Move all animations to Pico firmware, Pi becomes HTTP-serial bridge

Pico runs all 9 mood animations and jaw modes locally instead of
receiving per-LED serial commands from the Pi. New protocol: bare
integers for fire-and-forget jaw amplitude, "mood X" / "jaw X" for
mode switches. Cuts light_service.py from 409 to 193 lines.

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>

README.md

@@ -8,14 +8,15 @@ LED strip control for head-vixy (Vixy's robotic head) via Raspberry Pi Pico 2.
 ┌─────────────────┐     USB Serial      ┌──────────────────┐
 │  Raspberry Pi 5 │◄──────────────────►│  Pico 2          │
 │  (light_service)│    /dev/ttyACM0     │  (main.py)       │
-│  Port 8781      │                     │                  │
+│  Port 8781      │                     │  Animation Engine │
-└─────────────────┘                     │  GP0 → Jaw LEDs  │
+└─────────────────┘                     │                  │
-                                        │  GP1 → Mood LEDs │
+  HTTP-to-serial                        │  GP0 → Jaw LEDs  │
+  bridge                                │  GP1 → Mood LEDs │
                                         └──────────────────┘
 ```
 
-- **Raspberry Pi 5** - Runs Python service, HTTP API, animation logic
+- **Raspberry Pi 5** - Thin HTTP-to-serial bridge, forwards mode commands
-- **Raspberry Pi Pico 2** - Controls LED strips via PIO, receives serial commands
+- **Raspberry Pi Pico 2** - Runs all LED animations locally via PIO
 - **Mood strip**: 56x WS2812B LEDs on GP1
 - **Jaw strip**: 14x WS2812B LEDs on GP0 (index 0 damaged, use 1-13)
 
@@ -28,11 +29,12 @@ The BBB PRU approach burned 4 boards. Pico 2 is $5, runs MicroPython, has hardwa
 ```
 head-lights/
 ├── README.md              # This file
-├── light_service.py       # Pi service (animations + HTTP API)
+├── light_service.py       # Pi service (HTTP-to-serial bridge)
 ├── requirements.txt       # Python deps (pyserial)
 ├── vixy-lights.service    # systemd unit file
+├── docs/plans/            # Design documents
 └── firmware/
-    └── main.py            # Pico 2 MicroPython firmware
+    └── main.py            # Pico 2 MicroPython firmware (animation engine)
 ```
 
 ## States
@@ -49,7 +51,6 @@ head-lights/
 | love | Soft pink 💕 | Gentle breathing | Tender/affectionate |
 | sleep | Dim blue-gray | Very slow, dim | Low power/resting |
 
-
 ## API Endpoints
 
 ```
@@ -57,30 +58,26 @@ GET  /health      - Service health (includes serial connection status)
 GET  /state       - Current light state + jaw level
 POST /state       - Set state: {"state": "listening"}
 POST /jaw/level   - Set jaw level: {"level": 0-100}
+POST /jaw/mode    - Set jaw mode: {"mode": "talking"}
 ```
 
 **Port: 8781**
 
 ## Pico Serial Protocol
 
-Commands sent over USB serial at 115200 baud:
+All animations run on the Pico. The Pi sends mode commands over USB serial at 115200 baud:
 
-```
+| Command | Example | Response | Description |
-<strip> <index> <r> <g> <b>   - Set single LED
+|---------|---------|----------|-------------|
-<strip> -1                     - Trigger strip update (show)
+| `<integer>` | `72` | *(none)* | Jaw amplitude 0-100, fire-and-forget |
-<strip> clear                  - Clear strip
+| `mood <mode>` | `mood thinking` | `OK` | Switch mood animation |
-<strip> fill <r> <g> <b>       - Fill entire strip (mood only)
+| `jaw <mode>` | `jaw talking` | `OK` | Switch jaw animation mode |
-```
 
-Strip IDs: 0 = Jaw, 1 = Mood
+**Mood modes:** idle, listening, responding, pleasure, thinking, playful, commanding, love, sleep, off
 
-Examples:
+**Jaw modes:** idle, talking, off
-```
+
-1 0 255 0 0      # Set mood LED 0 to red
+Bare integers are the fast path for jaw amplitude during speech — minimal bytes, no response wait.
-1 -1             # Show mood strip
-0 clear          # Clear jaw strip
-1 fill 0 255 255 # Fill mood with cyan
-```
 
 ## Installation
 
@@ -122,7 +119,7 @@ curl http://head-vixy.local:8781/health
 # Get current state
 curl http://head-vixy.local:8781/state
 
-# Set state
+# Set mood state
 curl -X POST http://head-vixy.local:8781/state \
   -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
   -d '{"state": "thinking"}'
@@ -131,6 +128,11 @@ curl -X POST http://head-vixy.local:8781/state \
 curl -X POST http://head-vixy.local:8781/jaw/level \
   -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
   -d '{"level": 75}'
+
+# Set jaw mode
+curl -X POST http://head-vixy.local:8781/jaw/mode \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  -d '{"mode": "talking"}'
 ```
 
