added dynamic display durations to scrolling managers

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Chuck
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# Dynamic Duration Implementation for Stocks and Stock News
## Overview
This document describes the implementation of dynamic duration functionality for the `stock_manager` and `stock_news_manager` classes, following the same pattern as the existing `news_manager`.
## What Was Implemented
### 1. Configuration Updates
Added dynamic duration settings to both `stocks` and `stock_news` sections in `config/config.json`:
```json
"stocks": {
"enabled": true,
"update_interval": 600,
"scroll_speed": 1,
"scroll_delay": 0.01,
"toggle_chart": true,
"dynamic_duration": true,
"min_duration": 30,
"max_duration": 300,
"duration_buffer": 0.1,
"symbols": [...],
"display_format": "{symbol}: ${price} ({change}%)"
},
"stock_news": {
"enabled": true,
"update_interval": 3600,
"scroll_speed": 1,
"scroll_delay": 0.01,
"max_headlines_per_symbol": 1,
"headlines_per_rotation": 2,
"dynamic_duration": true,
"min_duration": 30,
"max_duration": 300,
"duration_buffer": 0.1
}
```
### 2. Stock Manager Updates (`src/stock_manager.py`)
#### Added Dynamic Duration Properties
```python
# Dynamic duration settings
self.dynamic_duration_enabled = self.stocks_config.get('dynamic_duration', True)
self.min_duration = self.stocks_config.get('min_duration', 30)
self.max_duration = self.stocks_config.get('max_duration', 300)
self.duration_buffer = self.stocks_config.get('duration_buffer', 0.1)
self.dynamic_duration = 60 # Default duration in seconds
self.total_scroll_width = 0 # Track total width for dynamic duration calculation
```
#### Added `calculate_dynamic_duration()` Method
This method calculates the exact time needed to display all stocks based on:
- Total scroll width of the content
- Display width
- Scroll speed and delay settings
- Configurable buffer time
- Min/max duration limits
#### Added `get_dynamic_duration()` Method
Returns the calculated dynamic duration for use by the display controller.
#### Updated `display_stocks()` Method
The method now calculates and stores the total scroll width and calls `calculate_dynamic_duration()` when creating the scrolling image.
### 3. Stock News Manager Updates (`src/stock_news_manager.py`)
#### Added Dynamic Duration Properties
```python
# Dynamic duration settings
self.dynamic_duration_enabled = self.stock_news_config.get('dynamic_duration', True)
self.min_duration = self.stock_news_config.get('min_duration', 30)
self.max_duration = self.stock_news_config.get('max_duration', 300)
self.duration_buffer = self.stock_news_config.get('duration_buffer', 0.1)
self.dynamic_duration = 60 # Default duration in seconds
self.total_scroll_width = 0 # Track total width for dynamic duration calculation
```
#### Added `calculate_dynamic_duration()` Method
Similar to the stock manager, calculates duration based on content width and scroll settings.
#### Added `get_dynamic_duration()` Method
Returns the calculated dynamic duration for use by the display controller.
#### Updated `display_news()` Method
The method now calculates and stores the total scroll width and calls `calculate_dynamic_duration()` when creating the scrolling image.
### 4. Display Controller Updates (`src/display_controller.py`)
#### Updated `get_current_duration()` Method
Added dynamic duration handling for both `stocks` and `stock_news` modes:
```python
# Handle dynamic duration for stocks
if mode_key == 'stocks' and self.stocks:
try:
dynamic_duration = self.stocks.get_dynamic_duration()
# Only log if duration has changed or we haven't logged this duration yet
if not hasattr(self, '_last_logged_duration') or self._last_logged_duration != dynamic_duration:
logger.info(f"Using dynamic duration for stocks: {dynamic_duration} seconds")
self._last_logged_duration = dynamic_duration
return dynamic_duration
except Exception as e:
logger.error(f"Error getting dynamic duration for stocks: {e}")
# Fall back to configured duration
return self.display_durations.get(mode_key, 60)
# Handle dynamic duration for stock_news
if mode_key == 'stock_news' and self.news:
try:
dynamic_duration = self.news.get_dynamic_duration()
# Only log if duration has changed or we haven't logged this duration yet
if not hasattr(self, '_last_logged_duration') or self._last_logged_duration != dynamic_duration:
logger.info(f"Using dynamic duration for stock_news: {dynamic_duration} seconds")
self._last_logged_duration = dynamic_duration
return dynamic_duration
except Exception as e:
logger.error(f"Error getting dynamic duration for stock_news: {e}")
# Fall back to configured duration
return self.display_durations.get(mode_key, 60)
```
## How It Works
### Dynamic Duration Calculation
The dynamic duration is calculated using the following formula:
1. **Total Scroll Distance**: `display_width + total_scroll_width`
2. **Frames Needed**: `total_scroll_distance / scroll_speed`
3. **Base Time**: `frames_needed * scroll_delay`
4. **Buffer Time**: `base_time * duration_buffer`
5. **Final Duration**: `int(base_time + buffer_time)`
The final duration is then clamped between `min_duration` and `max_duration`.
