# LED Controller API This document covers: 1. **HTTP and WebSocket** exposed by the Raspberry Pi app (`src/main.py`) — profiles, presets, transport send, and related resources. 2. **LED driver JSON** — the compact message format sent over the serial→ESP-NOW bridge to devices (same logical API as ESP-NOW payloads). Default listen address: `0.0.0.0`. Port defaults to **80**; override with the `PORT` environment variable (see `pipenv run run`). All JSON APIs use `Content-Type: application/json` for bodies and responses unless noted. --- ## UI behavior notes The main UI has two modes controlled by the mode toggle: - **Run mode**: optimized for operation (tab/preset selection and profile apply). - **Edit mode**: shows editing/management controls (tabs, presets, patterns, colour palette, send presets, and profile management actions). Profiles are available in both modes, but behavior differs: - **Run mode**: profile **apply** only. - **Edit mode**: profile **create/clone/delete/apply**. `POST /presets/send` is wired to the **Send Presets** UI action, which is exposed in Edit mode. --- ## Session and scoping Several routes use **`@with_session`**: the server stores a **current profile** in the session (cookie). Endpoints that scope data to “the current profile” (notably **`/presets`**) only return or mutate presets whose `profile_id` matches that session value. Profiles are selected with **`POST /profiles//apply`**, which sets `current_profile` in the session. --- ## Static pages and assets | Method | Path | Description | |--------|------|-------------| | GET | `/` | Main UI (`templates/index.html`) | | GET | `/settings` | Settings page (`templates/settings.html`) | | GET | `/favicon.ico` | Empty response (204) | | GET | `/static/` | Static files under `src/static/` | --- ## WebSocket: `/ws` Connect to **`ws://:/ws`**. - Send **JSON**: the object is forwarded to the transport (serial bridge → ESP-NOW) as JSON. Optional key **`to`**: 12-character hex MAC address; if present it is removed from the object and the payload is sent to that peer; otherwise the default destination is used. - Send **non-JSON text**: forwarded as raw bytes with the default address. - On send failure, the server may reply with `{"error": "Send failed"}`. --- ## HTTP API by resource Below, `` values are string identifiers used by the JSON stores (numeric strings in practice). ### Settings — `/settings` | Method | Path | Description | |--------|------|-------------| | GET | `/settings` | Full settings object (from `settings.json` / `Settings` model). | | PUT | `/settings/settings` | Merge keys into settings and save. Returns `{"message": "Settings updated successfully"}`. | | GET | `/settings/wifi/ap` | Saved Wi‑Fi AP fields: `saved_ssid`, `saved_password`, `saved_channel`, `active` (Pi: `active` is always false). | | POST | `/settings/wifi/ap` | Body: `ssid` (required), `password`, `channel` (1–11). Persists AP-related settings. | | GET | `/settings/page` | Serves `templates/settings.html` (same page as `GET /settings` from the root app, for convenience). | ### Profiles — `/profiles` | Method | Path | Description | |--------|------|-------------| | GET | `/profiles` | `{"profiles": {...}, "current_profile_id": ""}`. Ensures a default current profile when possible. | | GET | `/profiles/current` | `{"id": "...", "profile": {...}}` | | GET | `/profiles/` | Single profile. If `` is `current`, same as `/profiles/current`. | | POST | `/profiles` | Create profile. Body may include `name` and other fields. Optional `seed_dj_tab` (request-only) seeds a DJ tab + presets. New profiles always get a populated `default` tab. Returns `{ "": { ... } }` with status 201. | | POST | `/profiles//apply` | Sets session current profile to ``. | | POST | `/profiles//clone` | Clone profile (tabs, palettes, presets). Body may include `name`. | | PUT | `/profiles/current` | Update the current profile (from session). | | PUT | `/profiles/` | Update profile by id. | | DELETE | `/profiles/` | Delete profile. | ### Presets — `/presets` Scoped to **current profile** in session (see above). | Method | Path | Description | |--------|------|-------------| | GET | `/presets` | Map of preset id → preset object for the current profile only. | | GET | `/presets/` | One preset, 404 if missing or wrong profile. | | POST | `/presets` | Create preset; server assigns id and sets `profile_id`. Body fields stored on the preset. Returns `{ "": { ... } }`, 201. | | PUT | `/presets/` | Update preset (must belong to current profile). | | DELETE | `/presets/` | Delete preset. | | POST | `/presets/send` | Push presets to the LED driver over the configured transport (see below). | **`POST /presets/send` body:** ```json { "preset_ids": ["1", "2"], "save": true, "default": "1", "destination_mac": "aabbccddeeff" } ``` - **`preset_ids`** (or **`ids`**): non-empty list of preset ids to include. - **`save`**: if true, the outgoing message includes `"save": true` so the driver may persist presets (default true). - **`default`**: optional preset id string; forwarded as top-level `"default"` in the driver message (startup selection on device). - **`destination_mac`** (or **`to`**): optional 12-character hex MAC for unicast; omitted uses the transport default (e.g. broadcast). Response on success includes `presets_sent`, `messages_sent` (chunking splits payloads so each JSON string stays ≤ 240 bytes). Stored preset records can include: - `colors`: resolved hex colours for editor/display. - `palette_refs`: optional array of palette indexes parallel to `colors`. If a slot contains an integer index, the colour is linked to the current profile palette at that index. ### Tabs — `/tabs` | Method | Path | Description | |--------|------|-------------| | GET | `/tabs` | `tabs`, `tab_order`, `current_tab_id`, `profile_id` for the session-backed profile. | | GET | `/tabs/current` | Current tab from cookie/session. | | POST | `/tabs` | Create tab; optional JSON `name`, `names`, `presets`; can append to current profile’s tab list. | | GET | `/tabs/` | Tab JSON. | | PUT | `/tabs/` | Update tab. | | DELETE | `/tabs/` | Delete tab; can delete `current` to remove the active tab; updates profile tab list. | | POST | `/tabs//set-current` | Sets `current_tab` cookie. | | POST | `/tabs//clone` | Clone tab into current profile. | ### Palettes — `/palettes` | Method | Path | Description | |--------|------|-------------| | GET | `/palettes` | Map of id → colour list. | | GET | `/palettes/` | `{"colors": [...], "id": ""}` | | POST | `/palettes` | Body may include `colors`. Returns palette object with `id`, 201. | | PUT | `/palettes/` | Update colours (`name` ignored). | | DELETE | `/palettes/` | Delete palette. | ### Groups — `/groups` | Method | Path | Description | |--------|------|-------------| | GET | `/groups` | All groups. | | GET | `/groups/` | One group. | | POST | `/groups` | Create; optional `name` and fields. | | PUT | `/groups/` | Update. | | DELETE | `/groups/` | Delete. | ### Scenes — `/scenes` | Method | Path | Description | |--------|------|-------------| | GET | `/scenes` | All scenes. | | GET | `/scenes/` | One scene. | | POST | `/scenes` | Create (body JSON stored on scene). | | PUT | `/scenes/` | Update. | | DELETE | `/scenes/` | Delete. | ### Sequences — `/sequences` | Method | Path | Description | |--------|------|-------------| | GET | `/sequences` | All sequences. | | GET | `/sequences/` | One sequence. | | POST | `/sequences` | Create; may use `group_name`, `presets` in body. | | PUT | `/sequences/` | Update. | | DELETE | `/sequences/` | Delete. | ### Patterns — `/patterns` | Method | Path | Description | |--------|------|-------------| | GET | `/patterns/definitions` | Contents of `pattern.json` (pattern metadata for the UI). | | GET | `/patterns` | All pattern records. | | GET | `/patterns/` | One pattern. | | POST | `/patterns` | Create (`name`, optional `data`). | | PUT | `/patterns/` | Update. | | DELETE | `/patterns/` | Delete. | --- ## LED driver message format (transport / ESP-NOW) Messages are JSON