What is a GPIO Buttons Driver?
A GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) Buttons Driver is a type of software driver used to manage and interact with GPIO pins on a computer or embedded system. These pins can be used for various purposes, such as controlling buttons, switches, LEDs, sensors, and other hardware components.
When we talk about a GPIO Buttons Driver, it typically refers to software that allows you to interface with buttons or switches that are connected to GPIO pins on a computer or embedded board (like Raspberry Pi, Intel NUC, or other custom hardware). The driver ensures that the operating system (such as Windows) recognizes the physical GPIO pins and can process input signals from the connected buttons or switches.
This kind of driver is often used in scenarios where hardware buttons are integrated into a device, such as power buttons, volume controls, or even custom buttons for specific applications.