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- Process 't' field to distinguish between beat ('b') and update ('u') messages
- Beat messages: execute pattern immediately using current parameters
- Update messages: only update parameters, don't execute pattern
- Maintains backward compatibility with default to beat if 't' not specified
- Enables proper synchronization between controller and bars
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72 lines
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# 8-LED Bar System Setup
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This system supports 8 LED bars working together, each with unique names "100" through "107".
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## Quick Setup
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### 1. Configure Each LED Bar
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Each LED bar needs a unique name. Run the configuration script on each bar:
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```bash
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python configure_bar.py
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```
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Then enter the bar name (100, 101, 102, etc.) when prompted.
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### 2. Update Bar Names (Optional)
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To change the bar names, edit `/home/jimmy/projects/lighting-controller/src/bar_config.py`:
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```python
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LED_BAR_NAMES = [
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"100", # Bar 1
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"101", # Bar 2
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"102", # Bar 3
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"103", # Bar 4
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"104", # Bar 5
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"105", # Bar 6
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"106", # Bar 7
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"107", # Bar 8
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]
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```
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### 3. Default Settings
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All bars use the same default settings defined in `bar_config.py`:
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```python
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DEFAULT_BAR_SETTINGS = {
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"pattern": "pulse",
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"delay": 100,
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"colors": [(0, 255, 0)], # Default green
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"brightness": 100,
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"num_leds": 200,
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"n1": 10,
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"n2": 10,
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"n3": 1,
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"n": 0,
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}
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```
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## How It Works
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1. **Lighting Controller** sends ESP-NOW messages to all bars simultaneously
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2. **Each LED Bar** listens for messages addressed to its unique name
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3. **All bars** receive the same pattern/color/brightness settings
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4. **Synchronized effects** across all 8 bars
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## Current Features
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- ✅ All bars show the same pattern simultaneously
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- ✅ Individual bar addressing (100-107)
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- ✅ Optimized JSON payloads with defaults deduplication
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- ✅ Easy configuration via `bar_config.py`
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- ✅ MIDI control for all bars
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- ✅ n3 step rate functionality
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## Future Enhancements
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- Sequential patterns (bar 1 → bar 2 → bar 3...)
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- Wave effects across bars
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- Individual bar control
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- Master/slave synchronization
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- Physical arrangement awareness
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