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Andon Lamp

The evolution of DeskThang - a comprehensive LED status indicator system built for Raspberry Pi Pico, designed to provide visual feedback for AI agent states and general status monitoring.

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The Evolution

Andon builds upon the foundation established by DeskThang, pivoting from a complex LCD-based system to a focused, reliable LED status indicator. While DeskThang explored many concepts, Andon represents a refined vision with clear purpose and production-ready implementation.

Key Features

RGBW LED Strip: 38 SK6812 LEDs with individual control
Status Indicators: OK (green), Warning (yellow), Error (red), Info (blue)
Desk Lamp Mode: White balance control for ambient lighting
AI Integration: MCP server for direct Claude and AI system integration
Patterns: Rainbow, chase, fade, pulse, and custom effects

Technical Stack

Firmware: C code running on Raspberry Pi Pico with modular architecture
Host Application: Rust CLI for cross-platform USB communication
MCP Server: Node.js server for AI system integration
Hardware: RP2040 microcontroller, SK6812 RGBW LED strip, USB connection

Design Philosophy

Focused Purpose: Clear visual status indication without complexity
Modular Architecture: Clean separation of concerns and maintainable code
AI-First: Built specifically for AI agent workflow integration
Production Ready: Reliable hardware and robust software

Command Interface

# Status control
andon-cli status ok          # Green pulsing
andon-cli status warning     # Yellow pulsing
andon-cli status error       # Red pulsing
andon-cli status clear       # Clear status

# Desk lamp mode
andon-cli lamp on            # Ambient lighting
andon-cli white 200          # White balance control

Current Status

Andon is actively developed with stable firmware, cross-platform host application, and comprehensive AI integration through MCP.

Visit getandon.com to get started, or check out the DeskThang project to see where it all began.