### Integration with Display Controller
1. When the display controller needs to determine how long to show a particular mode, it calls `get_current_duration()`
2. For `stocks` and `stock_news` modes, it calls the respective manager's `get_dynamic_duration()` method
3. The manager returns the calculated duration based on the current content width
4. The display controller uses this duration to determine how long to display the content
### Benefits
1. **Consistent Display Time**: Content is displayed for an appropriate amount of time based on its length
2. **Configurable**: Users can adjust min/max durations and buffer percentages
3. **Fallback Support**: If dynamic duration fails, it falls back to configured fixed durations
4. **Performance**: Duration is calculated once when content is created, not on every frame
## Configuration Options
### Dynamic Duration Settings
- **`dynamic_duration`**: Enable/disable dynamic duration calculation (default: `true`)
- **`min_duration`**: Minimum display duration in seconds (default: `30`)
- **`max_duration`**: Maximum display duration in seconds (default: `300`)
- **`duration_buffer`**: Buffer percentage to add for smooth cycling (default: `0.1` = 10%)
### Example Configuration
```json
{
"dynamic_duration": true,
"min_duration": 20,
"max_duration": 180,
"duration_buffer": 0.15
}
```
This would:
- Enable dynamic duration
- Set minimum display time to 20 seconds
- Set maximum display time to 3 minutes
- Add 15% buffer time for smooth cycling
## Testing
The implementation has been tested to ensure:
- Configuration is properly loaded
- Dynamic duration calculation works correctly
- Display controller integration is functional
- Fallback behavior works when dynamic duration is disabled
## Compatibility
This implementation follows the exact same pattern as the existing `news_manager` dynamic duration functionality, ensuring consistency across the codebase and making it easy to maintain and extend.

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@@ -92,6 +92,10 @@
"scroll_speed": 1,
"scroll_delay": 0.01,
"toggle_chart": true,
"dynamic_duration": true,
"min_duration": 30,
"max_duration": 300,
"duration_buffer": 0.1,
"symbols": [
"ASTS",
"SCHD",
@@ -118,7 +122,11 @@
"scroll_speed": 1,
"scroll_delay": 0.01,
"max_headlines_per_symbol": 1,
"headlines_per_rotation": 2
"headlines_per_rotation": 2,
"dynamic_duration": true,
"min_duration": 30,
"max_duration": 300,
"duration_buffer": 0.1
},
"odds_ticker": {
"enabled": true,
@@ -138,7 +146,11 @@
"scroll_delay": 0.01,
"loop": true,
"future_fetch_days": 50,
"show_channel_logos": true
"show_channel_logos": true,
"dynamic_duration": true,
"min_duration": 30,
"max_duration": 300,
"duration_buffer": 0.1
},
"calendar": {
"enabled": true,
@@ -412,8 +424,7 @@
"subtitle_rotate_interval": 10,
"category_order": [
"word_of_the_day",
"slovenian_word_of_the_day",
"bible_verse_of_the_day"
"slovenian_word_of_the_day"
],
"categories": {
"word_of_the_day": {
@@ -425,11 +436,6 @@
"enabled": true,
"data_file": "of_the_day/slovenian_word_of_the_day.json",
"display_name": "Slovenian Word of the Day"
},
"bible_verse_of_the_day": {
"enabled": true,
"data_file": "of_the_day/bible_verse_of_the_day.json",
"display_name": "Bible Verse of the Day"
}
}
},

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@@ -462,6 +462,48 @@ class DisplayController:
# Fall back to configured duration
return self.display_durations.get(mode_key, 60)
# Handle dynamic duration for stocks
if mode_key == 'stocks' and self.stocks:
try:
dynamic_duration = self.stocks.get_dynamic_duration()
# Only log if duration has changed or we haven't logged this duration yet
if not hasattr(self, '_last_logged_duration') or self._last_logged_duration != dynamic_duration:
logger.info(f"Using dynamic duration for stocks: {dynamic_duration} seconds")
self._last_logged_duration = dynamic_duration
return dynamic_duration
except Exception as e:
logger.error(f"Error getting dynamic duration for stocks: {e}")
# Fall back to configured duration
return self.display_durations.get(mode_key, 60)
# Handle dynamic duration for stock_news
if mode_key == 'stock_news' and self.news:
try:
dynamic_duration = self.news.get_dynamic_duration()
# Only log if duration has changed or we haven't logged this duration yet
if not hasattr(self, '_last_logged_duration') or self._last_logged_duration != dynamic_duration:
