raspberrypi / raspberrypi/linux

Overlay for MAX31856

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Description

According to PhilE there is support for the MAX31856 in kernel 5.9 but no overlay yet. Ref:
https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=107&t=288967
I would like to request this to be created, I would test it if it were available. Thanks!

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Research direction

Start by reading the MAX31856 support referenced as available in kernel 5.9 and review the linked Raspberry Pi forum discussion. Identify the existing overlay conventions and determine what is needed for this device; done means a MAX31856 overlay is available and can be tested by the reporter.

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Assessment

Tech stack
linux, raspberry-pi
Domain
embedded-iot, operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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