objects. The Pi **`build_message()`** helper (`src/util/espnow_message.py`) produces the same shape sent over serial and forwarded by the ESP32 bridge. ### Top-level fields ```json { "v": "1", "presets": { }, "select": { }, "save": true, "default": "preset_id", "b": 255 } ``` - **`v`** (required): Must be `"1"` or the driver ignores the message. - **`presets`**: Map of **preset id** (string) → preset object (see below). Optional **`name`** field on each value is accepted for display; the driver keys presets by map key. - **`select`**: Map of **device name** (as in device settings) → `[ "preset_id" ]` or `[ "preset_id", step ]`. - **`save`**: If present (e.g. true), the driver may persist presets to flash after applying. - **`default`**: Preset id string to use as startup default on the device. - **`b`**: Optional **global** brightness 0–255 (driver applies this in addition to per-preset brightness). ### Preset object (wire / driver keys) On the wire, presets use **short keys** (saves space in the ≤240-byte chunks): | Key | Meaning | Notes | |-----|---------|--------| | `p` | Pattern id | `off`, `on`, `blink`, `rainbow`, `pulse`, `transition`, `chase`, `circle` | | `c` | Colours | Array of `"#RRGGBB"` hex strings; converted to RGB on device | | `d` | Delay ms | Default 100 | | `b` | Preset brightness | 0–255; combined with global `b` on the device | | `a` | Auto | `true`: run continuously; `false`: one step/cycle per “beat” | | `n1`–`n6` | Pattern parameters | See below | The HTTP app’s **`POST /presets/send`** path builds this from stored presets via **`build_preset_dict()`** (long names like `pattern` / `colors` in the DB are translated to `p` / `c` / …). ### Pattern-specific parameters (`n1`–`n6`) #### Rainbow - **`n1`**: Step increment on the colour wheel per update (default 1). #### Pulse - **`n1`**: Attack (fade in) ms - **`n2`**: Hold ms - **`n3`**: Decay (fade out) ms - **`d`**: Off time between pulses ms #### Transition - **`d`**: Transition duration ms #### Chase - **`n1`**: LEDs with first colour - **`n2`**: LEDs with second colour - **`n3`**: Movement on even steps (may be negative) - **`n4`**: Movement on odd steps (may be negative) #### Circle - **`n1`**: Head speed (LEDs/s) - **`n2`**: Max length - **`n3`**: Tail speed (LEDs/s) - **`n4`**: Min length ### Select messages ```json { "select": { "device_name": ["preset_id"], "other_device": ["preset_id", 10] } } ``` - One element: select preset; step behavior follows driver rules (reset on `off`, etc.). - Two elements: explicit **step** for sync. ### Beat and sync behavior - Sending **`select`** again with the **same** preset name acts as a **beat** (advances manual patterns / restarts generators per driver logic). - Choosing **`off`** resets step as a sync point; then selecting a pattern aligns step 0 across devices unless a step is passed explicitly. ### Example (compact preset map) ```json { "v": "1", "save": true, "presets": { "1": { "name": "Red blink", "p": "blink", "c": ["#FF0000"], "d": 200, "b": 255, "a": true, "n1": 0, "n2": 0, "n3": 0, "n4": 0, "n5": 0, "n6": 0 } }, "select": { "living-room": ["1"] } } ``` --- ## Processing summary (driver) 1. Reject if `v != "1"`. 2. Apply optional top-level **`b`** (global brightness). 3. For each entry in **`presets`**, normalize colours and upsert preset by id. 4. If this device’s **`name`** appears in **`select`**, run selection (optional step). 5. If **`default`** is set, store startup preset id. 6. If **`save`** is set, persist presets. --- ## Error handling (HTTP) Controllers typically return JSON with an **`error`** string and 4xx/5xx status codes. Invalid JSON bodies often yield `{"error": "Invalid JSON"}`. --- ## Notes - **Human-readable preset fields** (`pattern`, `colors`, `delay`, …) are fine in the **web app / database**; the **send path** converts them to **`p` / `c` / `d`** for the driver. - For a copy of the older long-key reference, see **`led-driver/docs/API.md`** in this repo (conceptually the same behavior; wire format prefers short keys).