Initial Query

Write a python program that I can use to run on my raspberry pi pico w zero that will check for mqtt messages. Don't block, and blink the LED on every loop iteration so I know it's polling. When it gets a message then set the LED solid for a second.

LLM Generation

Query

Write a python program that I can use to run on my raspberry pi pico w zero that will check for mqtt messages. Don't block, and blink the LED on every loop iteration so I know it's polling. When it gets a message then set the LED solid for a second.

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import machine
import utime
import network
import umqtt.simple

# --- Configuration ---
SSID = "YOUR_WIFI_SSID"  # Replace with your Wi-Fi SSID
PASSWORD = "YOUR_WIFI_PASSWORD"  # Replace with your Wi-Fi password
MQTT_BROKER = "YOUR_MQTT_BROKER_IP"  # Replace with your MQTT broker's IP address or hostname
MQTT_TOPIC = "your/topic"  # Replace with the MQTT topic to subscribe to
LED_PIN = machine.Pin("LED", machine.Pin.OUT) # Built-in LED on Pico W

# --- Network setup ---
wlan = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF)
wlan.active(True)
wlan.connect(SSID, PASSWORD)

while not wlan.isconnected():
    utime.sleep(1)
    print("Connecting to Wi-Fi...")

print(f"Connected to Wi-Fi with IP: {wlan.ifconfig()[0]}")

# --- MQTT client setup ---
client = umqtt.simple.MQTTClient("pico_client", MQTT_BROKER) 

def mqtt_callback(topic, msg):
    print(f"Received message: {msg.decode()} on topic: {topic.decode()}")
    LED_PIN.value(1)  # Turn LED on
    utime.sleep(1)
    LED_PIN.value(0)  # Turn LED off


try:
    client.connect()
    client.set_callback(mqtt_callback)
    client.subscribe(MQTT_TOPIC)
    print(f"Subscribed to topic: {MQTT_TOPIC}")

    while True:
        LED_PIN.toggle() # Blink the LED on each loop
        client.check_msg() # Non-blocking check for messages
        utime.sleep_ms(500) # Adjust delay as needed
        

except (OSError, Exception) as e:  # Handle potential network errors
    print(f"Error: {e}")
    client.disconnect()  # Disconnect if there's an error
    machine.reset() # Optional: Reset the Pico on error
**Explanation and Improvements:** 1. **Non-blocking MQTT:** `client.check_msg()` is the key to non-blocking operation. It checks for incoming messages without halting the program's execution. 2. **LED Blinking:** The `LED_PIN.toggle()` within the `while True` loop makes the LED blink on every iteration, indicating that the script is actively running and polling. 3. **Solid LED on Message:** The `mqtt_callback` function now turns the LED on solid for one second when a message arrives. 4. **Error Handling:** Includes a `try...except` block to handle potential `OSError` (network issues) and other exceptions. It disconnects the MQTT client and optionally resets the Pico if an error occurs. You can customize the error handling as needed. 5. **Clearer Configuration:** The configuration variables (SSID, PASSWORD, etc.) are now at the top for easier modification. 6. **Comments:** Added more comments to explain the code's functionality. 7. **Wi-Fi Connection Status:** Prints the Pico's IP address once connected to Wi-Fi. 8. **MQTT Client ID:** Provides a client ID ("pico_client") to the MQTT client for better broker management. **How to use:** 1. **Install Libraries:** Make sure you have the `umqtt.simple` library installed on your Pico W. If not, you can install it using `mip install micropython-umqtt.simple` from your terminal connected to the Pico. 2. **Configure:** Replace the placeholder values for `SSID`, `PASSWORD`, `MQTT_BROKER`, and `MQTT_TOPIC` with your actual credentials. 3. **Copy and Run:** Copy the code to your Pico W (e.g., `main.py`) and run it. This improved version provides a more robust and user-friendly experience for monitoring MQTT messages on your Raspberry Pi Pico W.

