Improving Examples and Introducing a Wiki for New Users

[jacksonmatheson]

Proposal

I am proposing the improvement of existing examples and the introduction of a comprehensive wiki to support new and existing users of Modbus-TK.
This project will be initially tracked on the following GitHub repository: jacksonmatheson/modbus-tk.

Initial Scope:

Installation Guide for Modbus-TK

• Clear, step-by-step instructions on installing Modbus-TK via pip and from source, including dependencies.

Technical Summary of the Modbus Protocol

• A brief explanation of the Modbus protocol, linking to the official specification.
• Overview of the features and limitations that Modbus-TK currently supports.
• A comprehensive list of all supported function codes.
• Examples of each function code, including required parameters and correct usage.
• Examples for setting up various configurations:
  - RTU Slave
  - RTU Master
  - TCP Slave
  - TCP Master
  - RTU over TCP Slave
  - RTU over TCP Master

Explanation of Hooks

• An introduction to hooks in Modbus-TK, accompanied by basic usage examples.

FAQ and Common Mistakes

• A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section that addresses common mistakes and issues reported in the original repository’s issue tracker.

Advanced Logging Documentation

• Detailed logging examples with explanations on how to set up and customize logging for better debugging and monitoring.

Error Handling

• Information on the types of errors encountered when using Modbus-TK and best practices for handling them.

Ongoing Development

This project will evolve as I work through each section. While I will be updating this documentation continuously, a pull request will only be submitted once I’m satisfied with the level of detail and quality.

Request for Feedback

I welcome any recommendations or input from contributors or users of the repository. Please let me know if you have suggestions or improvements you'd like to see. Once the documentation is finalized, I’ll submit a pull request, pending approval from @ljean.