So far we have 3 files, two are just to test bidirectional communication between pi and arduino. The arduino takes in a string that is a function name and 3 integer variables for now functions available:

//////// Rainbow /////////

call string: rainbow

This function is meant to add a rainbow swirl about the chamber.

@param rainbowLoops - this parameter controls the number of rainbow loops that will happen aruond the chamber. valid values are integers between 1 and 10

@param speed - this parameter indicates the speed, and thus the intensity of the rainbow loops. valid values are integers between 1 and 10 with 1 being the fastest and 10 the slowest.

///////// Rain ////////////

call string: rain This function is meant to mimic raindrops coming down around our crystal

@param duration - this parameter controls the duration of the rain. valid values are integers between 1 and 10 with 1 being the shortest and 10 being the longest

@param intensity - this parameter controls the intensity of the rain.

////////// Fire ////////////

call string: fire

This function is meant to emote fiery intensity, a burning passion, or general excitement. This is not your sitting by the campfire kinda thing...

@param duration - this parameter controls the duration of the fire. valid values are integers between 1 and 10 with 1 being the shortest and 10 being the longest

@param intensity - this parameter controls the intensity of the fire. valid values are integers between 1 and 10 with 1 being the most intense and 10 being the mallowest

@param smokeLevel - the smoke level for this function can be adjusted with this parameter. valid values are integers between 0 (no smoke) to 10 (maximum smoke) current min is 0 and max is 4 seconds of smoke

///////// Clouds //////////

call string: clouds

This function is meant to create a cloudy thunderstorm effect, a moody and intense feeling

@param duration - this parameter controls the duration of the thunderstorm. valid values are integers between 1 and 10 with 1 being the shortest and 10 being the longest

@param intensity - this parameter controls the intensity of the thunderstorm.

///////// Color Flood /////////

call string: flood

Solid is meant to flood the chanmber with one solid color and give a consistant mood.

@param red - red levels 0-255

@param green - green levels 0-255

@param blue - blue levels 0-255

@param delayLevel - the runtime of this function can be adjusted with this parameter. valid values are integers between 0 (minimal time) to 10 (maximum time) current min is 0 and max is 6 seconds

@param smokeLevel - the smoke level for this function can be adjusted with this parameter. valid values are integers between 0 (no smoke) to 10 (maximum smoke) current min is 0 and max is 4 seconds of smoke

/////////// Test //////////////

call string: test

Test is meant to test the connection of all the strips. It lights the top strip, the bottom strip, then the noon, 4 o'clock, and 8 o'clock stript It then calls the rainbow function to verify alignment of all 5 strips by slowly rotating the lights counter clockwise in the chamber.

@param red - red levels 0-255

@param green - green levels 0-255

@param blue - blue levels 0-255