add nerdy weather messages and display brightness

platformio.ini

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 [env:d1_mini_lite]
 platform = espressif8266
 board = d1_mini_lite
+; board_build.f_cpu = 160000000L
 framework = arduino
 lib_deps = 
 	bblanchon/ArduinoJson@^7.2.0

src/main.cpp

@@ -23,12 +23,6 @@ NTPClient timeClient(ntpUDP, "pool.ntp.org", 3600, 43200000);
 const String Location = LOCATION;
 const String API_Key = API_KEY;
 
-void capitalizeFirstLetter(char* str) {
-    if (str != nullptr && *str != '\0') {
-        str[0] = toupper(str[0]);
-    }
-}
-
 void beep(int buzz) {
     tone(PIN_BUZZER, buzz, 100);
     delay(100);
@@ -43,7 +37,7 @@ void initSystems() {
   pinMode(LED_BUILTIN, OUTPUT);
   digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN, HIGH);
   Wire.begin();             // Initialize I2C
-  Wire.setClock(400000);    // Set I2C to Fast Mode (400 kHz)
+  Wire.setClock(400000L);    // Set I2C to Fast Mode (400 kHz)
   
   // Initialize the SSD1306 display
   if (!display.begin(SSD1306_SWITCHCAPVCC, 0x3C)) { // Adjust I2C address if needed
@@ -64,8 +58,8 @@ void initSystems() {
 // Timers for dynamic updates
 unsigned long lastWeatherUpdate = 0;
 unsigned long lastDisplayOverride = 0;
-const unsigned long weatherUpdateInterval = 1800000; // 30 minutes in milliseconds
+const unsigned long weatherUpdateInterval = 2700000; // 45 minutes in milliseconds
-const unsigned long displayOverrideTimeout = 60000; // 1 minute in milliseconds
+const unsigned long displayOverrideTimeout = 1200000; // 2 minutes in milliseconds
 bool is_display_off = false;
 bool display_override = false;
 
@@ -141,6 +135,7 @@ void commonButtonHandler() {
         if (!middleBeeped) {
             beep(1000); // Play beep sound
             middleBeeped = true; // Set beeped state
+            lastWeatherUpdate += weatherUpdateInterval;
             // Handle middle long press action here
         }
     }
@@ -179,6 +174,11 @@ float wind_speed;
 int forecastIcons[3];
 int currentYear, currentMonth, currentDay;
 
