https://github.com/devfle/smart-unicorn
An micro-python based firmware for the Galactic Unicorn rgb matrix display
https://github.com/devfle/smart-unicorn
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An micro-python based firmware for the Galactic Unicorn rgb matrix display
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/devfle/smart-unicorn
- Owner: devfle
- License: mit
- Archived: true
- Created: 2023-05-29T14:09:36.000Z (almost 2 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2023-07-02T12:18:19.000Z (almost 2 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-03-12T04:30:12.750Z (2 months ago)
- Language: Python
- Homepage:
- Size: 8.79 KB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# Welcome to Smart Unicorn
Smart Unicorn is an micro-python based firmware based on the [Pimoroni-Pico firmware](https://github.com/pimoroni/pimoroni-pico) for the [Galactic Unicorn rgb matrix display](https://github.com/pimoroni/pimoroni-pico/tree/main/micropython/examples/galactic_unicorn#about-galactic-unicorn).
Theoretically, this firmware should also work on other matrix displays with a few adjustments. However, I have not tried this yet. If someone has tested this, I appreciate your feedback.
The firmware is currently still at alpha stage. I am always happy to receive feedback and support.
## Features
- Wifi integration
- Clock app
- Night-Mode app
- Live Weather app
- Configurable and automatic app switch
## Currently in Todo
- Webserver
- Setup page
- Config page
- Next train / bus app
- Current date app
## Setup
Currently there is no complete bundle and the [Pimoroni-Pico firmware](https://github.com/pimoroni/pimoroni-pico) still has to be installed on its own. I will optimize this in the future.
After installing the base firmware, this project must be checked out and then transferred to the Raspberry Pi Pico.
Afterwards, a secrets folder must be created in the root directory:
```bash
mkdir secrets
```
### Weather App Setup
Create the needed config file
```bash
touch secrets/weather_config.py
```
Add the following constants to the ```weather_config.py```
```python
LAT: float = YOUR_LAT_VALUE
LON: float = YOUR_LON_VALUE
```
### WIFI Setup
Create the needed config file
```bash
touch secrets/wifi_config.py
```
Add the following constants to the ```wifi_config.py```
```python
SSID: str = "YOUR_SSID"
WIFI_PW: str = "YOUR_WIFI_PW"
```
NOTE: Without an active internet connection this firmware does not work at the moment.
## Configuration
Some functions of this firmware can be customized like the display brightness. Currently the variables for this are in the [constants.py](https://github.com/devfle/smart-unicorn/blob/main/constants.py).
## Error Codes
This firmware uses error codes to inform you about an error. This list contains all available error codes with an explanation of the error:
| Code | Explanation |
| :--------: | :-------: |
| Error 1 | wifi connection failed |