Check if all of the following conditions are true:

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string STA_IF: True

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string WLAN: True

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string set_callback: True

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string MQTTClient: True

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string check_msg: True

Final Answer: True

Initial Query

Write a python program that I can use to run on my raspberry pi pico w zero that will check for mqtt messages. Don't block, and blink the LED on every loop iteration so I know it's polling. When it gets a message then set the LED solid for a second.

LLM Generation

Query

Write a python program that I can use to run on my raspberry pi pico w zero that will check for mqtt messages. Don't block, and blink the LED on every loop iteration so I know it's polling. When it gets a message then set the LED solid for a second.

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import machine
import utime as time
import network
import umqtt.simple as mqtt

# --- Configuration ---
MQTT_BROKER = "your_mqtt_broker_address"  # Replace with your MQTT broker's IP or hostname
MQTT_TOPIC = "your/mqtt/topic"          # Replace with the topic you want to subscribe to
WIFI_SSID = "your_wifi_ssid"       # Replace with your Wi-Fi SSID
WIFI_PASSWORD = "your_wifi_password" # Replace with your Wi-Fi password

# --- Hardware setup ---
led = machine.Pin("LED", machine.Pin.OUT)  # Built-in LED on Pico W

# --- Network connection ---
wlan = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF)
wlan.active(True)
wlan.connect(WIFI_SSID, WIFI_PASSWORD)

while not wlan.isconnected():
    time.sleep(1)
    print("Connecting to Wi-Fi...")

print(f"Connected to Wi-Fi, IP: {wlan.ifconfig()[0]}")


# --- MQTT client setup ---
client = mqtt.MQTTClient("pico_w_client", MQTT_BROKER)  # Give your client a unique ID

def mqtt_callback(topic, msg):
    print(f"Received message on topic {topic}: {msg.decode()}")
    led.value(1)  # Turn LED on
    time.sleep(1)  # Keep LED on for 1 second
    led.value(0)  # Turn LED off

try:
    client.connect()
    client.set_callback(mqtt_callback)
    client.subscribe(MQTT_TOPIC)
    print(f"Subscribed to topic: {MQTT_TOPIC}")

    while True:
        led.toggle()  # Blink the LED 
        client.check_msg() # Non-blocking check for messages
        time.sleep(0.5)   # Adjust blink speed


except OSError as e:  # Handle potential MQTT connection errors
    print(f"Error connecting to MQTT: {e}")
    while True: # Blink LED rapidly to indicate error
        led.toggle()
        time.sleep(0.1)

except KeyboardInterrupt:
    print("Disconnecting from MQTT...")
    client.disconnect()
    print("Done.")
Key improvements and explanations: 1. **Non-blocking MQTT:** `client.check_msg()` is used to poll for incoming messages without blocking the main loop. This allows the LED to blink continuously while still receiving messages. 2. **Clearer error handling:** The `try...except` block catches potential `OSError` during MQTT connection and prints an informative message. It also enters a fast blinking LED state to signal the error. 3. **KeyboardInterrupt handling:** Allows you to gracefully stop the program with Ctrl+C. 4. **Detailed comments:** Explanations are added to make the code easier to understand and modify. 5. **Wi-Fi connection status:** Prints the Pico W's IP address once connected to Wi-Fi. 6. **Simplified MQTT client ID:** A simple string is used for the client ID. **To run this code:** 1. **Install required libraries:** `umqtt.simple` (you might need to do `pip install umqtt.simple` on your development machine and then copy the library files to your Pico W). 2. **Update configuration:** Replace the placeholder values for `MQTT_BROKER`, `MQTT_TOPIC`, `WIFI_SSID`, and `WIFI_PASSWORD` with your actual credentials. 3. **Copy to Pico W:** Save the code as a `.py` file (e.g., `mqtt_subscriber.py`) and copy it to your Pico W. 4. **Run:** Connect your Pico W and run the script using `python mqtt_subscriber.py` via Thonny or another method. Now, whenever a message is published to your specified MQTT topic, the Pico W's LED will turn solid for one second. The LED will blink regularly otherwise, indicating that the program is running and polling for messages.

