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Update bmp581.py correct altitude calc, and remove excessive rounding… #2

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6 changes: 3 additions & 3 deletions bmp581.py
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Expand Up @@ -278,11 +278,11 @@ def altitude(self):
With the measured pressure p and the absolute altitude the pressure at sea level
can be calculated too. See the altitude setter for this calculation
"""

# updated to Bosch’s formula in bmp180 datasheet, and eliminate excessive rounding of altitude
altitude = 44330.0 * (
1.0 - ((self.pressure / self.sea_level_pressure) ** 0.190284)
1.0 - ((self.pressure / self.sea_level_pressure) ** (1.0 / 5.255))
)
return round(altitude, 1)
return altitude

@altitude.setter
def altitude(self, value: float) -> None:
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