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Timed message board
Before we dive into the app creation, let's briefly discuss the Lametric TIME platform. It's a digital display that can show various information, including custom-built apps. These apps are typically created using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
App Structure and Functionality:
For your desired app, we'll need the following components:
Message Storage: This will store the messages, their content, and the timeframes when they should appear.Time Tracking: A function to continuously check the current time and compare it to the stored message timeframes.Display Logic: A mechanism to decide which message to display based on the current time.Hiding Mechanism: A way to hide the app when no messages are scheduled.
Code Example:
Here's a basic JavaScript code structure to achieve slope:
// Message storage (replace with your preferred data structure)
const messages = [
{ content: "Work", startTime: "12:00", endTime: "16:00" },
{ content: "Clean house", startTime: "16:00", endTime: "18:00" }
];
// Time tracking and display logic
function updateDisplay() {
const currentTime = new Date();
let currentMessage = null;
for (const message of messages) {
const startTime = new Date(currentTime.getFullYear(), currentTime.getMonth(), currentTime.getDate(), message.startTime.split(":")[0], message.startTime.split(":")[1]);
const endTime = new Date(currentTime.getFullYear(), currentTime.getMonth(), currentTime.getDate(), message.endTime.split(":")[0], message.endTime.split(":")[1]);
if (currentTime >= startTime && currentTime < endTime) {
currentMessage = message;
break;
}
}
if (currentMessage) {
// Display the message on the Lametric TIME device
// (e.g., using Lametric's API or a custom integration)
displayMessage(currentMessage.content);
} else {
// Hide the app
hideApp();
}
}
// Function to display a message on the Lametric TIME device
function displayMessage(message) {
// Your Lametric TIME-specific code here
}
// Function to hide the app
function hideApp() {
// Your Lametric TIME-specific code here
}
// Update the display every minute (adjust as needed)
setInterval(updateDisplay, 60000);That sounds like a useful feature. Until it’s implemented, you might be able to simulate it by using scheduled notifications or third-party integrations (like IFTTT or Home Assistant) to push messages to the device at set times. Would you be open to trying that as a temporary solution?
LaMetric Support
It is possible to achieve this functionality by using LaMetric's Schedule mode. Just duplicate several Message Board apps and use Schedule mode to indicate at what time each app should be visible. Hope it helps.
LaMetric Support Team
Joaquin Roozemond