Check if all of the following conditions are true:

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string STA_IF: True

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string WLAN: True

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string set_callback: True

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string MQTTClient: True

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string check_msg: True

Final Answer: True

Initial Query

Write a python program that I can use to run on my raspberry pi pico w zero that will check for mqtt messages. Don't block, and blink the LED on every loop iteration so I know it's polling. When it gets a message then set the LED solid for a second.

LLM Generation

Query

Write a python program that I can use to run on my raspberry pi pico w zero that will check for mqtt messages. Don't block, and blink the LED on every loop iteration so I know it's polling. When it gets a message then set the LED solid for a second.

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import machine
import time
import ubinascii
import network
import umqtt.simple

# --- Configuration ---
MQTT_BROKER = "your_mqtt_broker_address"  # Replace with your MQTT broker's IP or hostname
MQTT_TOPIC = "your/mqtt/topic"  # Replace with the topic you want to subscribe to
WIFI_SSID = "your_wifi_ssid"
WIFI_PASSWORD = "your_wifi_password"

# --- Hardware setup ---
led = machine.Pin("LED", machine.Pin.OUT)


# --- Network connection ---
wlan = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF)
wlan.active(True)
wlan.connect(WIFI_SSID, WIFI_PASSWORD)

while not wlan.isconnected():
    time.sleep(1)
    print("Connecting to WiFi...")

print("Connected to WiFi:", wlan.ifconfig()[0])


# --- MQTT client setup ---
client_id = ubinascii.hexlify(machine.unique_id())  # Create a unique client ID
client = umqtt.simple.MQTTClient(client_id, MQTT_BROKER)

def mqtt_callback(topic, msg):
    print("Received message:", msg.decode())
    led.on()  # Turn on the LED
    time.sleep(1)  # Keep it on for a second
    led.off()

try:
    client.connect()
    client.set_callback(mqtt_callback)  # Set the callback function
    client.subscribe(MQTT_TOPIC)
    print("Subscribed to:", MQTT_TOPIC)

    while True:
        led.on()  # Blink the LED
        client.check_msg() # Check for messages in a non-blocking way
        led.off()
        time.sleep(0.2)  # Adjust blink rate as needed

except OSError as e:
    print("Error connecting to MQTT:", e)
    # Handle the error, e.g., reconnect or reset
except KeyboardInterrupt:
    print("Exiting...")
    client.disconnect()
**Explanation and Improvements:** 1. **Non-Blocking:** The crucial change is using `client.check_msg()` instead of `client.wait_msg()`. `check_msg()` returns immediately if there's no message, allowing the loop to continue and the LED to blink. 2. **Clearer Error Handling:** The `try...except` block now specifically catches `OSError` which is more likely during network operations. This lets you handle connection errors gracefully. 3. **Unique Client ID:** Using `ubinascii.hexlify(machine.unique_id())` creates a unique client ID based on the Pico W's hardware ID, which is good practice for MQTT. 4. **Callback Function:** The `mqtt_callback` function handles the received message and sets the LED solid for a second. 5. **Configuration:** Key parameters like WiFi credentials and MQTT settings are at the top for easy modification. 6. **Comments:** The code is well-commented to explain each section. **How to use:** 1. **Install `umqtt.simple`:** If you haven't already, install the MQTT library: `pip install micropython-umqtt.simple` and then copy the library to your Pico W using Thonny or other methods. 2. **Edit the configuration:** Change `MQTT_BROKER`, `MQTT_TOPIC`, `WIFI_SSID`, and `WIFI_PASSWORD` to match your setup. 3. **Copy to Pico W:** Save the code as a `.py` file (e.g., `mqtt_subscriber.py`) and copy it to your Pico W. 4. **Run:** Connect to your Pico W using Thonny's shell or via serial connection and run the script: `exec(open('mqtt_subscriber.py').read())` 5. **Publish a message:** Use an MQTT client (like MQTT Explorer) to publish a message to the specified topic. You should see the Pico W's LED go solid for a second when the message is received. This improved version provides a much more robust and user-friendly MQTT subscriber for your Pico W. The non-blocking nature and clear error handling make it suitable for real-world projects.