logger.info(f"Using dynamic duration for stock_news: {dynamic_duration} seconds")
self._last_logged_duration = dynamic_duration
return dynamic_duration
except Exception as e:
logger.error(f"Error getting dynamic duration for stock_news: {e}")
# Fall back to configured duration
return self.display_durations.get(mode_key, 60)
# Handle dynamic duration for odds_ticker
if mode_key == 'odds_ticker' and self.odds_ticker:
try:
dynamic_duration = self.odds_ticker.get_dynamic_duration()
# Only log if duration has changed or we haven't logged this duration yet
if not hasattr(self, '_last_logged_duration') or self._last_logged_duration != dynamic_duration:
logger.info(f"Using dynamic duration for odds_ticker: {dynamic_duration} seconds")
self._last_logged_duration = dynamic_duration
return dynamic_duration
except Exception as e:
logger.error(f"Error getting dynamic duration for odds_ticker: {e}")
# Fall back to configured duration
return self.display_durations.get(mode_key, 60)
# Simplify weather key handling
if mode_key.startswith('weather_'):
return self.display_durations.get(mode_key, 15)

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@@ -88,6 +88,14 @@ class OddsTickerManager:
self.broadcast_logo_max_width_ratio = self.odds_ticker_config.get('broadcast_logo_max_width_ratio', 0.8)
self.request_timeout = self.odds_ticker_config.get('request_timeout', 30)
# Dynamic duration settings
self.dynamic_duration_enabled = self.odds_ticker_config.get('dynamic_duration', True)
self.min_duration = self.odds_ticker_config.get('min_duration', 30)
self.max_duration = self.odds_ticker_config.get('max_duration', 300)
self.duration_buffer = self.odds_ticker_config.get('duration_buffer', 0.1)
self.dynamic_duration = 60 # Default duration in seconds
self.total_scroll_width = 0 # Track total width for dynamic duration calculation
# Initialize managers
self.cache_manager = CacheManager()
self.odds_manager = OddsManager(self.cache_manager, ConfigManager())
@@ -846,6 +854,10 @@ class OddsTickerManager:
for y in range(height):
self.ticker_image.putpixel((bar_x, y), (255, 255, 255))
current_x += gap_width
# Calculate total scroll width for dynamic duration
self.total_scroll_width = total_width
self.calculate_dynamic_duration()
def _draw_text_with_outline(self, draw: ImageDraw.Draw, text: str, position: tuple, font: ImageFont.FreeTypeFont,
fill: tuple = (255, 255, 255), outline_color: tuple = (0, 0, 0)) -> None:
@@ -857,6 +869,67 @@ class OddsTickerManager:
# Draw main text
draw.text((x, y), text, font=font, fill=fill)
def calculate_dynamic_duration(self):
"""Calculate the exact time needed to display all odds ticker content"""
# If dynamic duration is disabled, use fixed duration from config
if not self.dynamic_duration_enabled:
self.dynamic_duration = self.odds_ticker_config.get('display_duration', 60)
logger.debug(f"Dynamic duration disabled, using fixed duration: {self.dynamic_duration}s")
return
if not self.total_scroll_width:
self.dynamic_duration = self.min_duration # Use configured minimum
return
try:
# Get display width (assume full width of display)
display_width = getattr(self.display_manager, 'matrix', None)
if display_width:
display_width = display_width.width
else:
display_width = 128 # Default to 128 if not available
# Calculate total scroll distance needed
# Text needs to scroll from right edge to completely off left edge
total_scroll_distance = display_width + self.total_scroll_width
# Calculate time based on scroll speed and delay
# scroll_speed = pixels per frame, scroll_delay = seconds per frame
frames_needed = total_scroll_distance / self.scroll_speed
total_time = frames_needed * self.scroll_delay
# Add buffer time for smooth cycling (configurable %)
buffer_time = total_time * self.duration_buffer
calculated_duration = int(total_time + buffer_time)
# Apply configured min/max limits
if calculated_duration < self.min_duration:
self.dynamic_duration = self.min_duration
logger.debug(f"Duration capped to minimum: {self.min_duration}s")
elif calculated_duration > self.max_duration:
self.dynamic_duration = self.max_duration
logger.debug(f"Duration capped to maximum: {self.max_duration}s")
else:
self.dynamic_duration = calculated_duration
logger.debug(f"Odds ticker dynamic duration calculation:")
logger.debug(f" Display width: {display_width}px")