 ## Unified Head Control

docs/plans/2026-01-31-pico-side-animations-design.md

@@ -0,0 +1,41 @@
+# Pico-Side Animations - Phase 1
+
+Move all animation logic from Pi's `light_service.py` to Pico's `firmware/main.py`.
+Pi becomes a thin HTTP-to-serial bridge.
+
+## New Serial Protocol
+
+| Input | Example | Response | Description |
+|-------|---------|----------|-------------|
+| `<int>` | `72` | *(none)* | Jaw amplitude 0-100, fire-and-forget |
+| `mood <mode>` | `mood thinking` | `OK` | Switch mood animation |
+| `jaw <mode>` | `jaw talking` | `OK` | Switch jaw animation |
+
+Mood modes: idle, listening, responding, pleasure, thinking, playful, commanding, love, sleep, off
+Jaw modes: idle, talking, off
+
+Bare integers are jaw amplitude (fast path, no response). This replaces per-LED serial flooding.
+
+## Pico Firmware Architecture
+
+Non-blocking main loop:
+1. Check serial (non-blocking poll)
+2. If data: integer -> jaw amplitude; string -> mode command
+3. Tick mood animation (based on mood_mode + time)
+4. Tick jaw animation (based on jaw_mode or amplitude)
+5. ~10-20ms frame pacing
+
+All 9 mood animations ported from light_service.py using `time.ticks_ms()`.
+Jaw: "level" mode maps 0-100 to 13 LEDs, "talking" mode oscillates autonomously.
+
+## Pi light_service.py Changes
+
+Remove: all animation logic, mood_buffer, per-LED helpers, main animation loop.
+Keep: HTTP API, serial connection management.
+POST /state -> sends `mood <state>\n`, waits for OK.
+POST /jaw/level -> sends `<level>\n`, fire-and-forget (no readline).
+
+## Files Changed
+
+- `firmware/main.py` - Full rewrite with animation engine
+- `light_service.py` - Strip down to HTTP-to-serial bridge

firmware/main.py

@@ -1,31 +1,43 @@
 """
-Pico 2 LED Controller for Vixy's Head
+Pico 2 LED Controller for Vixy's Head - Animation Engine
 
-Dual WS2812 strip control via USB serial.
+Runs all animations locally. Pi sends mode commands, Pico does the rest.
-- Strip 0 (Jaw):  GP0, 14 LEDs (index 0 damaged)
+
-- Strip 1 (Mood): GP1, 56 LEDs
+Hardware:
+  - Strip 0 (Jaw):  GP0, 14 LEDs (index 0 damaged, use 1-13)
+  - Strip 1 (Mood): GP1, 56 LEDs
 
 Protocol:
-  "0 index r g b"  - Set jaw LED
+  <integer>        - Jaw amplitude 0-100 (fire-and-forget, no response)
-  "1 index r g b"  - Set mood LED  
+  mood <mode>      - Set mood animation (responds OK)
-  "0 -1"           - Trigger jaw output
+  jaw <mode>       - Set jaw animation (responds OK)
-  "1 -1"           - Trigger mood output
+
-  "0 clear"        - Clear jaw
+Mood modes: idle, listening, responding, pleasure, thinking, playful, commanding, love, sleep, off
-  "1 clear"        - Clear mood
+Jaw modes: idle, talking, off
-  "1 fill r g b"   - Fill mood strip
 """
 
 import sys
 import array
+import math
 import time
 from machine import Pin
 import rp2
 
+try:
+    from urandom import getrandbits
+except ImportError:
+    from random import getrandbits
+
 # Configuration
 JAW_PIN = 0
 MOOD_PIN = 1
 JAW_LEDS = 14
 MOOD_LEDS = 56
+JAW_OFFSET = 1  # Skip index 0 (damaged)
+JAW_USABLE = JAW_LEDS - JAW_OFFSET  # 13
+
+FRAME_MS = 16  # ~60fps target
+
 
 # WS2812 PIO program - 800kHz timing
 @rp2.asm_pio(sideset_init=rp2.PIO.OUT_LOW, out_shiftdir=rp2.PIO.SHIFT_LEFT, autopull=True, pull_thresh=24)
@@ -72,63 +84,317 @@ class WS2812Strip:
 # Initialize strips
 jaw = WS2812Strip(JAW_PIN, JAW_LEDS, 0)
 mood = WS2812Strip(MOOD_PIN, MOOD_LEDS, 1)
-strips = [jaw, mood]
 