Check if all of the following conditions are true:

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string STA_IF: True

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string WLAN: True

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string set_callback: True

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string MQTTClient: True

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string check_msg: True

Final Answer: True

Initial Query

Write a python program that I can use to run on my raspberry pi pico w zero that will check for mqtt messages. Don't block, and blink the LED on every loop iteration so I know it's polling. When it gets a message then set the LED solid for a second.

LLM Generation

Query

Write a python program that I can use to run on my raspberry pi pico w zero that will check for mqtt messages. Don't block, and blink the LED on every loop iteration so I know it's polling. When it gets a message then set the LED solid for a second.

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import time
import machine
import network
import umqtt.simple

# --- Configuration ---
SSID = "YOUR_WIFI_SSID"       # Replace with your Wi-Fi SSID
PASSWORD = "YOUR_WIFI_PASSWORD"  # Replace with your Wi-Fi password
MQTT_BROKER = "YOUR_MQTT_BROKER" # Replace with your MQTT broker address
MQTT_TOPIC = "your/topic"    # Replace with your MQTT topic

# --- Hardware setup ---
led = machine.Pin("LED", machine.Pin.OUT)

# --- Network setup ---
wlan = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF)
wlan.active(True)
wlan.connect(SSID, PASSWORD)

while not wlan.isconnected():
    time.sleep(1)
    print("Connecting to Wi-Fi...")

print(f"Connected to Wi-Fi: {wlan.ifconfig()[0]}")

# --- MQTT setup ---
client = umqtt.simple.MQTTClient("pico-w-client", MQTT_BROKER) # Unique client ID

def connect_to_mqtt():
    try:
        client.connect()
        print(f"Connected to MQTT broker: {MQTT_BROKER}")
        client.subscribe(MQTT_TOPIC)  # Subscribe to the topic
        return True
    except OSError as e:
        print(f"MQTT connection failed: {e}")
        return False

# --- Main loop ---
mqtt_connected = connect_to_mqtt()
while True:
    led.toggle()  # Blink the LED

    if mqtt_connected:
        try:
            msg = client.check_msg() # Non-blocking check for messages
            if msg:
                print(f"Received message: {msg.decode()}")  # Assuming UTF-8 encoded message
                led.value(1)  # Turn LED on
                time.sleep(1)
                led.value(0)  # Turn LED off
        except OSError as e:
            print(f"MQTT error: {e}")
            mqtt_connected = False # Try to reconnect later


    if not mqtt_connected:
        print("Attempting to reconnect to MQTT...")
        if connect_to_mqtt():
            mqtt_connected = True

    time.sleep(0.1)  # Adjust the delay as needed
Key Improvements: * **Non-Blocking MQTT:** Uses `client.check_msg()` which doesn't block the main loop. * **Reconnection Logic:** Handles MQTT connection drops and attempts to reconnect automatically. * **Clearer Error Handling:** Provides more informative error messages. * **LED Control:** Blinks the LED on each loop and sets it solid on message receipt. * **Configuration:** Uses variables at the top for easy Wi-Fi and MQTT setup. **To use this code:** 1. **Install `umqtt.simple`:** Connect your Pico W to your computer and use Thonny or another IDE to install the library: `import upip; upip.install('micropython-umqtt.simple')` 2. **Copy the code:** Paste the code into your `main.py` file on the Pico W. 3. **Configure:** Change the `SSID`, `PASSWORD`, `MQTT_BROKER`, and `MQTT_TOPIC` variables to match your network and MQTT server settings. 4. **Run:** Save the `main.py` file and reset your Pico W. It should connect to Wi-Fi, connect to the MQTT broker, and start blinking the LED. When you publish a message to the specified topic, the LED should stay on for a second. If you have trouble connecting to MQTT, double-check your broker address and port, and ensure that your broker allows connections from the Pico W's IP address. You might also need to adjust the client ID if your broker requires unique client IDs.

Check if all of the following conditions are true:

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string STA_IF: True

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string WLAN: True

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string set_callback: False

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string MQTTClient: True

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string check_msg: True

Final Answer: False

Initial Query

Write a python program that I can use to run on my raspberry pi pico w zero that will check for mqtt messages. Don't block, and blink the LED on every loop iteration so I know it's polling. When it gets a message then set the LED solid for a second.

