My original Python Campimeter code, originall for OSX 10.7.5.


 
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My original Python Campimeter code, originall for OSX 10.7.5.

Hi all...


This was the original code I created to expand a terminal on the fly using Python 2.6.x to the now 3.8.0 without modification under OSX 10.7.5.
I had no idea at the time that the MBP terminal could be full screen until here:
Campimeter.sh for macOS
So now i am doing a 'bash' version...
Code:
# Campimeter.py
#
# I needed the facility to have a maximised Terminal window on OSX 10.7.5 and this was the result...
# A DEMO to show how to increase the size of a Terminal window and obtain the maximum usable size on a _desktop_.
# The Terminal window must be initially set manually at the uppermost left hand corner and Python started inside
# this window. The colours for this DEMO inside OSX 10.7.5, are grey background, red square and yellow asterisk/characters...
#
# Written in such a way as anyone can understand how it works, youngsters too.
#
# To run type from the Python prompt:-
#
# >>> exec(open("/full/path/to/Campimeter.py).read())<CR>
#
# Where "/full/path/to/" is where you have saved this code; then have a little fun...
#
# This code generates a crude Campimeter... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campimeter ...and is used to check
# visual field. Just focus on the red square as close as possible to the screen in the centre of the window
# after pressing <CR> from the initial window and then press Ctrl-C immediately after you see an asterisk flash.
# It is possible to get the Ctrl-C to _crash_ out and stop the DEMO if Ctrl-C is pressed at any other time than 
# just after seeing the asterisk flash. The cursor has not been turned off and will be seen on the left hand
# side of the window, so try to ignore it.
#
# $VER: Campimeter.py_Version_0.00.10_(C)2012_B.Walker_G0LCU.
# This code is issued as Public Domain and you may do with it as you please.
#
# I have not reset the Terminal back to its original state although all of the information how to do it is in
# this code. Colours are easily reset in Python but not included in the code also...
#
# Designed and tested on a Macbook Pro, OSX 10.7.5 using Python Versions 2.6.7 and 2.7.1. Also tested on Debian
# Linux 6.0.x using Python versions 2.6.6, 2.7.2 and 3.1.3, AND, now 3.8.0 on 30-01-2020...
# It would be interesting to see which other platform variants this idea works on; just add a comment...

# All imports required.
import os
import sys
import random
import time

# Ensure Python Version 3.x.x is included...
if sys.version[0]=="3": raw_input=input

# Set some values as global, my choice! ;o)
global row
global column
global attempts

# Allocate initial Terminal window values to be much greater than the allowed Terminal size on the desktop...
row=200
column=300
attempts=0

# Set the Terminal window size larger than its default!
sys.stdout.write("\x1b[8;{rows};{cols}t".format(rows=row,cols=column))

# Set up a basic user window starting with a grey, cleared window...
print("\033[1;93;100m")
n=os.system("clear")
# Add a delay to allow settings to settle...
time.sleep(1)
print("\n$VER: Campimeter.py_Version_0.00.10_(C)2012_B.Walker_G0LCU.\n")
print("Press the <CR> key to start. After this window is exited focus on")
print("the centred, coloured square. Position yourself until you are both")
print("comfortable and the screen presents a wide field of view. Use the two")
print("keys Ctrl-C if and when you see a randomly positioned _*_ displayed.\n")
print("The larger the display used the better, have fun...\n")
# time.sleep(1)
raw_input("Press the <CR> key to continue...")

# Now get the _new_ real size of the Terminal window...
rows,columns=os.popen("stty size","r").read().split()
row=int(rows)
column=int(columns)

def locate(user_string="$VER: Campimeter.py_Version_0.00.10_(C)2012-2013_B.Walker_G0LCU.",x=0,y=0):
    # Don't allow any user errors. Python's own error detection will check for
    # syntax and concatination, etc, etc, errors.
    x=int(x)
    y=int(y)
    if x>=255: x=255
    if y>=255: y=255
    if x<=0: x=0
    if y<=0: y=0
    HORIZ=str(x)
    VERT=str(y)
    # Plot the user_string at the starting position HORIZ, VERT...
    print("\033["+VERT+";"+HORIZ+"f"+user_string)

def main():
    # Ensure certain _variables_ remain global, my choice... ;o)
    global row
    global column
    global attempts

    # Note:- row and colour are already set.
    attempts=0

    # Clear the window for the test.
    n=os.system("clear")

    # Set the centred red square for the start...
    locate("\033[0;41;41m  \033[1;93;100m ",int(column/2),int(row/2))

    # This is set for 5 possible attempts only. Just change the number 5 to your number of attempts.
    for n in range(0,5,1):
        try:
            # Have a random start waiting time...
            waiting_time=int(random.random()*6)
            time.sleep(waiting_time)
            coloured_spot_column=int(random.random()*int(columns))
            coloured_spot_row=int(random.random()*int(rows))
            # Display a coloured asterisk randomly on screen for a brief period...
            locate("\033[1;93;100m*\033[1;93;100m ",coloured_spot_column,coloured_spot_row)
            # This is the timer to display the asterisk and is made relatively easy...
            time.sleep(0.2)
            # Clear this displayed asterisk...
            locate("\033[1;93;100m \033[1;93;100m ",coloured_spot_column,coloured_spot_row)
            # Because this code does not detect whether the red square might be overwritten,
            # ensure that it is redrawn at the centre of the Terminal window.
            locate("\033[0;41;41m  \033[1;93;100m ",int(column/2),int(row/2))
            # Hold long enough to react to Ctrl-C...
            time.sleep(1)
        except KeyboardInterrupt:
            # After pressing Ctrl-C ensure ^c or ^C is not seen on the screen and update.
            print("\b\b\b\b    ")
            attempts=attempts+1
            time.sleep(1)

    # Give the results for this fun project and re-run if required...
    print("You had "+str(attempts)+" successes out of "+str((n+1))+" possible attempts...\n")
    again=raw_input("Do you want to try again? (Y/N):- ")
    if again=="y" or again=="Y": main()

main()
# It is easy to reset the Terminal back to the default size AND colours using the methods already shown.
# I have not bothered, as the intent of this DEMO is to show how to increase the size of the Terminal
# window and obtain the real, new size too.

# End of Campimeter.py DEMO.
# Enjoy finding simple solutuions to often very difficult problems...


Yet another of my bizarre coding projects...

Enjoy...
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