diff --git a/examples/example_photometer_readout.py b/examples/example_photometer_readout.py
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+++ b/examples/example_photometer_readout.py
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+import os
+import sys
+import time
+
+import numpy as np
+from hrl import HRL
+from hrl.graphics import graphics
+
+WIDTH = 1024
+HEIGHT = 768
+
+# size of the rectangular patch
+sz = 0.5
+
+# size and position of rectangular patch
+pwdth, phght = WIDTH * sz, HEIGHT * sz
+ppos = (WIDTH - pwdth) / 2, (HEIGHT - phght) / 2
+    
+# number of intensities to be measured
+N = 10        
+            
+    
+def show_stim(hrl, intensity):
+    
+    # texture creation in buffer : stimulus
+    ptch = hrl.graphics.newTexture(np.array([[intensity]]))
+
+    # Show stimlus
+    ptch.draw(ppos, (pwdth, phght))
+
+    # flip everything
+    hrl.graphics.flip(clr=True)  # clr= True to clear buffer
+
+
+def run_block(hrl):
+    
+    # intensity vector
+    intensities = np.linspace(0, 1, N)
+    # randomize in place
+    np.random.shuffle(intensities)
+        
+    for intensity in intensities:
+        
+        # show rectangle
+        show_stim(hrl, intensity)
+        
+        # read photometer
+        lum = hrl.photometer.readLuminance()
+        #time.sleep(1)
+        #lum = 0.0
+        
+        print(f"Intensity {intensity:.2f} - Luminance {lum:.2f}")       
+      
+
+    print("Done")
+
+
+def run_experiment():
+
+    hrl = HRL(
+        graphics="gpu",
+        inputs="keyboard",
+        photometer='i1pro',
+        wdth=WIDTH,
+        hght=HEIGHT,
+        bg=0.5,
+        scrn=0,
+        lut=None,
+        db=True,
+        fs=False,
+    )
+
+    run_block(hrl)
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    run_experiment()
diff --git a/hrl/hrl.py b/hrl/hrl.py
index 09fe871..bcfdc4a 100644
--- a/hrl/hrl.py
+++ b/hrl/hrl.py
@@ -210,6 +210,10 @@ def __init__(
             from .photometer.minolta import Minolta
             self.photometer = Minolta("/dev/ttyUSB0")
 
+        elif photometer == "i1pro":
+            from .photometer.i1pro import i1Pro
+            self.photometer = i1Pro("/dev/ttyUSB0")
+
         else:
             self.photometer = None
 
diff --git a/hrl/photometer/i1pro.py b/hrl/photometer/i1pro.py
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index 0000000..addcd97
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+++ b/hrl/photometer/i1pro.py
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+"""Read luminance and tristimulus values with the X-Rite i1Pro.
+
+This module provides the :class:`i1Pro` class, a thin wrapper around the
+X-Rite i1Pro spectrophotometer used for monitor calibration. It exposes
+methods to calibrate the device and to read CIE XYZ tristimulus values as
+well as luminance (the Y tristimulus value, in candela per square meter).
+
+The wrapper relies on the ``pypixxlib`` library from VPixx to talk to the
+device, and on ``pygame`` for timing and keyboard input during the
+interactive calibration steps.
+"""
+
+from .photometer import Photometer
+from pypixxlib.i1 import I1Pro
+import pygame
+import numpy as np
+
+def wait_any_button(timeout=0):
+    """Block until a key is pressed or an optional timeout elapses.
+
+    Polls the ``pygame`` event queue and returns as soon as a key is pressed. 
+    This is used to pause execution during calibration so the
+    experimenter can place move the device and confirm they are ready to continue.
+
+    Note that a working ``pygame`` display and event loop must be initialised
+    by the caller for the keyboard events to be delivered.
+
+    Parameters
+    ----------
+    timeout : int, optional
+        Maximum time to wait, in milliseconds. If ``0`` (the default) the
+        function waits indefinitely until a key is pressed.
+
+    Returns
+    -------
+    None
+    """
+    t0 = pygame.time.get_ticks()
+    btn = None
+    while (timeout == 0) or (pygame.time.get_ticks() - t0 < timeout):
+        event = pygame.event.wait(1)  # waits for only 1 ms
+        if event.type == pygame.KEYDOWN:
+            break
+        
+        
+class i1Pro(Photometer):
+    """Photometer driver for the X-Rite i1Pro spectrophotometer.
+
+    Concrete implementation of the :class:`~hrl.photometer.photometer.Photometer`
+    abstract base class for the X-Rite i1Pro. On construction the device is
+    connected, its colour space is set to CIE XYZ and a calibration is performed,
+    so that the instance is ready to take measurements. The device is calibrated
+    for measurements of emitting surfaces, i.e. monitors.
+
+    Measurements are returned either as full CIE XYZ tristimulus values (see
+    :meth:`readTristimulus`) or as luminance alone (see :meth:`readLuminance`),
+    with luminance defined as the Y tristimulus value in candela per square
+    meter.
+
+    Attributes
+    ----------
+    phtm : pypixxlib.i1.I1Pro
+        The underlying VPixx device handle used for all hardware operations.
+    """
+
+    def __init__(self, timeout=5):
+        """Connect to the i1Pro, set the colour space and calibrate it.
