PROMPT #1

Provide python code to simulate a Mars rover controller GUI, allowing for customizable delay time for commanding and video transfer between Mars and Earth, and vise versa

 

Certainly! Below is a Python script that simulates a Mars rover controller GUI using the Tkinter library. It allows for customizable delay times for both commanding the rover and receiving video updates between Mars and Earth (and vice versa).

import tkinter as tk

from tkinter import ttk

from math import cos, sin, radians

 

class MarsRoverController(tk.Tk):

    def __init__(self):

        super().__init__()

        # Set up the main window

        self.title("Mars Rover Controller")

        self.geometry("800x600")

 

        # Initialize delay times (in milliseconds)

        self.command_delay = 0

        self.video_delay = 0

 

        # Create GUI components

        self.create_widgets()

 

        # Create a simulated rover

        self.rover = Rover(self)

 

    def create_widgets(self):

        # Create frames for layout

        control_frame = ttk.Frame(self)

        control_frame.pack(side=tk.LEFT, fill=tk.Y, padx=10, pady=10)

 

        display_frame = ttk.Frame(self)

        display_frame.pack(side=tk.RIGHT, fill=tk.BOTH, expand=True, padx=10, pady=10)

 

        # In control frame, add controls for delays and commands

        ttk.Label(control_frame, text="Command Delay (s):").pack(pady=5)

        self.command_delay_var = tk.DoubleVar(value=0)

        ttk.Spinbox(control_frame, from_=0, to=100, increment=0.1, textvariable=self.command_delay_var).pack(pady=5)

 

        ttk.Label(control_frame, text="Video Delay (s):").pack(pady=5)

        self.video_delay_var = tk.DoubleVar(value=0)

        ttk.Spinbox(control_frame, from_=0, to=100, increment=0.1, textvariable=self.video_delay_var).pack(pady=5)

 

        ttk.Button(control_frame, text="Update Delays", command=self.update_delays).pack(pady=5)

 

        # Add command buttons

        ttk.Label(control_frame, text="Commands:").pack(pady=5)

        ttk.Button(control_frame, text="Move Forward", command=lambda: self.send_command("forward")).pack(pady=5)

        ttk.Button(control_frame, text="Move Backward", command=lambda: self.send_command("backward")).pack(pady=5)

        ttk.Button(control_frame, text="Turn Left", command=lambda: self.send_command("left")).pack(pady=5)

        ttk.Button(control_frame, text="Turn Right", command=lambda: self.send_command("right")).pack(pady=5)

 

        # In display frame, add canvas and log

        self.canvas = tk.Canvas(display_frame, width=500, height=500, bg="white")

        self.canvas.pack()

 

        self.log_text = tk.Text(display_frame, height=10)

        self.log_text.pack(fill=tk.X)

 

    def update_delays(self):

        self.command_delay = self.command_delay_var.get() * 1000  # Convert to milliseconds

        self.video_delay = self.video_delay_var.get() * 1000  # Convert to milliseconds

        self.log("Updated delays: Command Delay = {:.1f}s, Video Delay = {:.1f}s".format(

            self.command_delay / 1000, self.video_delay / 1000))

 

    def send_command(self, command):

        # Log command sent

        self.log("Command '{}' sent. Will be executed after {:.1f}s.".format(command, self.command_delay / 1000))

 

        # Schedule command execution after command_delay

        self.after(int(self.command_delay), lambda: self.rover.execute_command(command))

 

    def receive_video_update(self):

        # Schedule video update after video_delay

        self.after(int(self.video_delay), self.update_display)

 

    def update_display(self):

        # Clear canvas and redraw rover at new position

        self.canvas.delete("all")

        x, y = self.rover.position

        # Draw rover as a circle

        self.canvas.create_oval(x - 5, y - 5, x + 5, y + 5, fill="red")

        self.log("Video updated. Rover position: ({:.1f}, {:.1f})".format(x, y))