-# Clear both on startup
 jaw.clear()
 jaw.show()
 mood.clear()
 mood.show()
 
+
+# === Color definitions ===
+# (r, g, b) tuples
+MOOD_COLORS = {
+    "idle":       (0, 255, 255),
+    "listening":  (160, 255, 255),
+    "responding": (100, 220, 255),
+    "pleasure":   (180, 150, 255),
+    "thinking":   (255, 180, 50),
+    "playful":    (255, 130, 90),
+    "commanding": (220, 50, 120),
+    "love":       (255, 160, 180),
+    "sleep":      (20, 22, 35),
+}
+
+JAW_COLOR = (0, 200, 255)
+
+
+# === Animation state ===
+mood_mode = "idle"
+jaw_mode = "off"
+jaw_amplitude = 0  # 0-100, set by bare integer commands
+
+# Per-animation persistent state
+larson_pos = 0
+larson_dir = 1
+wave_offset = 0.0
+# Sparkle buffer: store per-LED brightness as fixed-point (0-255)
+sparkle_buf = array.array("B", [0] * MOOD_LEDS)
+
+
+# === Helpers ===
+def scale_color_grb(r, g, b, factor_256):
+    """Scale RGB and return GRB packed int. factor_256 is 0-256 (fixed-point for 0.0-1.0)."""
+    rr = (r * factor_256) >> 8
+    gg = (g * factor_256) >> 8
+    bb = (b * factor_256) >> 8
+    return (gg << 16) | (rr << 8) | bb
+
+
+def pack_grb(r, g, b):
+    return (g << 16) | (r << 8) | b
+
+
+# Precompute a sine table (64 entries, values 0-255 representing 0.0-1.0)
+SINE_TABLE_SIZE = 64
+_sine_table = array.array("B", [0] * SINE_TABLE_SIZE)
+for _i in range(SINE_TABLE_SIZE):
+    # sin maps to 0..1 range: (sin(x) + 1) / 2
+    _v = (math.sin(2.0 * math.pi * _i / SINE_TABLE_SIZE) + 1.0) / 2.0
+    _sine_table[_i] = int(_v * 255)
+
+
+def sine_lookup(phase_256):
+    """Look up sine value from table. phase_256 is 0-255 mapping to 0-2pi. Returns 0-255."""
+    idx = (phase_256 * SINE_TABLE_SIZE) >> 8
+    return _sine_table[idx % SINE_TABLE_SIZE]
+
+
+# === Mood animation ticks ===
+
+def tick_pulse(now_ms, color, speed_mhz, min_b, max_b):
+    """Solid pulse animation. speed_mhz is milli-Hz (500 = 0.5 Hz)."""
+    # phase = (now_ms * speed_mhz / 1000) mod 256
+    phase = ((now_ms * speed_mhz) // 1000) & 0xFF
+    raw = sine_lookup(phase)  # 0-255
+    # Map to min_b..max_b range (both 0-255 scale)
+    brightness = min_b + ((max_b - min_b) * raw >> 8)
+    r, g, b = color
+    packed = scale_color_grb(r, g, b, brightness)
+    ar = mood.ar
+    for i in range(MOOD_LEDS):
+        ar[i] = packed
+    mood.show()
+
+
+def tick_wave(color):
+    """Traveling wave animation."""
+    global wave_offset
+    r, g, b = color
+    ar = mood.ar
+    for i in range(MOOD_LEDS):
+        # Wave phase for this LED
+        phase = int(((i - wave_offset) / 15.0) * 256) & 0xFF
+        raw = sine_lookup(phase)  # 0-255
+        # Map to 0.2-1.0 range: 51 + (205 * raw / 255)
+        brightness = 51 + ((204 * raw) >> 8)
+        ar[i] = scale_color_grb(r, g, b, brightness)
+    mood.show()
+    wave_offset += 0.5
+
+
+def tick_larson(color):
+    """Larson scanner (bouncing dot with trail)."""
+    global larson_pos, larson_dir
+    r, g, b = color
+    ar = mood.ar
+    # Clear
+    for i in range(MOOD_LEDS):
+        ar[i] = 0
+    # Bright point
+    if 0 <= larson_pos < MOOD_LEDS:
+        ar[larson_pos] = pack_grb(r, g, b)
+    # Trail (8 LEDs behind)
+    for t in range(1, 9):
+        idx = larson_pos - larson_dir * t
+        if 0 <= idx < MOOD_LEDS:
+            # cosine fade: cos((t/8) * pi/2) mapped to 0-256
+            fade = _sine_table[(SINE_TABLE_SIZE // 4 - (t * SINE_TABLE_SIZE // 32)) % SINE_TABLE_SIZE]
+            ar[idx] = scale_color_grb(r, g, b, fade)
+    mood.show()
+    larson_pos += larson_dir
+    if larson_pos >= MOOD_LEDS - 1:
+        larson_pos = MOOD_LEDS - 1
+        larson_dir = -1
+    elif larson_pos <= 0:
+        larson_pos = 0
+        larson_dir = 1
+
+
+def tick_sparkle(color):
+    """Random sparkle with decay."""
+    r, g, b = color
+    ar = mood.ar
+    buf = sparkle_buf
+    for i in range(MOOD_LEDS):
+        # Decay existing brightness by ~15%: multiply by 217/256
+        v = (buf[i] * 217) >> 8
+        # Random spawn: ~15% chance = getrandbits check
+        if getrandbits(3) == 0:  # 1/8 = 12.5%, close enough to 15%
+            v = 255
+        buf[i] = v
+        ar[i] = scale_color_grb(r, g, b, v)
