i2cdev
v0.6.2 GrowingProvides API for safe access to Linux i2c device interface.
Quick Verdict
- !Pre-1.0: API may have breaking changes
- โTrusted by 294 crates
- โTeam maintained (2 owners)
- โPermissive license (MIT/Apache-2.0)
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Deep Insights
420.2K downloads in the last 30 days (14.0K/day). Volume is roughly flat compared to the previous period.
294 crates depend on i2cdev. Reasonable ecosystem adoption, though not yet a core dependency.
This crate is maintained by a team (2 owners), reducing bus-factor risk and ensuring continuity.
Despite being 10+ years old, i2cdev hasn't reached 1.0 yet. Expect potential API changes between versions.
At 26KB, i2cdev is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Notable dependents include linux-embedded-hal, mpu6050, bme680, ArmlabRadio, bmp280. When high-quality crates choose i2cdev, it's a strong quality signal.
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