 

    def log(self, message):

        self.log_text.insert(tk.END, message + "\n")

        self.log_text.see(tk.END)

 

class Rover:

    def __init__(self, controller):

        self.controller = controller

        self.position = (250, 250)

        self.direction = 0  # Angle in degrees, 0 pointing to the right

 

    def execute_command(self, command):

        # Log command execution

        self.controller.log("Rover executing command '{}'.".format(command))

 

        # Update rover state based on command

        if command == "forward":

            self.move(10)

        elif command == "backward":

            self.move(-10)

        elif command == "left":

            self.turn(-15)

        elif command == "right":

            self.turn(15)

        else:

            self.controller.log("Unknown command.")

 

        # After executing command, request video update

        self.controller.receive_video_update()

 

    def move(self, distance):

        # Move in the current direction

        angle_rad = radians(self.direction)

        dx = distance * cos(angle_rad)

        dy = -distance * sin(angle_rad)  # Negative because y increases downwards in Tkinter

        x, y = self.position

        new_x = x + dx

        new_y = y + dy

        # Boundary checks

        if 0 <= new_x <= 500 and 0 <= new_y <= 500:

            self.position = (new_x, new_y)

        else:

            self.controller.log("Rover cannot move outside the boundary.")

 

    def turn(self, angle):

        # Change direction

        self.direction = (self.direction + angle) % 360

 

if __name__ == "__main__":

    app = MarsRoverController()

    app.mainloop()

 

Instructions to run the script:

1.   Save the script to a file named, for example, mars_rover_controller.py.

2.   Ensure you have Python 3 installed on your system.

3.   Run the script using the command python mars_rover_controller.py.

Features of the script:

Explanation of the Code Structure:

Feel free to modify and extend the script to add more features, such as additional commands or more complex rover behaviors.

 

Test Run:  First run in Anaconda 3: 

Log:

1.   Updated delays: Command Delay = 4.0s, Video Delay = 4.0s

2.   Command 'forward' sent. Will be executed after 4.0s.

3.   Rover executing command 'forward'.

4.   Command 'left' sent. Will be executed after 4.0s.

5.   Video updated. Rover position: (260.0, 250.0)

6.   Rover executing command 'left'.

7.   Command 'right' sent. Will be executed after 4.0s.

8.   Video updated. Rover position: (260.0, 250.0)

9.   Rover executing command 'right'.

10.                Video updated. Rover position: (260.0, 250.0)

11.                Command 'forward' sent. Will be executed after 4.0s.

12.                Rover executing command 'forward'.

13.                Command 'forward' sent. Will be executed after 4.0s.

14.                Video updated. Rover position: (270.0, 250.0)

15.                Rover executing command 'forward'.

16.                Video updated. Rover position: (280.0, 250.0)

17.                Command 'forward' sent. Will be executed after 4.0s.

18.                Rover executing command 'forward'.

19.                Video updated. Rover position: (290.0, 250.0)

 

 

PROMPT #2

Update to provide the path (.e.g. dots showing movement) over time, and providing a GUI element to control speed

 

...[Thought for 4 seconds]...

Identifying user requirements

The user wants to highlight the rover's path over time with movement dots and needs a GUI element for speed control.

Enhancing code functionality

I’m adding the rover's path and speed control. The updated code includes drawing the rover's trajectory over time and integrating a GUI element like a Spinbox or Slider for speed management.

Certainly! I've updated the Python script to include the following features:

1.   Path Visualization: The rover's path is now displayed on the canvas as a series of dots, allowing you to see the movement over time.

2.   Speed Control: Added a GUI element (a slider) to control the speed of the rover. The speed affects how far the rover moves with each command.