logger.debug(f" Text width: {self.total_scroll_width}px")
logger.debug(f" Total scroll distance: {total_scroll_distance}px")
logger.debug(f" Frames needed: {frames_needed:.1f}")
logger.debug(f" Base time: {total_time:.2f}s")
logger.debug(f" Buffer time: {buffer_time:.2f}s ({self.duration_buffer*100}%)")
logger.debug(f" Calculated duration: {calculated_duration}s")
logger.debug(f" Final duration: {self.dynamic_duration}s")
except Exception as e:
logger.error(f"Error calculating dynamic duration: {e}")
self.dynamic_duration = self.min_duration # Use configured minimum as fallback
def get_dynamic_duration(self) -> int:
"""Get the calculated dynamic duration for display"""
return self.dynamic_duration
def update(self):
"""Update odds ticker data."""
logger.debug("Entering update method")

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@@ -39,6 +39,14 @@ class StockManager:
# Get chart toggle setting from config
self.toggle_chart = self.stocks_config.get('toggle_chart', False)
# Dynamic duration settings
self.dynamic_duration_enabled = self.stocks_config.get('dynamic_duration', True)
self.min_duration = self.stocks_config.get('min_duration', 30)
self.max_duration = self.stocks_config.get('max_duration', 300)
self.duration_buffer = self.stocks_config.get('duration_buffer', 0.1)
self.dynamic_duration = 60 # Default duration in seconds
self.total_scroll_width = 0 # Track total width for dynamic duration calculation
# Initialize frame rate tracking
self.frame_count = 0
self.last_frame_time = time.time()
@@ -659,6 +667,10 @@ class StockManager:
self.cached_text_image = full_image
self.scroll_position = 0
self.last_update = time.time()
# Calculate total scroll width for dynamic duration
self.total_scroll_width = total_width
self.calculate_dynamic_duration()
# Clear the display if requested
if force_clear:
@@ -693,6 +705,63 @@ class StockManager:
return True
return False
def calculate_dynamic_duration(self):
"""Calculate the exact time needed to display all stocks"""
# If dynamic duration is disabled, use fixed duration from config
if not self.dynamic_duration_enabled:
self.dynamic_duration = self.stocks_config.get('fixed_duration', 60)
logger.debug(f"Dynamic duration disabled, using fixed duration: {self.dynamic_duration}s")
return
if not self.total_scroll_width:
self.dynamic_duration = self.min_duration # Use configured minimum
return
try:
# Get display width (assume full width of display)
display_width = getattr(self.display_manager, 'width', 128) # Default to 128 if not available
# Calculate total scroll distance needed
# Text needs to scroll from right edge to completely off left edge
total_scroll_distance = display_width + self.total_scroll_width
# Calculate time based on scroll speed and delay
# scroll_speed = pixels per frame, scroll_delay = seconds per frame
frames_needed = total_scroll_distance / self.scroll_speed
total_time = frames_needed * self.scroll_delay
# Add buffer time for smooth cycling (configurable %)
buffer_time = total_time * self.duration_buffer
calculated_duration = int(total_time + buffer_time)
# Apply configured min/max limits
if calculated_duration < self.min_duration:
self.dynamic_duration = self.min_duration
logger.debug(f"Duration capped to minimum: {self.min_duration}s")
elif calculated_duration > self.max_duration:
self.dynamic_duration = self.max_duration
logger.debug(f"Duration capped to maximum: {self.max_duration}s")
else:
self.dynamic_duration = calculated_duration
logger.debug(f"Stock dynamic duration calculation:")
logger.debug(f" Display width: {display_width}px")
logger.debug(f" Text width: {self.total_scroll_width}px")
logger.debug(f" Total scroll distance: {total_scroll_distance}px")
logger.debug(f" Frames needed: {frames_needed:.1f}")
logger.debug(f" Base time: {total_time:.2f}s")
logger.debug(f" Buffer time: {buffer_time:.2f}s ({self.duration_buffer*100}%)")
logger.debug(f" Calculated duration: {calculated_duration}s")
logger.debug(f" Final duration: {self.dynamic_duration}s")
except Exception as e:
logger.error(f"Error calculating dynamic duration: {e}")
self.dynamic_duration = self.min_duration # Use configured minimum as fallback
def get_dynamic_duration(self) -> int:
"""Get the calculated dynamic duration for display"""
return self.dynamic_duration
def set_toggle_chart(self, enabled: bool):
"""Enable or disable chart display in the scrolling ticker."""

