a momentary button in order to trigger a shutdown of the module. Following the information in this thread, does the image below look like it’s wired correctly?
Re: How to connect button to MIO module?
Hello ptthomps, if you have a hardware revision 1.2 then yes, otherwise no. See excerpt from datasheet:
https://revolutionpi.com/en/find-serial ... tem-number
You can find the complete data sheet in the download area
https://revolutionpi.com/en/support/downloads
This page describes how to find the serial number. In addition, the revision number: You can find the complete data sheet in the download area
https://revolutionpi.com/en/support/downloads
Re: How to connect button to MIO module?
Thanks Dirk. It looks like I DO have revision 1.2 of the MIO module. Out of curiosity, what is the correct configuration for earlier revisions?dirk wrote: 28 Apr 2025, 13:24 Hello ptthomps, if you have a hardware revision 1.2 then yes, otherwise no. See excerpt from datasheet:
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This page describes how to find the serial number. In addition, the revision number: https://revolutionpi.com/en/find-serial ... tem-number
You can find the complete data sheet in the download area
https://revolutionpi.com/en/support/downloads