+    mood.show()
+
+
+def tick_mood(now_ms):
+    """Run one frame of the current mood animation."""
+    mode = mood_mode
+    if mode == "off":
+        return
+
+    color = MOOD_COLORS.get(mode)
+    if color is None:
+        return
+
+    if mode == "idle":
+        tick_pulse(now_ms, color, 500, 51, 204)      # 0.5 Hz, 20-80%
+    elif mode == "listening":
+        tick_pulse(now_ms, color, 2000, 153, 255)     # 2.0 Hz, 60-100%
+    elif mode == "responding":
+        tick_wave(color)
+    elif mode == "pleasure":
+        tick_pulse(now_ms, color, 800, 77, 230)       # 0.8 Hz, 30-90%
+    elif mode == "thinking":
+        tick_larson(color)
+    elif mode == "playful":
+        tick_sparkle(color)
+    elif mode == "commanding":
+        tick_pulse(now_ms, color, 3000, 128, 255)     # 3.0 Hz, 50-100%
+    elif mode == "love":
+        tick_pulse(now_ms, color, 600, 102, 230)      # 0.6 Hz, 40-90%
+    elif mode == "sleep":
+        tick_pulse(now_ms, color, 200, 26, 77)        # 0.2 Hz, 10-30%
+
+
+# === Jaw animation ticks ===
+
+def jaw_set_amplitude(amp):
+    """Set jaw LEDs based on amplitude 0-100."""
+    num_lit = (amp * JAW_USABLE) // 100
+    r, g, b = JAW_COLOR
+    on = pack_grb(r, g, b)
+    ar = jaw.ar
+    ar[0] = 0  # Damaged LED always off
+    for i in range(JAW_OFFSET, JAW_LEDS):
+        if i - JAW_OFFSET < num_lit:
+            ar[i] = on
+        else:
+            ar[i] = 0
+    jaw.show()
+
+
+def tick_jaw(now_ms):
+    """Run one frame of jaw animation."""
+    mode = jaw_mode
+
+    if mode == "level":
+        jaw_set_amplitude(jaw_amplitude)
+    elif mode == "talking":
+        # Autonomous talking: oscillate with some randomness
+        phase = ((now_ms * 6000) // 1000) & 0xFF  # 6 Hz base
+        base = sine_lookup(phase)  # 0-255
+        # Add randomness: +/- 30
+        jitter = (getrandbits(6) - 32)  # -32 to 31
+        val = base + jitter
+        if val < 0:
+            val = 0
+        elif val > 255:
+            val = 255
+        amp = (val * 100) >> 8  # Scale to 0-100
+        jaw_set_amplitude(amp)
+    elif mode == "idle":
+        # Subtle dim glow
+        ar = jaw.ar
+        ar[0] = 0
+        dim = scale_color_grb(JAW_COLOR[0], JAW_COLOR[1], JAW_COLOR[2], 15)
+        for i in range(JAW_OFFSET, JAW_LEDS):
+            ar[i] = dim
+        jaw.show()
+    elif mode == "off":
+        pass  # Already cleared on mode switch
+
+
+# === Command processing ===
+
+def process_command(line):
+    """Parse incoming command. Returns True if response needed."""
+    global mood_mode, jaw_mode, jaw_amplitude
+
+    line = line.strip()
+    if not line:
+        return
+
+    # Fast path: bare integer = jaw amplitude
+    try:
+        val = int(line)
+        jaw_amplitude = max(0, min(100, val))
+        jaw_mode = "level"
+        return  # Fire-and-forget, no response
+    except ValueError:
+        pass
+
+    parts = line.split()
+    cmd = parts[0]
+
+    if cmd == "mood" and len(parts) >= 2:
+        new_mode = parts[1]
+        if new_mode == "off":
+            mood_mode = "off"
+            mood.clear()
+            mood.show()
+        elif new_mode in MOOD_COLORS:
+            mood_mode = new_mode
+            # Reset animation state on mode switch
+            _reset_mood_state()
+        else:
+            print("ERR: unknown mood")
+            return
+        print("OK")
+
+    elif cmd == "jaw" and len(parts) >= 2:
+        new_mode = parts[1]
+        if new_mode in ("idle", "talking", "off"):
+            jaw_mode = new_mode
+            if new_mode == "off":
+                jaw.clear()
+                jaw.show()
+            print("OK")
+        else:
+            print("ERR: unknown jaw mode")
+
+    else:
+        print("ERR: unknown command")
+
+
+def _reset_mood_state():
+    """Reset per-animation state on mode switch."""
+    global larson_pos, larson_dir, wave_offset
+    larson_pos = 0
+    larson_dir = 1
+    wave_offset = 0.0
+    for i in range(MOOD_LEDS):
+        sparkle_buf[i] = 0
+
+
+# === Main loop ===
+
 print("Pico LED Controller ready")
 print(f"Jaw: GP{JAW_PIN}, {JAW_LEDS} LEDs")
 print(f"Mood: GP{MOOD_PIN}, {MOOD_LEDS} LEDs")
 