+// Function to get a random message from an array
+String getRandomMessage(const String messages[], int size) {
+  return messages[random(size)];
+}
+
 bool fetchWeatherData() {
   // Get current time
   time_t epochTime = timeClient.getEpochTime();
@@ -199,8 +199,110 @@ bool fetchWeatherData() {
       if (!deserializeJson(doc, payload)) {
         String mainWeather = doc["weather"][0]["main"].as<String>();
         String description = doc["weather"][0]["description"].as<String>();
-        capitalizeFirstLetter(const_cast<char*>(description.c_str()));
+
-        weatherState = mainWeather + "          " + description;
+        // Define 10 messages for each weather condition
+        if (mainWeather == "Clear") {
+          String clearMessages[] = {
+            "Solar intensity optimal. Prepare for a day of high visibility.",
+            "Sky is clear, perfect for horizon scanning protocols.",
+            "Bright skies detected. Enjoy the solar boost!",
+            "All systems go. Solar power at full capacity.",
+            "Clear skies engaged. Optimal light detected for maximum efficiency.",
+            "Visibility: crystal-clear. Time to explore the open landscape.",
+            "Atmospheric clarity confirmed. Solar shields inactive.",
+            "The sky is pristine. Energy absorption at max.",
+            "Clear skies overhead. Pathfinding ideal for visual systems.",
+            "No obstructions above. Horizon detection is in prime mode."
+          };
+          weatherState = getRandomMessage(clearMessages, 10);
+        } else if (mainWeather == "Clouds") {
+          String cloudMessages[] = {
+            "Cloud cover detected. Sky shield engaged for mild solar filtering.",
+            "Overcast overhead. Perfect ambiance for low-light operations.",
+            "Clouds in the atmosphere. System monitoring for breaks in cover.",
+            "Skies are shaded - ideal for thermal conservation.",
+            "Cloud barrier active. Solar input reduced for optimal temperature.",
+            "Cloud density increasing. Adjusting light sensitivity.",
+            "Partial shade above. Charging might be slower.",
+            "A mild cover blankets the sky. Solar intake downscaled.",
+            "Gray layers up high. Vision systems compensating.",
+            "Cloudscape in progress. Ideal time for internal diagnostics."
+          };
+          weatherState = getRandomMessage(cloudMessages, 10);
+        } else if (mainWeather == "Rain") {
+          String rainMessages[] = {
+            "Precipitation incoming. Deploy waterproof systems if venturing outside.",
+            "Raindrops detected. External surfaces advised to stay dry.",
+            "Rain detected. Surface moisture levels increasing rapidly.",
+            "Incoming rainstorm - caution advised for all outdoor units.",
+            "Prepare for water influx. Systems on standby for slippery terrain.",
+            "Moisture levels spiking. External sensors on alert.",
+            "Rainfall in progress. Hydration of external units possible.",
+            "Drips from the sky. Activate surface protection measures.",
+            "Rain warning: path may be slippery. Engage traction mode.",
+            "Rain detected. Outdoor activity may face hydration challenges."
+          };
+          weatherState = getRandomMessage(rainMessages, 10);
+        } else if (mainWeather == "Drizzle") {
+          String drizzleMessages[] = {
+            "Micro-droplets detected. Light atmospheric moisture active.",
+            "Atmosphere in drizzle mode. Surface wetting minimal.",
+            "Drizzle detected: gentle hydration for the surroundings.",
+            "Light rain mode activated - atmospheric refresh in progress.",
+            "Tiny droplets detected. Surroundings entering gentle wet mode.",
+            "Drizzle overhead. Water levels rising at a slow pace.",
+            "Mist-level rain. Surface dampness increasing slightly.",
+            "Fine mist in the air. Slight hydration for surfaces detected.",
+            "Low-intensity rain. Cooling effect minimal.",
+            "Drizzle detected. Perfect time for a smooth power cycle."
+          };
+          weatherState = getRandomMessage(drizzleMessages, 10);
+        } else if (mainWeather == "Thunderstorm") {
+          String thunderstormMessages[] = {
+            "Warning: Electrical storm approaching. Secure sensitive devices.",
+            "Severe storm alert. Brace for lightning and thunder activity.",
+            "System warning: Thunderstorm detected. High voltage hazard active.",
+            "Thunderstorm detected. Power up shields and secure electronics.",
+            "Electrical interference detected - storm protocol activated.",
+            "Heavy storm active. Electrical currents elevated.",
+            "Thunder and lightning detected. External energy sensors triggered.",
+            "Storm intensity rising. Secure pathways advised.",
+            "High-energy weather detected. Storm protection measures on.",
+            "Electrical storm in progress. Surge protection engaged."
+          };
+          weatherState = getRandomMessage(thunderstormMessages, 10);
+        } else if (mainWeather == "Snow") {
+          String snowMessages[] = {
+            "Cryo-precipitation alert: Snowfall active. Surface stability may be reduced.",
+            "Snowfall detected. Thermal insulation advised for all systems.",
+            "Cryogenic conditions active. Snow accumulation possible.",
+            "System temperature cooling due to snowfall. Low-traction alert.",
+            "External temperature dropping rapidly. Snow detected - proceed cautiously.",
+            "Icy precipitation confirmed. Outdoor conditions less stable.",
+            "Snow alert: Prepare for reduced surface traction.",
+            "Snow detected. Temperature protocols active.",
+            "Heavy snow warning: Surface coating likely.",
+            "Snowfall registered. External mobility may be impacted."
+          };
+          weatherState = getRandomMessage(snowMessages, 10);
+        } else if (mainWeather == "Mist" || mainWeather == "Fog") {
+          String mistMessages[] = {
+            "Low-visibility alert: Mist/fog detected. Navigation systems advised.",
+            "Foggy conditions active - visibility restricted, adjust pathfinding.",
+            "Atmospheric opacity high mist encountered. Slow travel recommended.",
+            "Dense mist detected. Sensor accuracy may be affected.",
+            "Atmosphere shrouded in mist. Low-visibility protocols recommended.",
+            "Fog cover detected. Vision range significantly reduced.",
+            "High density fog. Calibrate sensors for low-light conditions.",
+            "Environmental opacity increased. Proceed with caution.",
+            "Fog barrier detected. Slow-moving navigation optimal.",
+            "Mist detected - navigating carefully for minimal interference."
+          };
+          weatherState = getRandomMessage(mistMessages, 10);
+        } else {
+          weatherState = "Atmospheric anomaly detected: " + description + ". Monitoring closely.";
+        }
+
         temperature = doc["main"]["temp"].as<float>() - 273.15;
         humidity = doc["main"]["humidity"];
         pressure = doc["main"]["pressure"].as<float>() / 1000;
@@ -245,7 +347,7 @@ bool fetchWeatherData() {
 
 int scrollPos = SCREEN_WIDTH;         // Global variable to keep track of the scroll position
 unsigned long lastScrollTime = 0; // To control the scroll speed
-const int scrollDelay = 30; // Delay in milliseconds between scroll updates
+const int scrollDelay = 100; // Delay in milliseconds between scroll updates
 
 void displayWeatherData() {
   display.clearDisplay();
@@ -264,13 +366,14 @@ void displayWeatherData() {
   if (!is_display_off) {
     if (millis() - lastScrollTime > scrollDelay) {
       // Update scroll position
-      scrollPos -= 1;  // Move left by 1 pixel each time
+      scrollPos -= 6;  // Move left by 1 pixel each time
 
       lastScrollTime = millis();
 
       // If the text has completely scrolled off, reset scroll position to start from the right
       if (scrollPos < -stateWidth) {
         scrollPos = SCREEN_WIDTH;
+        delay(3000);
       }
     }
   }