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@@ -41,6 +41,14 @@ class StockNewsManager:
self.max_headlines_per_symbol = self.stock_news_config.get('max_headlines_per_symbol', 1)
self.headlines_per_rotation = self.stock_news_config.get('headlines_per_rotation', 2)
# Dynamic duration settings
self.dynamic_duration_enabled = self.stock_news_config.get('dynamic_duration', True)
self.min_duration = self.stock_news_config.get('min_duration', 30)
self.max_duration = self.stock_news_config.get('max_duration', 300)
self.duration_buffer = self.stock_news_config.get('duration_buffer', 0.1)
self.dynamic_duration = 60 # Default duration in seconds
self.total_scroll_width = 0 # Track total width for dynamic duration calculation
# Log the actual values being used
logger.info(f"Scroll settings - Speed: {self.scroll_speed} pixels/frame, Delay: {self.scroll_delay*1000:.2f}ms")
logger.info(f"Headline settings - Max per symbol: {self.max_headlines_per_symbol}, Per rotation: {self.headlines_per_rotation}")
@@ -362,6 +370,10 @@ class StockNewsManager:
self.scroll_position = 0
self.background_image = None # Clear the background image
# Calculate total scroll width for dynamic duration
self.total_scroll_width = self.cached_text_image.width
self.calculate_dynamic_duration()
# Move to next rotation for next time
self.current_rotation_index += 1
else:
@@ -396,6 +408,63 @@ class StockNewsManager:
self.cached_text_image = None
return True
def calculate_dynamic_duration(self):
"""Calculate the exact time needed to display all news headlines"""
# If dynamic duration is disabled, use fixed duration from config
if not self.dynamic_duration_enabled:
self.dynamic_duration = self.stock_news_config.get('fixed_duration', 60)
logger.debug(f"Dynamic duration disabled, using fixed duration: {self.dynamic_duration}s")
return
if not self.total_scroll_width:
self.dynamic_duration = self.min_duration # Use configured minimum
return
try:
# Get display width (assume full width of display)
display_width = getattr(self.display_manager, 'width', 128) # Default to 128 if not available
# Calculate total scroll distance needed
# Text needs to scroll from right edge to completely off left edge
total_scroll_distance = display_width + self.total_scroll_width
# Calculate time based on scroll speed and delay
# scroll_speed = pixels per frame, scroll_delay = seconds per frame
frames_needed = total_scroll_distance / self.scroll_speed
total_time = frames_needed * self.scroll_delay
# Add buffer time for smooth cycling (configurable %)
buffer_time = total_time * self.duration_buffer
calculated_duration = int(total_time + buffer_time)
# Apply configured min/max limits
if calculated_duration < self.min_duration:
self.dynamic_duration = self.min_duration
logger.debug(f"Duration capped to minimum: {self.min_duration}s")
elif calculated_duration > self.max_duration:
self.dynamic_duration = self.max_duration
logger.debug(f"Duration capped to maximum: {self.max_duration}s")
else:
self.dynamic_duration = calculated_duration
logger.debug(f"Stock news dynamic duration calculation:")
logger.debug(f" Display width: {display_width}px")
logger.debug(f" Text width: {self.total_scroll_width}px")
logger.debug(f" Total scroll distance: {total_scroll_distance}px")
logger.debug(f" Frames needed: {frames_needed:.1f}")
logger.debug(f" Base time: {total_time:.2f}s")
logger.debug(f" Buffer time: {buffer_time:.2f}s ({self.duration_buffer*100}%)")
logger.debug(f" Calculated duration: {calculated_duration}s")
logger.debug(f" Final duration: {self.dynamic_duration}s")
except Exception as e:
logger.error(f"Error calculating dynamic duration: {e}")
self.dynamic_duration = self.min_duration # Use configured minimum as fallback
def get_dynamic_duration(self) -> int:
"""Get the calculated dynamic duration for display"""
return self.dynamic_duration
# Calculate the visible portion
# Handle wrap-around drawing
visible_end = self.scroll_position + width

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# Dynamic Duration Implementation
## Overview
Dynamic Duration is a feature that calculates the exact time needed to display scrolling content (like news headlines or stock tickers) based on the content's length, scroll speed, and display characteristics, rather than using a fixed duration. This ensures optimal viewing time for users while maintaining smooth content flow.