+# Non-blocking serial setup
+import select as _sel
+_poller = _sel.poll()
+_poller.register(sys.stdin, _sel.POLLIN)
+_read_buf = ""
 
-def process_command(line):
-    """Parse and execute a command."""
-    parts = line.strip().split()
-    if len(parts) < 2:
-        return
-    
-    try:
-        strip_id = int(parts[0])
-        if strip_id not in (0, 1):
-            return
-        
-        strip = strips[strip_id]
-        cmd = parts[1]
-        
-        if cmd == "clear":
-            strip.clear()
-            strip.show()
-            print("OK")
-        
-        elif cmd == "-1":
-            strip.show()
-            print("OK")
-        
-        elif cmd == "fill" and len(parts) >= 5:
-            r, g, b = int(parts[2]), int(parts[3]), int(parts[4])
-            strip.fill(r, g, b)
-            strip.show()
-            print("OK")
-        
-        elif len(parts) >= 5:
-            index = int(cmd)
-            r, g, b = int(parts[2]), int(parts[3]), int(parts[4])
-            strip.set_led(index, r, g, b)
-            print("OK")
-    
-    except (ValueError, IndexError) as e:
-        print(f"ERR: {e}")
-
-
-# Main loop - blocking readline is fine for this use case
 while True:
-    try:
+    now = time.ticks_ms()
-        line = sys.stdin.readline()
+
-        if line:
+    # Drain all available serial data (non-blocking)
-            process_command(line)
+    while _poller.poll(0):
-    except Exception as e:
+        ch = sys.stdin.read(1)
-        print(f"ERR: {e}")
+        if ch == '\n':
+            process_command(_read_buf)
+            _read_buf = ""
+        else:
+            _read_buf += ch
+
+    # Tick animations
+    tick_mood(now)
+    tick_jaw(now)
+
+    # Frame pacing
+    elapsed = time.ticks_diff(time.ticks_ms(), now)
+    if elapsed < FRAME_MS:
+        time.sleep_ms(FRAME_MS - elapsed)

light_service.py

@@ -1,37 +1,26 @@
 #!/usr/bin/env python3
 """
-Vixy Light Service - Day 91 (Pico Edition)
+Vixy Light Service - HTTP-to-Serial Bridge
-Controllable LED strips for head-vixy via Pico 2 USB serial
+
+Thin bridge between HTTP API and Pico 2 animation engine.
+All animations run on the Pico. This service just forwards mode commands.
 
 Hardware:
   - Raspberry Pi Pico 2 connected via USB (/dev/ttyACM0)
-  - Mood strip: 56 LEDs on GP1 (strip ID 1)
+  - Pico runs all LED animations locally
-  - Jaw strip: 14 LEDs on GP0 (strip ID 0), skip index 0, use 1-13
-
-States match the eye service for unified control:
-  - idle: Slow cyan breathing pulse
-  - listening: Bright cyan gentle pulse
-  - responding: Blue-cyan traveling wave
-  - pleasure: Soft purple slow pulse 💜
-  - thinking: Amber/gold larson scanner
-  - playful: Warm coral bouncy sparkles 🦊
-  - commanding: Deep magenta strong pulse 😈
-  - love: Soft pink gentle breathing 💕
-  - sleep: Very dim blue-gray, nearly off
 
