Morse code Example

[ed7coyne]

For #165

This is still a work in progress. Thought I would share though if you were interested in playing with it to see if we think this is a compelling example.

It currently works and prints data to the screen and serial.

Quick overview:

• uses button 'c'.
• you can change the timing by setting the variable "shortMillis" in the file.
• All morse code timing is based on the duration of the short element (.).
• a long (-) is three times the length of a short.
• the delay between letters is the same duration as a long (3*short).
• The delay between words is 7 times a short.

[ed7coyne]

Updated it to show an onscreen indicator to help with those of us timing challenged.
show '.' then '-' when entering code and shows 'l' and 'w' when pausing for whether you will create a new letter or word.

[ed7coyne]

@proppy If you get a sec to try this out I think it is a decent proof of concept and we should decide if we think it is worth building the system around it we discussed.

[proppy]

Cool :) I tried the demo, I still have to get used to the timing and the separation between words but it's a solid proof of concept!

I wonder if we should use multiple buttons to help with the timing/seperator.

[ed7coyne]

I think the timing may need to be sped up a bit, it feels a little long now.

What do you propose we do with the extra buttons? Control the timing speed? I think we need a reset button at least.

In part I think the timing adds a bit of gamification to this. Trying to actually type a word while looking up the letters is challenging but I feel you could get good at it with a little practice.

[proppy]

What do you propose we do with the extra buttons? Control the timing speed? I think we need a reset button at least.

I was thinking maybe have the button validate letter or words, or even try to have 2 differents button one for long and one for short (but it might denaturate the morse feel).

In part I think the timing adds a bit of gamification to this.

That's interesting, maybe we could explore that further and display the morse code + translation on screen, so instead of having to look common phrase up, you should just type them while looking at the screen.

[ed7coyne]

Just realized the timing was all off for the display on the 'l' and 'w'. It is easier to use now that I fixed it.

[googlebot]

CLAs look good, thanks!