Help with HX711 Strain Gauge

Hello,

I am trying to get the HX711 IC to work with espruino. I have had some issues with getting it to work and would be very grateful if someone could advise me. The datasheet can be found at
https://cdn.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Sensors/ForceFlex/hx711_english.pdf

My code so far:

// Strain Gauge Program for HX711
// By: Aaron Button
// Date: 16/05/16
//______________________________________________________
//
//User settable variables
//______________________________________________________
//
//Set Gain 1= 128, 2=32, 3=64.
var gain = 1;
//Calibration factor
var calFac = -100;
// Pin Number for strain gauge SCK
var sgSend = C12;
// Pin Number for strain gauge DOUT
var sgRecieve = C10;
//
//Calculated Variables
//______________________________________________________
//
var strain = 0;
var weight = 0;
var bitValue  = 0;
var tareStrain = 0;
//
//Strain Gauge
//
//Define the function for the strain gauge
function strainGauge(){
  print("running strainGauge Routine");
  //Check if the HX711 Controller is ready to transmit
  if (digitalRead(sgRecieve) === 0){
    //Run the following code 24 times
    print("sgRecieve = 0");
    for (var i=24; i>1;i--){
      print("loop");
      print(i);

    digitalPulse(sgSend,1,0.001);//pulse on for 1us
    if (digitalRead(sgRecieve) == 1)//check if HX711 output if logic 1
    {
      bitValue = Math.pow(2, i);//calculate bit value
      print("bitValue =" + bitValue);     
      strain = strain + bitValue;//add the value to the total
      print("strain =" + strain);
    }
    // set the gain for the next transmission
      for (var o=0; o<gain;o++)//repeat the code as defined by gain
      {
        digitalPulse(sgSend,1,0.001);//pulse on for 1us
      }// End of gain statement
      weight = (strain*calFac);
      print("weight =" + weight);
    } // End for statement
  } // End if ready to transmit function
}// End Function strainGauge

// Set the unladen strain to 0
function tare(){
  tareStrain=strain;
}
// Power down the strain gauge
function powerdown()
{
  digitalWrite(sgSend,1);//pulse on for 60us
}// End of powerdown function

// Power up after sleeping
function powerUp()
{
  digitalWrite(sgSend,0);
}

I am trying to measure the torque from a bicycle by measuring tension of the chain. A load cell will be cantilevered off of the frame and a idler wheel will pull the chain up by around 10 deg. I am thinking that the force pulling the pulley down will be around 20% of the total force in the chain. I would then like to use the measurement to drive a electric motor.

I may also use it to weigh our fat cat...

Thank you in advance