 API:
   GET  /health - Service health
   GET  /state  - Current state
   POST /state  - Set state {"state": "listening"}
   POST /jaw/level - Set jaw level {"level": 0-100}
+  POST /jaw/mode  - Set jaw mode {"mode": "talking"}
 """
 
 import time
-import math
 import threading
 import json
 import signal
-import random
 from http.server import HTTPServer, BaseHTTPRequestHandler
 import serial
 
@@ -40,18 +29,12 @@ HTTP_PORT = 8781
 SERIAL_PORT = "/dev/ttyACM0"
 SERIAL_BAUD = 115200
 
-# LED counts (must match Pico firmware)
-MOOD_LEDS = 56
-JAW_LEDS = 14
-JAW_OFFSET = 1  # Skip first LED (damaged)
-JAW_USABLE = JAW_LEDS - JAW_OFFSET  # 13 usable LEDs
-
 VALID_STATES = ["idle", "listening", "responding", "pleasure", "thinking", "playful", "commanding", "love", "sleep"]
+VALID_JAW_MODES = ["idle", "talking", "off"]
 
 # === Shared State ===
 current_state = "idle"
-jaw_level = 0  # 0-100
+jaw_level = 0
-state_lock = threading.Lock()
 serial_lock = threading.Lock()
 running = True
 ser = None
@@ -61,8 +44,7 @@ def init_serial():
     global ser
     try:
         ser = serial.Serial(SERIAL_PORT, SERIAL_BAUD, timeout=1)
-        time.sleep(0.5)  # Let Pico settle
+        time.sleep(0.5)
-        # Clear any startup messages
         ser.read_all()
         print(f"[LIGHT] Connected to Pico on {SERIAL_PORT}")
         return True
@@ -70,8 +52,8 @@ def init_serial():
         print(f"[LIGHT] Serial error: {e}")
         return False
 
-def send_command(cmd):
+def send_mode_command(cmd):
-    """Send command to Pico, return True if OK."""
+    """Send a mode command to Pico, wait for OK response."""
     global ser
     with serial_lock:
         try:
@@ -86,91 +68,21 @@ def send_command(cmd):
             ser = None
             return False
 
-def mood_fill(r, g, b):
+def send_amplitude(level):
-    """Fill mood strip with color."""
+    """Send bare integer for jaw amplitude. Fire-and-forget."""
-    return send_command(f"1 fill {r} {g} {b}")
+    global ser
-
-def mood_set(index, r, g, b):
-    """Set single mood LED."""
-    if 0 <= index < MOOD_LEDS:
-        send_command(f"1 {index} {r} {g} {b}")
-
-def mood_show():
-    """Trigger mood strip update."""
-    return send_command("1 -1")
-
-def mood_clear():
-    """Clear mood strip."""
-    return send_command("1 clear")
-
-def jaw_fill(r, g, b):
-    """Fill jaw strip (skipping damaged first LED)."""
     with serial_lock:
         try:
             if ser is None or not ser.is_open:
                 if not init_serial():
                     return False
-            # Set index 0 to off (damaged)
+            ser.write(f"{level}\n".encode())
-            ser.write(f"0 0 0 0 0\n".encode())
+            return True
-            ser.readline()
-            # Fill usable LEDs
-            for i in range(JAW_OFFSET, JAW_LEDS):
-                ser.write(f"0 {i} {r} {g} {b}\n".encode())
-                ser.readline()
-            ser.write("0 -1\n".encode())
-            return ser.readline().decode().strip() == "OK"
         except Exception as e:
-            print(f"[LIGHT] Jaw fill error: {e}")
+            print(f"[LIGHT] Serial error: {e}")
+            ser = None
             return False
 
-def jaw_set_level(level, color):
-    """Set jaw LEDs based on level 0-100."""
-    num_lit = int((level / 100) * JAW_USABLE)
-    r, g, b = color
-    with serial_lock:
-        try:
-            if ser is None or not ser.is_open:
-                if not init_serial():
-                    return False
-            # Index 0 always off
-            ser.write(f"0 0 0 0 0\n".encode())
-            ser.readline()
-            # Set LEDs based on level
-            for i in range(JAW_OFFSET, JAW_LEDS):
-                if i - JAW_OFFSET < num_lit:
-                    ser.write(f"0 {i} {r} {g} {b}\n".encode())
-                else:
-                    ser.write(f"0 {i} 0 0 0\n".encode())
-                ser.readline()
-            ser.write("0 -1\n".encode())
-            return ser.readline().decode().strip() == "OK"
-        except Exception as e:
-            print(f"[LIGHT] Jaw level error: {e}")
-            return False
-
-def jaw_clear():
-    """Clear jaw strip."""
-    return send_command("0 clear")
-
-
-# === Color Utilities ===
-def scale_color(color, factor):
-    """Scale RGB color by a factor (0-1)."""
-    return tuple(max(0, min(255, int(c * factor))) for c in color)
-
-# === State Colors ===
-STATE_COLORS = {
-    "idle": (0, 255, 255),        # Cyan
-    "listening": (160, 255, 255), # Bright cyan
-    "responding": (100, 220, 255),# Blue-cyan
-    "pleasure": (180, 150, 255),  # Soft purple
-    "thinking": (255, 180, 50),   # Amber/gold
-    "playful": (255, 130, 90),    # Warm coral
-    "commanding": (220, 50, 120), # Deep magenta
-    "love": (255, 160, 180),      # Soft pink
-    "sleep": (20, 22, 35),        # Very dim blue-gray
-}
-
 # === HTTP API Handler ===
 class LightAPIHandler(BaseHTTPRequestHandler):
     def log_message(self, format, *args):
@@ -184,7 +96,6 @@ class LightAPIHandler(BaseHTTPRequestHandler):
         self.wfile.write(json.dumps(data).encode())
 