Below is the updated script:

import tkinter as tk

from tkinter import ttk

from math import cos, sin, radians

 

class MarsRoverController(tk.Tk):

    def __init__(self):

        super().__init__()

        # Set up the main window

        self.title("Mars Rover Controller")

        self.geometry("900x600")

 

        # Initialize delay times (in milliseconds)

        self.command_delay = 0

        self.video_delay = 0

 

        # Initialize rover speed (pixels per move)

        self.rover_speed = 10

 

        # Create GUI components

        self.create_widgets()

 

        # Create a simulated rover

        self.rover = Rover(self)

 

    def create_widgets(self):

        # Create frames for layout

        control_frame = ttk.Frame(self)

        control_frame.pack(side=tk.LEFT, fill=tk.Y, padx=10, pady=10)

 

        display_frame = ttk.Frame(self)

        display_frame.pack(side=tk.RIGHT, fill=tk.BOTH, expand=True, padx=10, pady=10)

 

        # In control frame, add controls for delays and commands

        ttk.Label(control_frame, text="Command Delay (s):").pack(pady=5)

        self.command_delay_var = tk.DoubleVar(value=0)

        ttk.Spinbox(control_frame, from_=0, to=100, increment=0.1, textvariable=self.command_delay_var).pack(pady=5)

 

        ttk.Label(control_frame, text="Video Delay (s):").pack(pady=5)

        self.video_delay_var = tk.DoubleVar(value=0)

        ttk.Spinbox(control_frame, from_=0, to=100, increment=0.1, textvariable=self.video_delay_var).pack(pady=5)

 

        ttk.Button(control_frame, text="Update Delays", command=self.update_delays).pack(pady=5)

 

        # Add speed control slider

        ttk.Label(control_frame, text="Rover Speed:").pack(pady=5)

        self.speed_var = tk.IntVar(value=10)

        ttk.Scale(control_frame, from_=1, to=20, orient='horizontal', variable=self.speed_var, command=self.update_speed).pack(pady=5)

 

        # Add command buttons

        ttk.Label(control_frame, text="Commands:").pack(pady=10)

        ttk.Button(control_frame, text="Move Forward", command=lambda: self.send_command("forward")).pack(pady=5)

        ttk.Button(control_frame, text="Move Backward", command=lambda: self.send_command("backward")).pack(pady=5)

        ttk.Button(control_frame, text="Turn Left", command=lambda: self.send_command("left")).pack(pady=5)

        ttk.Button(control_frame, text="Turn Right", command=lambda: self.send_command("right")).pack(pady=5)

 

        # In display frame, add canvas and log

        self.canvas = tk.Canvas(display_frame, width=600, height=500, bg="white")

        self.canvas.pack()

 

        self.log_text = tk.Text(display_frame, height=10)

        self.log_text.pack(fill=tk.X)

 

    def update_delays(self):

        self.command_delay = self.command_delay_var.get() * 1000  # Convert to milliseconds

        self.video_delay = self.video_delay_var.get() * 1000  # Convert to milliseconds

        self.log("Updated delays: Command Delay = {:.1f}s, Video Delay = {:.1f}s".format(

            self.command_delay / 1000, self.video_delay / 1000))

 

    def update_speed(self, event=None):

        self.rover_speed = self.speed_var.get()

        self.log("Updated rover speed: {} units per move.".format(self.rover_speed))

 

    def send_command(self, command):

        # Log command sent

        self.log("Command '{}' sent. Will be executed after {:.1f}s.".format(command, self.command_delay / 1000))

 

        # Schedule command execution after command_delay

        self.after(int(self.command_delay), lambda: self.rover.execute_command(command))

 

    def receive_video_update(self):

        # Schedule video update after video_delay

        self.after(int(self.video_delay), self.update_display)

 

    def update_display(self):

        # Clear canvas and redraw rover at new position

        self.canvas.delete("all")

        # Draw the path

        for pos in self.rover.path:

            x, y = pos

            self.canvas.create_oval(x - 2, y - 2, x + 2, y + 2, fill="blue")

 

        x, y = self.rover.position

        # Draw rover as a circle

        self.canvas.create_oval(x - 5, y - 5, x + 5, y + 5, fill="red")

        self.log("Video updated. Rover position: ({:.1f}, {:.1f})".format(x, y))

