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August 29, 2025 at 10:22 PM

import os
import wifi
import espcamera
import array
import time
import ifttt as ifttt
import board
import busio

print("Connecting to WiFi...")

try:
    from secrets import secrets
except ImportError:
    print("WiFi secrets are kept in secrets.py, please add them there!")
    raise

try:
    mywifi=wifi
    mywifi.radio.connect(
        ssid=os.getenv("CIRCUITPY_WIFI_SSID"),
        password=os.getenv("CIRCUITPY_WIFI_PASSWORD"),
    )
    print("Connected to WiFi!")
    print("My IP Address:", wifi.radio.ipv4_address)
except RuntimeError as e:
    print("Could not connect to WiFi:", e)

print("Setup complete.")

ifttt.send_message(mywifi, secrets, "Bowl_empty", debug=True, value="Bowl_empty")
    
camera = espcamera.Camera(
    data_pins=(board.CAM_D0, board.CAM_D1, board.CAM_D2, board.CAM_D3, board.CAM_D4, board.CAM_D5, board.CAM_D6, board.CAM_D7),
    pixel_clock_pin=board.CAM_PCLK,
    vsync_pin=board.CAM_VSYNC,
    external_clock_frequency=20000000
)
camera.framesize = espcamera.FrameSize.R240x240
camera.vflip = True
camera.hmirror = False
frame1 = camera.take(1)
time.sleep(1)
frame2 = camera.take(1)

Time_alarm = alarm.time.TimeAlarm(monotonic_time=time.monotonic() +60)

pixels_per_frame = len(frame1_data) // 3
diffrences = 0
for i in range(pixels_per_frame):
    r1, g1, b1, frame1_data[i3], frame1_data[i3+1], frame1_data[i*3+2]
    r2, g2, b2 = frame2_data[i3], frame2_data[i3+1], frame2_data[i*3+2]

    if (r1, g1, b1) != (r2, g2, b2):
        diffrences += 1

if diffrences > 0:
    print(f"Frames differ at {diffrences} pixels")
else:
    print("Frames are identical")

This Python code appears to be designed for use on a microcontroller or embedded system capable of connecting to WiFi and utilizing a camera module. Here's an explanation of what the code does:

1. Imports various modules

The code imports necessary libraries for functionalities including WiFi connectivity (wifi), camera operations (espcamera), interaction with hardware (board and busio modules), and IFTTT web service communication (ifttt).

2. WiFi setup

The script attempts to connect to a WiFi network using credentials stored in environment variables (CIRCUITPY_WIFI_SSID and CIRCUITPY_WIFI_PASSWORD). If it cannot connect, it throws an error.
When successfully connected:

It prints the device's IP address.

This connectivity would allow the device to communicate over the internet.

3. Sending an IFTTT web service message

The script sends a message to IFTTT via the ifttt.send_message function with the event name Bowl_empty. This action could trigger an IFTTT applet for a custom server-side action, such as sending a notification or performing a cloud-side automation.

4. Camera setup and image capture

The espcamera.Camera instance initializes the camera on the microcontroller hardware. Key settings include:

Pins for camera data, pixel clock, and VSYNC signal.
Framesize (R240x240) for a resolution of 240x240 pixels.
Vertical flipping (vflip) and horizontal mirroring (hmirror) settings.

The camera captures two frames (frame1 and frame2) with a 1-second delay between captures.

5. Frame comparison for differences

The script compares the two captured frames (frame1 and frame2) pixel by pixel.

Steps:

pixels_per_frame: Computes the total number of pixels in a frame based on the size of frame1.
Iterates through each pixel:
- Extracts red (R), green (G), and blue (B) color values for each pixel from both frames.
- Compares them to detect differences.
Keeps a count of the total differing pixels (diffrences).

Outputs:

Prints how many pixels differ between the frames, or indicates the frames are identical.

6. Time-based functionality (commented or incomplete)

The code references an alarm.time.TimeAlarm mechanism, which is intended to trigger an event after a specified delay (60 seconds). This feature seems incomplete as it is not utilized further in the code.

7. Issues or Errors in the Code

The code has syntax errors and potential bugs:
1. frame1_data and frame2_data are used but undefined. It should reference frame1 and frame2, respectively.
2. The extraction of pixel values (r1, g1, b1, frame1_data[i3]) has syntax errors.
3. The Time_alarm functionality is defined but unused afterward.
4. Variables such as alarm and the frame data processing logic are incomplete or might need clarification.

Summary of Purpose

Connects to WiFi and sends a notification via IFTTT when initialized.
Captures two images using a camera module.
Compares the two images pixel by pixel and reports any differences, likely intended to detect changes in a scene or object status.

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