WebSocket Client Thread

The WebSocketClientThread module, contained in the WebSocketClientThread.py file, is a crucial component of the Lidar Distance system. This module manages a WebSocket client connection, continuously monitors changes in stop flags, and sends relevant data to the app handler.

Class: WebSocketClientThread

Attributes

  • ip_address: The IP address of the app handler.
  • app_handler_port: The port number of the app handler.

Methods

__init__(self, ip_address, app_handler_port)

Initializes the WebSocketClientThread instance.

  • Parameters:
    • ip_address: IP address for the app handler connection.
    • app_handler_port: Port number for the app handler connection.
  • Usage: 
    websocket_client_thread = WebSocketClientThread(ip_address, app_handler_port)

run(self)

The main execution method of the thread. Monitors changes in stop flags and sends relevant data to the app handler.

send_data_to_app_handler(self, ip_address, app_handler_port)

Sends stop flag data as a json package to the app handler using a WebSocket connection.

  • Parameters:
    • ip_address: IP address for the app handler connection.
    • app_handler_port: Port number for the app handler connection.
  • Usage:
    • This method is called internally during the thread execution.

Script Execution

The WebSocket Client Thread can be executed as part of the Lidar Distance Controller system. Ensure that the necessary dependencies are installed and run the main controller script.

Part in the Code 

websocket_client_thread = WebSocketClientThread(appHandlerIP, appHandlerPort)
websocket_client_thread.start()