 

    def log(self, message):

        self.log_text.insert(tk.END, message + "\n")

        self.log_text.see(tk.END)

 

class Rover:

    def __init__(self, controller):

        self.controller = controller

        self.position = (300, 250)  # Starting at center of canvas

        self.direction = 0  # Angle in degrees, 0 pointing to the right

        self.path = [self.position]  # Keep track of the path

 

    def execute_command(self, command):

        # Log command execution

        self.controller.log("Rover executing command '{}'.".format(command))

 

        # Update rover state based on command

        if command == "forward":

            self.move(self.controller.rover_speed)

        elif command == "backward":

            self.move(-self.controller.rover_speed)

        elif command == "left":

            self.turn(-15)

        elif command == "right":

            self.turn(15)

        else:

            self.controller.log("Unknown command.")

 

        # After executing command, request video update

        self.controller.receive_video_update()

 

    def move(self, distance):

        # Move in the current direction

        angle_rad = radians(self.direction)

        dx = distance * cos(angle_rad)

        dy = -distance * sin(angle_rad)  # Negative because y increases downwards in Tkinter

        x, y = self.position

        new_x = x + dx

        new_y = y + dy

        # Boundary checks

        if 0 <= new_x <= 600 and 0 <= new_y <= 500:

            self.position = (new_x, new_y)

            self.path.append(self.position)

        else:

            self.controller.log("Rover cannot move outside the boundary.")

 

    def turn(self, angle):

        # Change direction

        self.direction = (self.direction + angle) % 360

 

if __name__ == "__main__":

    app = MarsRoverController()

    app.mainloop()

 

Instructions to run the script:

1.   Save the script to a file named, for example, mars_rover_controller.py.

2.   Ensure you have Python 3 installed on your system.

3.   Run the script using the command python mars_rover_controller.py.

New Features Explained:

1.   Path Visualization:

o    The rover's previous positions are stored in a list called self.path within the Rover class.

o    In the update_display method of MarsRoverController, we iterate over self.rover.path and draw small blue dots representing the rover's path.

o    This allows you to see the movement history of the rover on the canvas.

2.   Speed Control:

o    Added a slider (ttk.Scale) labeled "Rover Speed" in the control frame.

o    The slider ranges from 1 to 20 units per move.

o    When the slider value changes, update_speed method updates self.rover_speed accordingly.

o    The Rover class uses self.controller.rover_speed to determine how far to move with each command.

Explanation of Changes:

How to Use the Updated Script:


Feel free to modify and extend the script further to suit your needs. 

 

Test Run:  Second run in Anaconda 3: 

Log:

