Jul-29-2018, 06:39 PM
I am 100% new to this, and I am having a lot of difficulty learning to use Python. I need help figuring out how to start a code/script to achieve what I am looking to do.
Here's what I hope to achieve.
-Scan a barcode which will flash an LED (individual pixel) on an RGB strip
-The physical display will utilize up to 1000 LEDs/pixels per unit (once I figure out the system I will create additional units which will duplicate the first)
-Ability to add multiple barcodes to light up an individual LED/pixel on RGB strip
-Ability to change color of the LED/pixel
-LED/pixel will flash color set for the barcode within the program
-Ability to change the barcode set to specific LED/pixel
-If barcode is not found, a specific LED/pixel will flash
-Ability to set date ranges within the program for individual barcodes which will affect the color that the LED/pixel flashes
-Default color for LEDs/pixels is white -- flash for 10 seconds upon scan or until next barcode is scanned
-"Sleep mode" after 10 minutes of no activity
-"Wake up" with trigger pull of barcode scanner
Assignment of barcodes to specific LEDs/pixels in the display unit:
-Flash LED/pixel being assigned until the barcode is scanned (at which point LED/pixel remains lit for 10 seconds)
-Text box for pertinent information specific to a particular barcode
-Ability to search by barcode or keywords/identifying information found within text
-Ability to make modifications for identifying information associated with a particular barcode within program (date ranges for LED/pixel color changes, identifying information, etc.)
Does this make sense? Is this even attainable?? Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Any help with the coding/scripting for Python or for use with Raspberry Pi would be VERY appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Here's what I hope to achieve.
-Scan a barcode which will flash an LED (individual pixel) on an RGB strip
-The physical display will utilize up to 1000 LEDs/pixels per unit (once I figure out the system I will create additional units which will duplicate the first)
-Ability to add multiple barcodes to light up an individual LED/pixel on RGB strip
-Ability to change color of the LED/pixel
-LED/pixel will flash color set for the barcode within the program
-Ability to change the barcode set to specific LED/pixel
-If barcode is not found, a specific LED/pixel will flash
-Ability to set date ranges within the program for individual barcodes which will affect the color that the LED/pixel flashes
-Default color for LEDs/pixels is white -- flash for 10 seconds upon scan or until next barcode is scanned
-"Sleep mode" after 10 minutes of no activity
-"Wake up" with trigger pull of barcode scanner
Assignment of barcodes to specific LEDs/pixels in the display unit:
-Flash LED/pixel being assigned until the barcode is scanned (at which point LED/pixel remains lit for 10 seconds)
-Text box for pertinent information specific to a particular barcode
-Ability to search by barcode or keywords/identifying information found within text
-Ability to make modifications for identifying information associated with a particular barcode within program (date ranges for LED/pixel color changes, identifying information, etc.)
Does this make sense? Is this even attainable?? Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Any help with the coding/scripting for Python or for use with Raspberry Pi would be VERY appreciated. Thanks in advance!