[TASK] Define and Implement Log Panel with Relevant Runtime Data

[niclassvardal-boop]

Description of task

Create a log panel in the GUI that displays key runtime events, system messages, and operator actions. The log should help with debugging, post-mission analysis, and real-time awareness.

What should be shown in the log?

Category	Example Entries
System Events	GUI startup/shutdown, connection established/lost, recording started/stopped
Telemetry Alerts	Signal loss, overheating, leak detection, battery warnings
Operator Actions	Surface button pressed, kill switch activated, overlays toggled
Recording Events	Data stream recording started/stopped, file saved with timestamp
Error Messages	Backend exceptions, failed commands, missing data streams
Sensor Updates	New sensor connected, leak detection triggered, calibration complete
Integration Logs	Messages from other teams’ systems (e.g. leak detection module, ROS nodes)

Suggested Workflow

• Create QTextEdit or custom widget for log display
• Format log entries with timestamp and category
• Add function to append new log entries from backend or GUI actions
• Implement log filtering (e.g. show only errors or telemetry)
• Optionally allow export of log to file

Specifications

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Contacts

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Code Quality

• Every function in header files are documented (inputs/returns/exceptions)
• The project has automated tests that cover MOST of the functions and branches in functions (pytest/gtest)
• The code is documented on the wiki (provide link)