1.   Updated delays: Command Delay = 4.0s, Video Delay = 4.0s

2.   Command 'forward' sent. Will be executed after 4.0s.

3.   Rover executing command 'forward'.

4.   Video updated. Rover position: (310.0, 250.0)

5.   Command 'forward' sent. Will be executed after 4.0s.

6.   Rover executing command 'forward'.

7.   Video updated. Rover position: (320.0, 250.0)

8.   Command 'forward' sent. Will be executed after 4.0s.

9.   Rover executing command 'forward'.

10.                Video updated. Rover position: (330.0, 250.0)

11.                Command 'left' sent. Will be executed after 4.0s.

12.                Rover executing command 'left'.

13.                Video updated. Rover position: (330.0, 250.0)

14.                Command 'forward' sent. Will be executed after 4.0s.

15.                Rover executing command 'forward'.

16.                Video updated. Rover position: (339.7, 252.6)

17.                Command 'forward' sent. Will be executed after 4.0s.

18.                Rover executing command 'forward'.

19.                Video updated. Rover position: (349.3, 255.2)

20.                Command 'forward' sent. Will be executed after 4.0s.

21.                Rover executing command 'forward'.

22.                Video updated. Rover position: (359.0, 257.8)

23.                Command 'right' sent. Will be executed after 4.0s.

24.                Rover executing command 'right'.

25.                Video updated. Rover position: (359.0, 257.8)

26.                Command 'forward' sent. Will be executed after 4.0s.

27.                Rover executing command 'forward'.

28.                Video updated. Rover position: (369.0, 257.8)

29.                Command 'forward' sent. Will be executed after 4.0s.

30.                Rover executing command 'forward'.

31.                Video updated. Rover position: (379.0, 257.8)

32.                Command 'right' sent. Will be executed after 4.0s.

33.                Rover executing command 'right'.

34.                Video updated. Rover position: (379.0, 257.8)

35.                Command 'forward' sent. Will be executed after 4.0s.

36.                Rover executing command 'forward'.

37.                Video updated. Rover position: (388.6, 255.2)

38.                Command 'forward' sent. Will be executed after 4.0s.

39.                Command 'forward' sent. Will be executed after 4.0s.

40.                Command 'forward' sent. Will be executed after 4.0s.

41.                Command 'forward' sent. Will be executed after 4.0s.

42.                Rover executing command 'forward'.

43.                Rover executing command 'forward'.

44.                Rover executing command 'forward'.

45.                Rover executing command 'forward'.

46.                Video updated. Rover position: (427.3, 244.8)

47.                Video updated. Rover position: (427.3, 244.8)

48.                Video updated. Rover position: (427.3, 244.8)

49.                Video updated. Rover position: (427.3, 244.8)

50.                Command 'forward' sent. Will be executed after 4.0s.

51.                Rover executing command 'forward'.

52.                Video updated. Rover position: (436.9, 242.2)

 

Personal Note: At least two updates needed

1.   Rover should continue in forward direction until told to stop

2.   Need GUI option to STOP

 

 

PROMPT #3

Rewrite the code to support an X-Box controller

Certainly! I'll update the Python script to support an Xbox controller for controlling the Mars rover. The updated script will use the pygame library to handle input from the Xbox controller.

Please note:

Below is the updated script:

import tkinter as tk

from tkinter import ttk

from math import cos, sin, radians

import threading

import pygame

import time

 

class MarsRoverController(tk.Tk):

    def __init__(self):

        super().__init__()

        # Set up the main window

        self.title("Mars Rover Controller with Xbox Controller Support")

        self.geometry("900x600")

 

        # Initialize delay times (in milliseconds)

        self.command_delay = 0

        self.video_delay = 0

 

        # Initialize rover speed (pixels per move)

        self.rover_speed = 10

 

        # Initialize controller

        self.controller_connected = False

        self.init_gamepad()

 

        # Create GUI components

        self.create_widgets()

 

        # Create a simulated rover

        self.rover = Rover(self)

 

        # Start the gamepad input thread

        self.running = True

        self.gamepad_thread = threading.Thread(target=self.poll_gamepad)

        self.gamepad_thread.start()

 

    def create_widgets(self):

        # Create frames for layout

        control_frame = ttk.Frame(self)

        control_frame.pack(side=tk.LEFT, fill=tk.Y, padx=10, pady=10)

 

        display_frame = ttk.Frame(self)

        display_frame.pack(side=tk.RIGHT, fill=tk.BOTH, expand=True, padx=10, pady=10)

 

        # In control frame, add controls for delays and commands

        ttk.Label(control_frame, text="Command Delay (s):").pack(pady=5)

        self.command_delay_var = tk.DoubleVar(value=0)

        ttk.Spinbox(control_frame, from_=0, to=100, increment=0.1, textvariable=self.command_delay_var).pack(pady=5)

 

        ttk.Label(control_frame, text="Video Delay (s):").pack(pady=5)

        self.video_delay_var = tk.DoubleVar(value=0)

        ttk.Spinbox(control_frame, from_=0, to=100, increment=0.1, textvariable=self.video_delay_var).pack(pady=5)