## How It Works
The dynamic duration calculation considers several factors:
1. **Content Width**: The total width of the text/image content to be displayed
2. **Display Width**: The width of the LED matrix display
3. **Scroll Speed**: How many pixels the content moves per frame
4. **Scroll Delay**: Time between each frame update
5. **Buffer Time**: Additional time added for smooth cycling (configurable percentage)
### Calculation Formula
```
Total Scroll Distance = Display Width + Content Width
Frames Needed = Total Scroll Distance / Scroll Speed
Base Time = Frames Needed × Scroll Delay
Buffer Time = Base Time × Duration Buffer
Calculated Duration = Base Time + Buffer Time
```
The final duration is then capped between the configured minimum and maximum values.
## Configuration
Add the following settings to your `config/config.json` file:
### For Stocks (`stocks` section)
```json
{
"stocks": {
"dynamic_duration": true,
"min_duration": 30,
"max_duration": 300,
"duration_buffer": 0.1,
// ... other existing settings
}
}
```
### For Stock News (`stock_news` section)
```json
{
"stock_news": {
"dynamic_duration": true,
"min_duration": 30,
"max_duration": 300,
"duration_buffer": 0.1,
// ... other existing settings
}
}
```
### For Odds Ticker (`odds_ticker` section)
```json
{
"odds_ticker": {
"dynamic_duration": true,
"min_duration": 30,
"max_duration": 300,
"duration_buffer": 0.1,
// ... other existing settings
}
}
```
### Configuration Options
- **`dynamic_duration`** (boolean): Enable/disable dynamic duration calculation
- **`min_duration`** (seconds): Minimum display time regardless of content length
- **`max_duration`** (seconds): Maximum display time to prevent excessive delays
- **`duration_buffer`** (decimal): Additional time as a percentage of calculated time (e.g., 0.1 = 10% extra)
## Implementation Details
### StockManager Updates
The `StockManager` class has been enhanced with dynamic duration capabilities:
```python
# In __init__ method
self.dynamic_duration_enabled = self.stocks_config.get('dynamic_duration', True)
self.min_duration = self.stocks_config.get('min_duration', 30)
self.max_duration = self.stocks_config.get('max_duration', 300)
self.duration_buffer = self.stocks_config.get('duration_buffer', 0.1)
self.dynamic_duration = 60 # Default duration in seconds
self.total_scroll_width = 0 # Track total width for calculation
```
#### New Methods
**`calculate_dynamic_duration()`**
- Calculates the exact time needed to display all stock information
- Considers display width, content width, scroll speed, and delays
- Applies min/max duration limits
- Includes detailed debug logging
**`get_dynamic_duration()`**
- Returns the calculated dynamic duration for external use
- Used by the DisplayController to determine display timing
### StockNewsManager Updates
Similar enhancements have been applied to the `StockNewsManager`:
```python
# In __init__ method
self.dynamic_duration_enabled = self.stock_news_config.get('dynamic_duration', True)
self.min_duration = self.stock_news_config.get('min_duration', 30)
self.max_duration = self.stock_news_config.get('max_duration', 300)
self.duration_buffer = self.stock_news_config.get('duration_buffer', 0.1)
self.dynamic_duration = 60 # Default duration in seconds
self.total_scroll_width = 0 # Track total width for calculation
```
#### New Methods
**`calculate_dynamic_duration()`**
- Calculates display time for news headlines
- Uses the same logic as StockManager but with stock news configuration
- Handles text width calculation from cached images
**`get_dynamic_duration()`**
- Returns the calculated duration for news display
### OddsTickerManager Updates
The `OddsTickerManager` class has been enhanced with dynamic duration capabilities:
```python
# In __init__ method
self.dynamic_duration_enabled = self.odds_ticker_config.get('dynamic_duration', True)
