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Is MCP3008 8-Channel 10-bit SPI ADC Compatible with Home Assistant (MicroPython)?

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VERDICT: [ COMPATIBLE (MANUAL CONFIG REQUIRED) ]
Protocol: SPI Bus / 3.3V
Bridge Needed: NO

Electrical Specifications

Always confirm pin assignments against the manufacturer datasheet before wiring.

Not yet documented. Electrical specifications for this device have not been confirmed against a manufacturer datasheet, so none are shown here rather than showing estimates. Submit verified specifications if you have the datasheet to hand.

Compatibility Overview

8-channel 10-bit SPI analog-to-digital converter adding multiple analog inputs to Raspberry Pi Pico W.

Typical SPI Wiring Reference

Standard SPI signal names. This is a bus reference, not a pinout for this specific board — check the silkscreen and datasheet for its actual pin order.

VCC
Power rail
GND
Common ground
SCK
Serial clock
MOSI
Host out / peripheral in
CS
Chip select

Technical Specification Matrix

Feature / Attribute Specification / Status
Hardware Protocol SPI Bus / 3.3V
Bridge Required NO
Border Router Needed None
Hardware Capabilities & Peripherals
8x Analog Input Channels (V) Analog Voltage

Discovered by the integration at pairing time. Which of these appear depends on your integration and its version.

Pairing Complexity Intermediate
Factory Reset Instruction Hold BOOTSEL while inserting USB cable.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does MCP3008 8-Channel 10-bit SPI ADC work without an internet connection?
100% local SPI ADC polling.
How is MCP3008 8-Channel 10-bit SPI ADC powered and wired to the host board?
3.3V VCC SPI0 (CS=GPIO17 SCK=GPIO18 MOSI=GPIO19 MISO=GPIO16).
How does the host board reach Home Assistant (MicroPython)?
Wi-Fi 802.11n.

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