 

        ttk.Button(control_frame, text="Update Delays", command=self.update_delays).pack(pady=5)

 

        # Add speed control slider

        ttk.Label(control_frame, text="Rover Speed:").pack(pady=5)

        self.speed_var = tk.IntVar(value=10)

        ttk.Scale(control_frame, from_=1, to=20, orient='horizontal', variable=self.speed_var, command=self.update_speed).pack(pady=5)

 

        # Add command buttons

        ttk.Label(control_frame, text="Commands:").pack(pady=10)

        ttk.Button(control_frame, text="Move Forward", command=lambda: self.send_command("forward")).pack(pady=5)

        ttk.Button(control_frame, text="Move Backward", command=lambda: self.send_command("backward")).pack(pady=5)

        ttk.Button(control_frame, text="Turn Left", command=lambda: self.send_command("left")).pack(pady=5)

        ttk.Button(control_frame, text="Turn Right", command=lambda: self.send_command("right")).pack(pady=5)

 

        # In display frame, add canvas and log

        self.canvas = tk.Canvas(display_frame, width=600, height=500, bg="white")

        self.canvas.pack()

 

        self.log_text = tk.Text(display_frame, height=10)

        self.log_text.pack(fill=tk.X)

 

    def update_delays(self):

        self.command_delay = self.command_delay_var.get() * 1000  # Convert to milliseconds

        self.video_delay = self.video_delay_var.get() * 1000  # Convert to milliseconds

        self.log("Updated delays: Command Delay = {:.1f}s, Video Delay = {:.1f}s".format(

            self.command_delay / 1000, self.video_delay / 1000))

 

    def update_speed(self, event=None):

        self.rover_speed = self.speed_var.get()

        self.log("Updated rover speed: {} units per move.".format(self.rover_speed))

 

    def send_command(self, command):

        # Log command sent

        self.log("Command '{}' sent. Will be executed after {:.1f}s.".format(command, self.command_delay / 1000))

 

        # Schedule command execution after command_delay

        self.after(int(self.command_delay), lambda: self.rover.execute_command(command))

 

    def receive_video_update(self):

        # Schedule video update after video_delay

        self.after(int(self.video_delay), self.update_display)

 

    def update_display(self):

        # Clear canvas and redraw rover at new position

        self.canvas.delete("all")

        # Draw the path

        for pos in self.rover.path:

            x, y = pos

            self.canvas.create_oval(x - 2, y - 2, x + 2, y + 2, fill="blue")

 

        x, y = self.rover.position

        # Draw rover as a circle

        self.canvas.create_oval(x - 5, y - 5, x + 5, y + 5, fill="red")

        self.log("Video updated. Rover position: ({:.1f}, {:.1f})".format(x, y))

 

    def log(self, message):

        self.log_text.insert(tk.END, message + "\n")

        self.log_text.see(tk.END)

 

    def init_gamepad(self):

        pygame.init()

        pygame.joystick.init()

        if pygame.joystick.get_count() > 0:

            self.gamepad = pygame.joystick.Joystick(0)

            self.gamepad.init()

            self.controller_connected = True

            self.log("Gamepad connected: {}".format(self.gamepad.get_name()))

        else:

            self.controller_connected = False

            self.log("No gamepad detected.")

 

    def poll_gamepad(self):

        while self.running:

            if self.controller_connected:

                pygame.event.pump()

                # Axis controls

                axis_left_y = self.gamepad.get_axis(1)  # Left stick vertical

                axis_right_x = self.gamepad.get_axis(3)  # Right stick horizontal

 

                # Buttons

                button_a = self.gamepad.get_button(0)

                button_b = self.gamepad.get_button(1)

                button_x = self.gamepad.get_button(2)

                button_y = self.gamepad.get_button(3)

 

                # Process axis movements

                if abs(axis_left_y) > 0.1:

                    if axis_left_y < 0:

                        self.send_command("forward")

                    else:

                        self.send_command("backward")

                    time.sleep(0.1)  # Simple debounce

                if abs(axis_right_x) > 0.1:

                    if axis_right_x < 0:

                        self.send_command("left")

                    else:

                        self.send_command("right")

                    time.sleep(0.1)  # Simple debounce

 

                # Process button presses (for additional commands if needed)

                # Example: Increase speed with 'A', decrease with 'B'

                if button_a:

                    self.speed_var.set(min(self.speed_var.get() + 1, 20))

                    self.update_speed()

                    time.sleep(0.2)

                if button_b:

                    self.speed_var.set(max(self.speed_var.get() - 1, 1))

                    self.update_speed()

                    time.sleep(0.2)

 

            time.sleep(0.01)

 

    def on_close(self):

        self.running = False

        self.gamepad_thread.join()

        pygame.quit()

        self.destroy()

 

if __name__ == "__main__":

    app = MarsRoverController()

    app.protocol("WM_DELETE_WINDOW", app.on_close)

    app.mainloop()

 

Instructions to run the script:

1.   Install Dependencies:

o    Ensure you have Python 3 installed.

o    Install the pygame library:  pip install pygame

2.   Connect Xbox Controller:

o    Connect your Xbox controller to your computer via USB or Bluetooth.

o    Make sure the controller is recognized by your operating system.

3.   Run the Script:

o    Save the script to a file, e.g., mars_rover_controller.py.

o    Run the script:  python mars_rover_controller.py

New Features Explained:

1.   Xbox Controller Support:

o    Initialization:

§  The init_gamepad method initializes pygame and detects connected gamepads.

§  If a gamepad is detected, it logs the name and sets self.controller_connected to True.

o    Polling Thread:

§  A separate thread (self.gamepad_thread) runs the poll_gamepad method to continuously read input from the gamepad without blocking the main GUI thread.

§  This ensures that the GUI remains responsive while we process controller inputs.

o    Controller Inputs:

§  Axis Controls:

§  Left Stick Vertical (axis_left_y):

§  Pushing the left stick forward sends the "forward" command.

§  Pulling it backward sends the "backward" command.

§  Right Stick Horizontal (axis_right_x):

§  Moving the right stick left sends the "left" command.

§  Moving it right sends the "right" command.

§  Buttons:

§  Button A increases the rover speed.

§  Button B decreases the rover speed.

§  Debouncing:

§  A small sleep (time.sleep(0.1)) is added after sending a command to prevent multiple rapid commands from being sent due to stick sensitivity.

2.   Graceful Shutdown:

o    Added an on_close method to handle the application closing.

o    Ensures that the gamepad polling thread is properly stopped and pygame is quit before the application exits.

Explanation of Changes:

Important Notes:

Dependencies:

How to Use the Updated Script:

1.   Set Delays:

o    Use the spin boxes to set the command and video delays.

o    Click "Update Delays" to apply changes.

2.   Control Speed:

o    Adjust the "Rover Speed" slider.

o    Or use the Xbox controller:

§  Press 'A' to increase speed.

§  Press 'B' to decrease speed.

3.   Control the Rover with Xbox Controller:

o    Move Forward/Backward:

§  Push the left stick up to move forward.

§  Pull the left stick down to move backward.

o    Turn Left/Right:

§  Push the right stick left to turn left.

§  Push the right stick right to turn right.

4.   Send Commands via GUI (Optional):

o    You can still use the GUI buttons to send commands.

5.   View Rover Movement:

o    The canvas shows the rover's path and current position.

o    The display updates after the specified video delay.

6.   Logs:

o    All actions are logged in the text box at the bottom.

Troubleshooting:

Extending the Script:


Feel free to modify and extend the script further to suit your needs. If you have any questions or need assistance with specific features, please let me know!

 

Personal Note: Had to submit two more prompts to fix errors: fix _INIT_ method call order, and add Rover class.

 

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