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# pitrix
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## What is pitrix?
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pitrix is a software to run on an ESP8266 microncontroller connected
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to a LED matrix. It will display the time and a few other nice effects
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and stuff.
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pitrix fetches the current time via NTP, is controllable via MQTT and
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can be flashed over-the-air, so you don't need to disassemble your
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nice-looking LED matrix everytime you want to update the software.
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### Effects
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| Name | Description | Image |
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| bell | An example for a blinking sprite. Can be used for home automation, for example. | <img width="128" height="128" src="https://git.schle.nz/fabian/pitrix/raw/branch/master/docs/effects/bell.gif" /> |
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| big_clock | A big clock. Seconds are moving around the edge. | <img width="128" height="128" src="https://git.schle.nz/fabian/pitrix/raw/branch/master/docs/effects/big_clock.gif" /> |
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| big_dynamic | Big squares appearing in sequential colors. | <img width="128" height="128" src="https://git.schle.nz/fabian/pitrix/raw/branch/master/docs/effects/big_dynamic.gif" /> |
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| clock | The small clock at the bottom. Usually used by other effects to integrate a clock. | <img width="128" height="128" src="https://git.schle.nz/fabian/pitrix/raw/branch/master/docs/effects/clock.gif" /> |
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| cycle | Meta effect: Cycles through some of the other effects. | - |
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| confetti | Random pixels lighting up in sequential colors and fading out again. | <img width="128" height="128" src="https://git.schle.nz/fabian/pitrix/raw/branch/master/docs/effects/confetti.gif" /> |
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| dvd | The bouncing-around dvd logo we all know and love. High chance of hitting cordners because of the low resolution of the LED panel. | <img width="128" height="128" src="https://git.schle.nz/fabian/pitrix/raw/branch/master/docs/effects/dvd.gif" /> |
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| fire | Fireplace-like effect. Needs more tweaking. | <img width="128" height="128" src="https://git.schle.nz/fabian/pitrix/raw/branch/master/docs/effects/fire.gif" /> |
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| firework | Firework-like effect. Needs more work. | <img width="128" height="128" src="https://git.schle.nz/fabian/pitrix/raw/branch/master/docs/effects/firework.gif" /> |
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| gol | Conway's Game of Life. | <img width="128" height="128" src="https://git.schle.nz/fabian/pitrix/raw/branch/master/docs/effects/gol.gif" /> |
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| matrix | That green effect from The Matrix. | <img width="128" height="128" src="https://git.schle.nz/fabian/pitrix/raw/branch/master/docs/effects/matrix.gif" /> |
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| multi_dynamic | Space is divided in 2x2 squares which are changing their color random-sequentially. | <img width="128" height="128" src="https://git.schle.nz/fabian/pitrix/raw/branch/master/docs/effects/multi_dynamic.gif" /> |
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| pixel_clock | A clock using single pixels to display the current time. | <img width="128" height="128" src="https://git.schle.nz/fabian/pitrix/raw/branch/master/docs/effects/pixel_clock.gif" /> |
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| rainbow_matrix | Like matrix, but not just green but displaying a rainbow across the columns. | <img width="128" height="128" src="https://git.schle.nz/fabian/pitrix/raw/branch/master/docs/effects/rainbow_matrix.gif" /> |
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| random_matrix | Like matrix, but with random colors and random directions. | <img width="128" height="128" src="https://git.schle.nz/fabian/pitrix/raw/branch/master/docs/effects/random_matrix.gif" /> |
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| sinematrix3 | Colorful pastel images, slowly moving about. | <img width="128" height="128" src="https://git.schle.nz/fabian/pitrix/raw/branch/master/docs/effects/sinematrix3.gif" /> |
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| single_dynamic | 2x2 squares random-sequentially changing their color one after another. | <img width="128" height="128" src="https://git.schle.nz/fabian/pitrix/raw/branch/master/docs/effects/single_dynamic.gif" /> |
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| snake | Snake. Without self-collision detection or AI. | <img width="128" height="128" src="https://git.schle.nz/fabian/pitrix/raw/branch/master/docs/effects/snake.gif" /> |
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| twirl | A colorful twirl. | <img width="128" height="128" src="https://git.schle.nz/fabian/pitrix/raw/branch/master/docs/effects/twirl.gif" /> |
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## How to use
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Checkout the code, rename `include/config.sample.h` to `include/config.h`
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and edit it to match your preferences / environment.
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Then compile and flash it, preferably using PlatformIO.
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## Control it
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Currently, control is possible via MQTT and / or HTTP REST API.
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To use MQTT, you have to define `MQTT_ENABLE` and configure your MQTT sever's credentials. MQTT_TOPIC` is set in `include/config.h` and defaults to `pitrix`.
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To use the HTTP REST API, you have to define HTTP_SERVER_ENABLE and set a port number
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to listen on (80 is set by default).
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Possible commands / topics are:
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* `MQTT_TOPIC/mode` / `POST /mode` lets you select an effect to show. See `src/effects.cpp`
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for a list. Default effect is `cycle`, which will cycle through some of
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the available effects. Another effect is `off`, which will just display
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black, effectively turning the display off. (pitrix stays running, so you
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can turn it on again by simply selecting another mode.)
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* `MQTT_TOPIC/brightness` / `POST /brightness` sets the brightness of the display. Valid values
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are between 1 (darkest possible setting) and 255 (maximum brightness).
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* `MQTT_TOPIC/reboot` / `POST /reboot` reboots pitrix. Send any value.
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You can set retained values to have pitrix read them at startup, effectively
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setting a default effect or brightness. (Do NOT set a retained value for
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`MQTT_TOPIC/reboot` unless you want pitrix to reboot all the time.)
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## Monitor it
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The current status ("ONLINE" or "OFFLINE") of pitrix will be set at
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`MQTT_TOPIC/status`.
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If you enabled `MQTT_REPORT_METRICS`, metrics are sent via MQTT every 15
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seconds:
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* `MQTT_TOPIC/free_heap` contains the free heap memory in Bytes.
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* `MQTT_TOPIC/uptime` contains the uptime of pitrix in seconds.
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* `MQTT_TOPIC/fps` contains the currently reached frames per second.
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If you enabled HTTP server, you can always make GET requests to `/free_heap`, `/uptime` or `/fps` to get those values.
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If you enabled `DEBUG`, log messages will be sent to `MQTT_TOPIC/log`.
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