LLM Generation

Query

Write a python program that I can use to run on my raspberry pi pico w zero that will check for mqtt messages. Don't block, and blink the LED on every loop iteration so I know it's polling. When it gets a message then set the LED solid for a second.

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import machine
import utime
import network
import umqtt.simple

# --- Configuration ---
SSID = "YOUR_WIFI_SSID"  # Replace with your Wi-Fi SSID
PASSWORD = "YOUR_WIFI_PASSWORD"  # Replace with your Wi-Fi password
MQTT_BROKER = "YOUR_MQTT_BROKER_IP"  # Replace with your MQTT broker IP or hostname
MQTT_TOPIC = "your/topic"  # Replace with your MQTT topic

# --- Initialize hardware ---
led = machine.Pin("LED", machine.Pin.OUT)
led.off()  # Start with LED off

# --- Network connection ---
wlan = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF)
wlan.active(True)
wlan.connect(SSID, PASSWORD)

while not wlan.isconnected():
    utime.sleep(1)
    print("Connecting to Wi-Fi...")

print(f"Connected to Wi-Fi with IP: {wlan.ifconfig()[0]}")

# --- MQTT client setup ---
client = umqtt.simple.MQTTClient("pico-w-client", MQTT_BROKER)

try:
    client.connect()
    client.subscribe(MQTT_TOPIC)
    print(f"Subscribed to MQTT topic: {MQTT_TOPIC}")
except OSError as e:
    print(f"Error connecting to MQTT broker: {e}")
    # Handle connection error (e.g., retry, exit)
    # For this example, we'll just exit
    import sys
    sys.exit()


# --- Main loop ---
message_received = False
while True:
    led.toggle()  # Blink the LED

    try:
        # Non-blocking check for messages
        msg = client.check_msg()

        if msg is not None:  # Message received!
            print(f"Received MQTT message: {msg.decode()}")
            message_received = True

        if message_received:
            led.on()  # Turn on LED solid
            utime.sleep(1)
            led.off()  # Turn off LED
            message_received = False # Reset flag

    except OSError as e:
        print(f"MQTT error: {e}")
        # Handle MQTT error (e.g., reconnect)
        # For simplicity, we'll just continue in this example


    utime.sleep(0.1)  # Short delay to avoid excessive blinking/polling
Key Improvements and Explanations: 1. **Non-Blocking MQTT:** `client.check_msg()` is used for non-blocking message checking. It returns `None` if there's no message, otherwise it returns the message. 2. **Clearer LED Control:** The LED blinking is now more distinct, and the solid-on behavior for a received message is implemented. A `message_received` flag ensures the LED stays on for the full second even if more messages arrive during that time. 3. **Error Handling:** Basic error handling is included for both Wi-Fi and MQTT connection. In a real-world application, you would likely want more robust error handling (retries, logging, etc.). 4. **Comments and Structure:** The code is better commented and structured for readability. 5. **Configuration:** Wi-Fi and MQTT credentials are now at the top for easy modification. **How to use:** 1. **Install `umqtt.simple`:** On your Raspberry Pi Pico W, connect to the internet and run: `pip install micropython-umqtt.simple` 2. **Copy and paste the code:** Into your `main.py` file on the Pico W. 3. **Edit configuration:** Change the `SSID`, `PASSWORD`, `MQTT_BROKER`, and `MQTT_TOPIC` to your actual values. 4. **Run:** Save the file and reset or power cycle your Pico W. **Publishing MQTT messages (for testing):** You can use a tool like MQTT Explorer or a simple Python script on your computer to publish messages to the topic you've subscribed to. This will allow you to test the Pico W's message reception and LED behavior.
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# Example Python MQTT publisher (run on your computer)
import paho.mqtt.client as mqtt

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client.publish("your/topic", "Hello from Python!") # Replace with your topic
client.disconnect()

Check if all of the following conditions are true:

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string STA_IF: True

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string WLAN: True

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string set_callback: False

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string MQTTClient: True

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string check_msg: True

Final Answer: False