     def do_GET(self):
-        global current_state, jaw_level
         if self.path == '/health':
             self._send_json({
                 "status": "ok",
@@ -192,7 +103,6 @@ class LightAPIHandler(BaseHTTPRequestHandler):
                 "serial": ser is not None and ser.is_open
             })
         elif self.path == '/state':
-            with state_lock:
             self._send_json({"state": current_state, "jaw_level": jaw_level})
         else:
             self._send_json({"error": "Not found"}, 404)
@@ -207,9 +117,9 @@ class LightAPIHandler(BaseHTTPRequestHandler):
             if self.path == '/state':
                 new_state = data.get('state', '').lower()
                 if new_state in VALID_STATES:
-                    with state_lock:
                     old_state = current_state
                     current_state = new_state
+                    send_mode_command(f"mood {new_state}")
                     print(f"[LIGHT] State: {old_state} -> {new_state}")
                     self._send_json({"success": True, "state": new_state})
                 else:
@@ -218,11 +128,18 @@ class LightAPIHandler(BaseHTTPRequestHandler):
             elif self.path == '/jaw/level':
                 level = int(data.get('level', 0))
                 level = max(0, min(100, level))
-                with state_lock:
                 jaw_level = level
-                print(f"[LIGHT] Jaw level: {level}%")
+                send_amplitude(level)
                 self._send_json({"success": True, "jaw_level": level})
 
+            elif self.path == '/jaw/mode':
+                mode = data.get('mode', '').lower()
+                if mode in VALID_JAW_MODES:
+                    send_mode_command(f"jaw {mode}")
+                    self._send_json({"success": True, "jaw_mode": mode})
+                else:
+                    self._send_json({"error": f"Invalid jaw mode. Valid: {VALID_JAW_MODES}"}, 400)
+
             else:
                 self._send_json({"error": "Not found"}, 404)
         except Exception as e:
@@ -235,12 +152,6 @@ class LightAPIHandler(BaseHTTPRequestHandler):
         self.send_header('Access-Control-Allow-Headers', 'Content-Type')
         self.end_headers()
 
-def run_http_server():
-    server = HTTPServer(('0.0.0.0', HTTP_PORT), LightAPIHandler)
-    print(f"[LIGHT] HTTP API listening on port {HTTP_PORT}")
-    while running:
-        server.handle_request()
-
 # === Signal Handler ===
 def signal_handler(sig, frame):
     global running
@@ -250,156 +161,29 @@ def signal_handler(sig, frame):
 signal.signal(signal.SIGINT, signal_handler)
 signal.signal(signal.SIGTERM, signal_handler)
 
-
+# === Main ===
-# === Animation Helpers ===
-def solid_pulse(speed, min_b=0.1, max_b=1.0):
-    """Return current brightness factor for smooth pulse."""
-    t = (math.sin(time.time() * speed) + 1) / 2
-    return min_b + (max_b - min_b) * t
-
-# === Mood Animation Buffer (for complex animations) ===
-mood_buffer = [(0, 0, 0)] * MOOD_LEDS
-
-def mood_buffer_show():
-    """Send entire mood buffer to Pico."""
-    with serial_lock:
-        try:
-            if ser is None or not ser.is_open:
-                if not init_serial():
-                    return
-            for i, (r, g, b) in enumerate(mood_buffer):
-                ser.write(f"1 {i} {r} {g} {b}\n".encode())
-                ser.readline()
-            ser.write("1 -1\n".encode())
-            ser.readline()
-        except Exception as e:
-            print(f"[LIGHT] Buffer show error: {e}")
-
-def mood_buffer_fill(color):
-    """Fill buffer with solid color."""
-    for i in range(MOOD_LEDS):
-        mood_buffer[i] = color
-
-def mood_buffer_set(index, color):
-    """Set single buffer pixel."""
-    if 0 <= index < MOOD_LEDS:
-        mood_buffer[index] = color
-
-# === Main Animation Loop ===
 def main():
-    global current_state, jaw_level, running
+    global running
 
-    print("[LIGHT] Vixy Light Service (Pico Edition) starting... 🦊")
+    print("[LIGHT] Vixy Light Service starting...")
 
     if not init_serial():
         print("[LIGHT] Warning: Could not connect to Pico, will retry...")
 
