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Implement neo pixel

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  • New Features

    • Sensor data visualization is enhanced: sensor readings now update a dynamic, color-coded gauge that provides smoother, real-time visual feedback.
    • New benchmarking classes introduced to measure performance for various data types.
  • Bug Fixes

    • Improved gauge position adjustment logic for more responsive updates.
  • Chores

    • Added new package dependency for enhanced graphics capabilities.

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This pull request introduces a new gauge visualization in the firmware by replacing console logging with a visual gauge update. The changes include creating and initializing a new NeoPixelGauge instance in the main program, refactoring the gauge class to support smooth asynchronous position adjustments, and adding a new graphics library dependency. Additionally, new benchmark files have been incorporated, and the benchmark execution flow has been updated to run the new tests.

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File(s) Summary of Changes
src/nf-telemetry-clients/Clients/RipTide.Nfirmware/Program.cs Replaced sensor value logging with gauge updates by creating a NeoPixelGauge instance (45 pixels, green/yellow/red, pin 11) and calling gauge.SetPosition(value) in Main().
src/nf-telemetry-clients/Clients/RipTide.Nfirmware/{RipTide.Nfirmware.nfproj, packages.config} Added reference and package dependency for nanoFramework.Graphics.Core (v1.2.39 for netnano1.0) to support graphics functionality.
src/nf-telemetry-clients/Peripherals/NeoPixel.Peripheral/NeoPixelGauge.cs Refactored gauge class: replaced DemoRun with Initialize, added an asynchronous gauge thread, introduced new fields for current/requested positions, and implemented a SetPosition method with smoother transition logic.
src/nf-telemetry-clients/Shared/Tests/Client.Services.Benchmarks/Client.Services.Benchmarks.nfproj Updated benchmark project file to include two new benchmark files (FrameworkBenchmark2.cs and FrameworkBenchmark3.cs).
src/nf-telemetry-clients/Shared/Tests/Client.Services.Benchmarks/{FrameworkBenchmark2.cs, FrameworkBenchmark3.cs} Added two new benchmark classes with methods to measure the performance of filling arrays of different data types.
src/nf-telemetry-clients/Shared/Tests/Client.Services.Benchmarks/Program.cs Modified benchmark execution: commented out runs for JsonBenchmark and FrameworkBenchmark2, and added execution for FrameworkBenchmark3.

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sequenceDiagram
    participant P as Program.Main
    participant G as NeoPixelGauge
    participant GT as Gauge Thread

    P->>G: Create gauge instance (45 pixels, [Green, Yellow, Red], pin 11)
    P->>G: Initialize() → Starts GT
    Note over GT: Continuously adjusts gauge position
    
    P->>G: SetPosition(sensor value)
    GT->>G: Update current position toward requested position
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sequenceDiagram
    participant BM as Benchmark Program
    participant B3 as FrameworkBenchmark3

    BM->>B3: Execute benchmark tests
    B3->>BM: Run FillArray_Int32
    B3->>BM: Run FillArray_UInt16
    B3->>BM: Run FillArray_Int64
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Possibly related PRs

  • Add RipTide.Nfirmware #40: The changes in the main PR are related to the modifications made in the Program class of the retrieved PR, specifically in how the Main method is implemented, as both involve the Program.cs file in the same namespace.
  • Add NeoPixel #44: The changes in the main PR, which involve creating and initializing a NeoPixelGauge instance and modifying its usage in the Program class, are directly related to the changes in the retrieved PR, where a NeoPixelGauge object is also created and utilized in the same method.

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Actionable comments posted: 2

🧹 Nitpick comments (11)
src/nf-telemetry-clients/Peripherals/NeoPixel.Peripheral/NeoPixelGauge.cs (5)

3-3: Consider partial namespaces or reorganizing using statements.

The addition of using System; is straightforward. If it’s only needed for Math, consider grouping all standard library references together to keep imports tidy.


22-22: Follow up on TODO.

The comment suggests optimizing pulse transfer times. If this directly impacts performance, consider measuring actual timings and adjusting any hardware or driver-level parameters.

Do you want me to open a new issue or provide suggestions for diagnosing and optimizing pulse transfer rates?


47-47: Validate thread usage and naming consistency.

Creating _gaugeThread with the same method name SetPosition can confuse readers. Consider renaming the private loop method to GaugeWorker or similar for clarity.

- _gaugeThread = new Thread(SetPosition);
+ _gaugeThread = new Thread(GaugeWorker);

50-66: Consider providing a graceful shutdown option.

Initialize() sets the gauge thread into motion. There is no exposed mechanism to stop or dispose it gracefully if needed. Consider a cancellation token or a stopping method to avoid orphan threads.


73-138: Review infinite loop and concurrency design.

  1. The thread runs indefinitely with _currentPosition updates. Ensure you won’t starve other threads with frequent Thread.Sleep(0). Consider yielding less frequently or balancing CPU usage more explicitly.
  2. Up/down logic duplication can be refactored for maintainability (e.g., unify increments logic).
  3. Recheck offset updates to confirm pixel indexing is valid (e.g., not overshooting array bounds).
// Example: unify logic for going up/down to reduce duplication.
src/nf-telemetry-clients/Shared/Tests/Client.Services.Benchmarks/FrameworkBenchmark2.cs (4)

18-21: Consider using consistent loop variable names across methods

The loop variable here is named 'j', while in FrameworkBenchmark3.cs it's named 'i'. Consider standardizing on one naming convention for better readability and maintainability.