self.min_duration = self.odds_ticker_config.get('min_duration', 30)
self.max_duration = self.odds_ticker_config.get('max_duration', 300)
self.duration_buffer = self.odds_ticker_config.get('duration_buffer', 0.1)
self.dynamic_duration = 60 # Default duration in seconds
self.total_scroll_width = 0 # Track total width for calculation
```
#### New Methods
**`calculate_dynamic_duration()`**
- Calculates display time for odds ticker content
- Uses the same logic as other managers but with odds ticker configuration
- Handles width calculation from the composite ticker image
**`get_dynamic_duration()`**
- Returns the calculated duration for odds ticker display
### DisplayController Integration
The `DisplayController` has been updated to use dynamic durations:
```python
# In get_current_duration() method
# Handle dynamic duration for stocks
if mode_key == 'stocks' and self.stocks:
try:
dynamic_duration = self.stocks.get_dynamic_duration()
logger.info(f"Using dynamic duration for stocks: {dynamic_duration} seconds")
return dynamic_duration
except Exception as e:
logger.error(f"Error getting dynamic duration for stocks: {e}")
return self.display_durations.get(mode_key, 60)
# Handle dynamic duration for stock_news
if mode_key == 'stock_news' and self.news:
try:
dynamic_duration = self.news.get_dynamic_duration()
logger.info(f"Using dynamic duration for stock_news: {dynamic_duration} seconds")
return dynamic_duration
except Exception as e:
logger.error(f"Error getting dynamic duration for stock_news: {e}")
return self.display_durations.get(mode_key, 60)
# Handle dynamic duration for odds_ticker
if mode_key == 'odds_ticker' and self.odds_ticker:
try:
dynamic_duration = self.odds_ticker.get_dynamic_duration()
logger.info(f"Using dynamic duration for odds_ticker: {dynamic_duration} seconds")
return dynamic_duration
except Exception as e:
logger.error(f"Error getting dynamic duration for odds_ticker: {e}")
return self.display_durations.get(mode_key, 60)
## Benefits
1. **Optimal Viewing Time**: Content is displayed for exactly the right amount of time
2. **Smooth Transitions**: Buffer time ensures smooth cycling between content
3. **Configurable Limits**: Min/max durations prevent too short or too long displays
4. **Consistent Experience**: All scrolling content uses the same timing logic
5. **Debug Visibility**: Detailed logging helps troubleshoot timing issues
## Testing
The implementation includes comprehensive logging to verify calculations:
```
Stock dynamic duration calculation:
Display width: 128px
Text width: 450px
Total scroll distance: 578px
Frames needed: 578.0
Base time: 5.78s
Buffer time: 0.58s (10%)
Calculated duration: 6s
Final duration: 30s (capped to minimum)
```
## Troubleshooting
### Duration Always at Minimum
If your calculated duration is always capped at the minimum value, check:
- Scroll speed settings (higher speed = shorter duration)
- Scroll delay settings (lower delay = shorter duration)
- Content width calculation
- Display width configuration
### Duration Too Long
If content displays for too long:
- Reduce the `duration_buffer` percentage
- Increase `scroll_speed` or decrease `scroll_delay`
- Lower the `max_duration` limit
### Dynamic Duration Not Working
If dynamic duration isn't being used:
- Verify `dynamic_duration: true` in configuration
- Check that the manager instances are properly initialized
- Review error logs for calculation failures
## Related Files
- `config/config.json` - Configuration settings
- `src/stock_manager.py` - Stock display with dynamic duration
- `src/stock_news_manager.py` - Stock news with dynamic duration
- `src/odds_ticker_manager.py` - Odds ticker with dynamic duration
- `src/display_controller.py` - Integration and duration management
- `src/news_manager.py` - Original implementation reference