+
+        Opens a connection to the device, prints its revision and serial
+        number, configures the ``CIEXYZ`` colour space and immediately runs
+        the calibration method.
+
+        Parameters
+        ----------
+        timeout : int, optional
+            Reserved for interface compatibility, not currently used.
+        """
+        super(i1Pro, self).__init__()
+        self.phtm = I1Pro()
+
+        print("i1Pro device connected")
+        print(f"revision: {self.phtm.revision} - serial number: {self.phtm.serial_number}")
+        self.phtm.setColorSpace("CIEXYZ")
+
+        # calibrate always at the start
+        self.calibrate()
+                      
+        
+    def calibrate(self):
+        """Run a calibration of the device.
+
+        Prompts the experimenter to place the i1Pro on its calibration nest
+        and press the side button, then performs a calibration.
+        The current colour space, measurement mode and illumination mode are
+        printed for reference. Finally it waits (via :func:`wait_any_button`)
+        for the experimenter to place the device on the screen and press any
+        key before measurements begin.
+
+        This method is called automatically at construction time and again by
+        :meth:`readTristimulus` whenever the previous calibration has expired.
+
+        Returns
+        -------
+        None
+        """
+        print('****************************************************')
+        print("Calibrating device, put the device on its nest and push the side button")
+        self.phtm.calibrate("Emission")
+        
+        print(f"Current color space is {self.phtm.getColorSpace()}")
+        print(f"Current measurement mode is {self.phtm.getMeasurementMode()}")
+        print(f"Current illumination mode is {self.phtm.getIlluminationMode()}")
+        print("... Calibration done.")
+        print('****************************************************')
+        print('')
+        print('Put the device on the screen to be measured and press any key to start / continue the measurements')
+        wait_any_button(timeout=0)
+
+    def readTristimulus(self, n=3, slp=1, verbose=False):
+        """Read CIE XYZ tristimulus values from the device.
+
+        Re-calibrates first if the device reports that its calibration has
+        expired. Then attempts up to ``n`` measurements, returning the XYZ
+        values of the first successful reading. If a measurement raises an
+        error the attempt is retried; if every attempt fails, ``numpy.nan``
+        is returned.
+
+        Parameters
+        ----------
+        n : int, optional
+            Maximum number of measurement attempts before giving up.
+            Defaults is ``3``.
+        slp : int, optional
+            Delay in milliseconds inserted before each measurement attempt,
+            applied via ``pygame.time.delay``. Defaults is ``1``.
+        verbose : bool, optional
+            If ``True``, print the measured X, Y and Z values to console. 
+            Default is ``False``.
+
+        Returns
+        -------
+        tuple of float or float
+            The ``(X, Y, Z)`` tristimulus values from the first successful
+            measurement, or ``numpy.nan`` if all ``n`` attempts failed.
+        """
+
+        # check if calibration is needed
+        if self.phtm.isCalibrationExpired():
+            self.calibrate()
+            
+        # do measurements
+        for i in range(n):
+            try:
+                pygame.time.delay(slp)
+                
+                # measure the XYZ tristimulus values
+                self.phtm.runMeasurement()
+                X, Y, Z = self.phtm.getLatestTriStimulusMeasurements()
+                if verbose:
+                    print('Tristimulus values:')
+                    print(f"X: {X}, Y: {Y}, Z:{Z}")
+                                                  
+                return X, Y, Z
+            except:
+                print("Error in reading from instrument")
+        # if no try was successful
+        return np.nan, np.nan, np.nan
+        
+        
+    def readLuminance(self, n=3, slp=1, verbose=False):
+        """Read the luminance from the device, in candela per square meter.
+
+        Convenience wrapper around :meth:`readTristimulus` that returns only
+        the Y tristimulus value, which is luminance by definition in the CIE
+        XYZ colour space.
+
+        Parameters
+        ----------
+        n : int, optional
+            Maximum number of measurement attempts before giving up.
+            Defaults to ``3``.
+        slp : int, optional
+            Delay in milliseconds inserted before each measurement attempt.
+            Defaults to ``1``.
+        verbose : bool, optional
+            If ``True``, print the measured X, Y and Z values. Defaults to
+            ``False``.
+
+        Returns
+        -------
+        float
+            The luminance (Y) in candela per square meter. If every
+            measurement attempt fails, :meth:`readTristimulus` returns
+            ``numpy.nan`` and this method will raise a ``TypeError`` while
+            unpacking, so callers should ensure the device is measuring
+            correctly.
+        """
+        # reads tristimulus values X, Y, Z.
+        _, lum, _ = self.readTristimulus(n=n, slp=slp, verbose=verbose)
+
+        # returns Y, which is luminance by definition.
+        return lum
+
+        
+
diff --git a/tests/test_i1pro.py b/tests/test_i1pro.py
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+++ b/tests/test_i1pro.py
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+import pytest
+
+pytestmark = [pytest.mark.photometer]
+
+
+def test_initialization(photometer_dev):
+    from hrl.photometer.i1pro import i1Pro
+
+    i1Pro()
+
+
+def test_read_luminance(photometer_dev):
+    from hrl.photometer.i1pro import i1Pro
+
+    device = i1Pro()
+    device.readLuminance(n=1, slp=5)