-    # Start HTTP server thread
+    # Set initial mood on Pico
-    http_thread = threading.Thread(target=run_http_server, daemon=True)
+    send_mode_command("mood idle")
-    http_thread.start()
 
-    # Animation state
+    server = HTTPServer(('0.0.0.0', HTTP_PORT), LightAPIHandler)
-    larson_pos = 0
+    print(f"[LIGHT] HTTP API listening on port {HTTP_PORT}")
-    larson_dir = 1
+    print("[LIGHT] Service ready")
-    wave_offset = 0
-    last_jaw_level = -1
-
-    print("[LIGHT] Service ready 🦊")
 
     try:
         while running:
-            with state_lock:
+            server.handle_request()
-                state = current_state
-                jaw = jaw_level
-
-            color = STATE_COLORS.get(state, (255, 255, 255))
-
-            # Update jaw if changed
-            if jaw != last_jaw_level:
-                jaw_set_level(jaw, (0, 200, 255))  # Cyan jaw
-                last_jaw_level = jaw
-
-            if state == "idle":
-                brightness = solid_pulse(0.5, 0.2, 0.8)
-                c = scale_color(color, brightness)
-                mood_fill(*c)
-                time.sleep(0.05)
-
-            elif state == "listening":
-                brightness = solid_pulse(2.0, 0.6, 1.0)
-                c = scale_color(color, brightness)
-                mood_fill(*c)
-                time.sleep(0.05)
-
-            elif state == "responding":
-                # Traveling wave
-                for i in range(MOOD_LEDS):
-                    wave = (math.sin(2 * math.pi * (i - wave_offset) / 15) + 1) / 2
-                    mood_buffer[i] = scale_color(color, wave * 0.8 + 0.2)
-                mood_buffer_show()
-                wave_offset += 0.5
-                time.sleep(0.03)
-
-
-            elif state == "pleasure":
-                brightness = solid_pulse(0.8, 0.3, 0.9)
-                c = scale_color(color, brightness)
-                mood_fill(*c)
-                time.sleep(0.05)
-
-            elif state == "thinking":
-                # Larson scanner
-                mood_buffer_fill((0, 0, 0))
-                if 0 <= larson_pos < MOOD_LEDS:
-                    mood_buffer[larson_pos] = color
-                # Trail
-                for t in range(1, 9):
-                    idx = larson_pos - larson_dir * t
-                    if 0 <= idx < MOOD_LEDS:
-                        fade = math.cos((t / 8) * math.pi / 2)
-                        mood_buffer[idx] = scale_color(color, fade)
-                mood_buffer_show()
-                larson_pos += larson_dir
-                if larson_pos >= MOOD_LEDS - 1 or larson_pos <= 0:
-                    larson_dir *= -1
-                time.sleep(0.04)
-
-            elif state == "playful":
-                # Sparkle effect
-                for i in range(MOOD_LEDS):
-                    mood_buffer[i] = scale_color(mood_buffer[i], 0.85)
-                for i in range(MOOD_LEDS):
-                    if random.random() < 0.15:
-                        mood_buffer[i] = color
-                mood_buffer_show()
-                time.sleep(0.05)
-
-            elif state == "commanding":
-                brightness = solid_pulse(3.0, 0.5, 1.0)
-                c = scale_color(color, brightness)
-                mood_fill(*c)
-                time.sleep(0.03)
-
-            elif state == "love":
-                brightness = solid_pulse(0.6, 0.4, 0.9)
-                c = scale_color(color, brightness)
-                mood_fill(*c)
-                time.sleep(0.05)
-
-            elif state == "sleep":
-                brightness = solid_pulse(0.2, 0.1, 0.3)
-                c = scale_color(color, brightness)
-                mood_fill(*c)
-                time.sleep(0.1)
-
-            else:
-                mood_fill(50, 50, 50)
-                time.sleep(0.1)
-
     finally:
-        print("[LIGHT] Cleaning up LEDs...")
+        print("[LIGHT] Cleaning up...")
-        mood_clear()
+        send_mode_command("mood off")
-        jaw_clear()
+        send_mode_command("jaw off")
         if ser:
             ser.close()
         print("[LIGHT] Shutdown complete")