Module feed_pattern

Contains the data definition for the time profile of the feed Defines the data structures that represent a complete, multistep feeding process.

This module provides the Feedpattern and FeedPhase structs, which together describe a single, executable feeding profile. These structures are typically populated with data retrieved from the database and are used by the Feed controller to orchestrate the feeding sequence.

Key Components

• Feedpattern: Represents a complete feeding profile. It consists of a profile name and a vector of one or more FeedPhases. It acts as a container for the entire sequence of actions.

• FeedPhase: Represents a single step within a Feedpattern. Each phase is composed of two parts:

  1. A pause period, during which certain pumps can be temporarily disabled.
  2. A feed period, where the feeder motor is activated for a specific duration.

  The state (on or off) of the skimmer and various pumps can be configured independently for both the pause and feed parts of a phase.

Design and Architecture

The design allows for complex and flexible feeding schedules. A simple feeding might consist of a single FeedPhase (e.g., “pause pumps, run feeder, resume pumps”). A more complex pattern could involve multiple phases to dispense multiple quantities of food or to allow food to circulate before resuming full filtration.

Example of a Multi-Phase Pattern

A Feedpattern could be configured to:

1. Phase 1: Pause the main pumps and skimmer, then run the feeder for 2 seconds to dispense food.
2. Phase 2: Keep pumps off for a 10-second pause to let fish eat, with no feeder activity.
3. Phase 3: Run the feeder for 5 seconds to dispense more food.
4. Phase 4: Wait another 15 seconds before all devices resume normal operation.

This entire sequence would be contained within a single Feedpattern struct as a Vec<FeedPhase>.

Structs

FeedPhase

Holds the configuration data of one feed phase.

Feedpattern

Holds the configuration data of one feed pattern.