-            for (int j = 0; j < until; j++)
-            {
-                array[j] = j;
+            for (int i = 0; i < until; i++)
+            {
+                array[i] = i;

28-31: Consider using consistent loop variable names across methods

Same comment as above - standardize loop variable naming.

-            for (UInt16 j = 0; j < About65k; j++)
-            {
-                array[j] = j;
+            for (UInt16 i = 0; i < About65k; i++)
+            {
+                array[i] = i;

37-39: Consider using explicit casting for array size

For consistency with FillArray_Int32, consider casting About65k to Int64 when defining the array size variable.

-            var until = (Int64)About65k;
+            var until = (Int64)About65k;

39-42: Consider using consistent loop variable names across methods

Same comment as above - standardize loop variable naming.

-            for (long j = 0; j < until; j++)
-            {
-                array[j] = j;
+            for (long i = 0; i < until; i++)
+            {
+                array[i] = i;
src/nf-telemetry-clients/Shared/Tests/Client.Services.Benchmarks/FrameworkBenchmark3.cs (2)

45-46: Use explicit casting for array size consistency

For consistency with the Int32 implementation, consider explicitly casting About65k to Int64:

-            var until = About65k;
+            var until = (Int64)About65k;

47-50: Consider using the 'until' variable in the loop condition

You're creating the 'until' variable but then using 'About65k' directly in the loop condition. For consistency and to avoid potential bugs if the variables diverge:

-            for (Int64 i = 0; i < About65k; i++)
+            for (Int64 i = 0; i < until; i++)
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  • src/nf-telemetry-clients/Clients/RipTide.Nfirmware/Program.cs (3 hunks)
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  • src/nf-telemetry-clients/Clients/RipTide.Nfirmware/packages.config (1 hunks)
  • src/nf-telemetry-clients/Peripherals/NeoPixel.Peripheral/NeoPixelGauge.cs (2 hunks)
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  • src/nf-telemetry-clients/Shared/Tests/Client.Services.Benchmarks/FrameworkBenchmark2.cs (1 hunks)
  • src/nf-telemetry-clients/Shared/Tests/Client.Services.Benchmarks/FrameworkBenchmark3.cs (1 hunks)
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src/nf-telemetry-clients/Clients/RipTide.Nfirmware/packages.config (1)

4-4: Confirm the newly added package version.

Adding "nanoFramework.Graphics.Core" v1.2.39 is fine, but it would be prudent to ensure that no critical security patches or major performance improvements exist in more recent versions.

Please run a quick check or consult the package release notes to confirm you’re on a suitable version.

src/nf-telemetry-clients/Clients/RipTide.Nfirmware/RipTide.Nfirmware.nfproj (1)

40-42: Validate reference path correctness.

The newly added reference to nanoFramework.Graphics.Core appears correct. Ensure that the relative path is valid on all target build environments—especially if you use a CI pipeline that resolves packages in a different way.

src/nf-telemetry-clients/Clients/RipTide.Nfirmware/Program.cs (3)

1-3: Check naming consistency of imports.

Imports for NeoPixel.Peripheral and System.Drawing are newly added. Everything here appears correct. No issues found.


16-17: Initialize gauge carefully in startup sequence.

Instantiating and initializing the gauge early is valid. However, confirm that calling Initialize() immediately is suitable if other peripherals or concurrency aspects need to be ready first.


30-30: Ensure correct scaling of position values.

gauge.SetPosition(value) continuously updates, but confirm whether additional input validation is needed. Unexpected negative or overly large sensor outputs may cause unexpected gauge behavior.

src/nf-telemetry-clients/Peripherals/NeoPixel.Peripheral/NeoPixelGauge.cs (1)

68-71: Ensure new positions remain in valid range.

You already clamp position to _colors.Length - 1, which is good. Confirm negative inputs are also handled—currently, they remain as-is if < 0. Possibly clamp minimum to 0, if that’s intended.

- _requestedPosition = Math.Min(position, _colors.Length-1);
+ _requestedPosition = Math.Max(0, Math.Min(position, _colors.Length-1));
src/nf-telemetry-clients/Shared/Tests/Client.Services.Benchmarks/Client.Services.Benchmarks.nfproj (1)

23-24: Looks good - new benchmark files have been added to the project

The new benchmark files are properly added to the compilation list in the project file.

src/nf-telemetry-clients/Shared/Tests/Client.Services.Benchmarks/FrameworkBenchmark2.cs (1)

7-9: Code looks good - benchmark class is properly configured

The class is correctly decorated with the necessary benchmark attributes.

src/nf-telemetry-clients/Shared/Tests/Client.Services.Benchmarks/FrameworkBenchmark3.cs (1)

11-12: Verify if single iteration is sufficient for benchmarking

This benchmark uses only 1 iteration, while FrameworkBenchmark2 uses 10. For more statistically significant results, consider increasing the iteration count, unless this is specifically designed to measure memory consumption with a single run.

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@mikmog mikmog merged commit 4b45dfa into main Mar 2, 2025
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