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  • Extract magic numbers into named module-level constants
  • Add _CTMU_CURRENT_RANGE_55UA constant for 0b11110 value
  • Add _TEMP_CALIB dict with documented calibration values
  • Expand temperature property docstring with full explanation

Fixes #272

Testing

  • Imported ScienceLab successfully with no errors
  • Behavior is identical to previous implementation
  • No functional changes, documentation and naming only

Summary by Sourcery

Clarify and document the CTMU-based MCU temperature calibration logic without changing its behavior.

Enhancements:

  • Clarify CTMU temperature measurement and calibration logic by replacing inline values with named constants and documented calibration data.
  • Expand the MCU temperature property's documentation to describe its measurement method and calibration.

Summary by CodeRabbit

  • Bug Fixes
    • Temperature measurements now use calibration values for the selected current range, improving Celsius readings.
    • Temperature measurement timing is now set explicitly for more consistent results.

- Extract magic numbers into named module-level constants
- Add _CTMU_CURRENT_RANGE_55UA constant for 0b11110 value
- Add _TEMP_CALIB dict with documented calibration values
- Expand temperature property docstring with full explanation

Fixes fossasia#272
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Reviewer's Guide

Refactors the MCU temperature measurement to replace embedded magic numbers with named calibration constants and an explanatory docstring, while keeping behavior identical.

Class diagram for updated ScienceLab temperature calibration logic

classDiagram

class ScienceLab {
    +ConnectionHandler device
    +str firmware
    +LogicAnalyzer logic_analyzer
    +Oscilloscope oscilloscope
    +WaveformGenerator waveform_generator
    +PWMGenerator pwm_generator
    +Multimeter multimeter
    +PowerSupply power_supply
    +float temperature
    +__init__(ConnectionHandler device)
    +float temperature()
    -float _get_ctmu_voltage(int channel, int current_range, bool tgen)
}

class CTMUCalibration {
    <<module>>
    +int _CTMU_CURRENT_RANGE_55UA
    +dict _TEMP_CALIB
}

ScienceLab ..> CTMUCalibration : uses
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Change Details Files
Replace hard-coded CTMU current range value with a named constant for temperature measurement.
  • Introduce a module-level _CTMU_CURRENT_RANGE_55UA constant representing the 0b11110 (55 µA) CTMU current range index.
  • Update temperature property to call _get_ctmu_voltage using the new named constant instead of the literal 0b11110.
pslab/sciencelab.py
Centralize and document CTMU temperature calibration data.
  • Introduce a module-level _TEMP_CALIB dict mapping CTMU current source indices to (offset_mV, slope_mV_per_degree_celsius) tuples.
  • Replace the inline if/elif chain with a lookup in _TEMP_CALIB using the current source index, followed by a generic temperature computation.
  • Preserve the previous calibration values exactly to avoid behavior changes.
pslab/sciencelab.py
Improve documentation of the MCU temperature measurement behavior.
  • Expand the temperature property docstring to explain CTMU usage, current range, channel, and calibration approach.
  • Clarify parameter meanings (e.g., current source index and tgen flag) at the call site to _get_ctmu_voltage via inline comments.
pslab/sciencelab.py

Assessment against linked issues

Issue Objective Addressed Explanation
#272 Centralize and clearly name CTMU temperature calibration parameters and related hardware-specific constants (current range, ADC configuration, etc.) instead of using inline magic numbers. ✅
#272 Document the remaining constants and calibration behavior, including meaning and units of calibration parameters and CTMU configuration, so the temperature calibration logic is easier to audit and understand. ✅
#272 Maintain identical runtime behavior of the temperature calibration logic (refactor and documentation only, with no functional changes). ✅

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Hey - I've found 1 issue, and left some high level feedback:

  • There are now two ScienceLab class definitions in this module; please consolidate the changes into the existing class and remove the duplicate definition to avoid one silently shadowing the other.
  • The CTMU constant _CTMU_CURRENT_RANGE_55UA is named as a current range but is passed as the channel argument to _get_ctmu_voltage; consider renaming the constant or adjusting the call/signature so the naming clearly matches the parameter being set.
  • The module-level _CTMU_CURRENT_RANGE_55UA declaration has an extra leading space before the comment, which makes it appear visually (and potentially syntactically, depending on context) tied to the preceding class; move these constants clearly outside/above the class with consistent top-level indentation.
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Please address the comments from this code review:

## Overall Comments
- There are now two `ScienceLab` class definitions in this module; please consolidate the changes into the existing class and remove the duplicate definition to avoid one silently shadowing the other.
- The CTMU constant `_CTMU_CURRENT_RANGE_55UA` is named as a current range but is passed as the `channel` argument to `_get_ctmu_voltage`; consider renaming the constant or adjusting the call/signature so the naming clearly matches the parameter being set.
- The module-level `_CTMU_CURRENT_RANGE_55UA` declaration has an extra leading space before the comment, which makes it appear visually (and potentially syntactically, depending on context) tied to the preceding class; move these constants clearly outside/above the class with consistent top-level indentation.

## Individual Comments

### Comment 1
<location path="pslab/sciencelab.py" line_range="22-31" />
<code_context>
+class ScienceLab:
</code_context>
<issue_to_address>
**issue (bug_risk):** Two ScienceLab classes are now defined; this will shadow the later definition and is likely unintended.

The duplicate `ScienceLab` definition in this module will shadow the other one and can cause subtle bugs if callers rely on the behavior in the existing class (e.g., `temperature` property and `_get_ctmu_voltage`). Please fold the new initialization logic into the existing `ScienceLab` instead of defining a second class.
</issue_to_address>

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Pull request overview

Refactors and documents ScienceLab.temperature CTMU-based MCU temperature measurement by centralizing calibration constants and expanding inline documentation (per issue #272).

Changes:

  • Introduces module-level constants for CTMU configuration and temperature calibration parameters.
  • Updates ScienceLab.temperature to use the centralized calibration mapping and expanded docstring.

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Comment thread pslab/sciencelab.py
Comment on lines +63 to +78
Uses the CTMU (Charge Time Measurement Unit) with a 55 µA current
source (current_range index 0b11110) on channel 3 to measure the
internal temperature sensor voltage.

The voltage is converted to Celsius using calibration constants
defined in _TEMP_CALIB for each current source setting.

Returns
-------
float
Temperature in degrees Celsius.
"""
cs = 3 # current source index used for temperature measurement
tgen = 0 # disable time delay mode for direct voltage measurement
V = self._get_ctmu_voltage(_CTMU_CURRENT_RANGE_55UA, cs, tgen)
offset, slope = _TEMP_CALIB[cs]

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Copilot flagged the following:

  • _CTMU_CURRENT_RANGE_55UA = 0b11110 is passed as the channel argument, while cs=3 is the current range — name/docstring contradict the call site.

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Walkthrough

The change adds named CTMU current-range and calibration values. ScienceLab.temperature uses the setting-3 calibration from the table and sets the time-delay mode argument to 0.

Changes

CTMU Temperature Calibration

Layer / File(s) Summary
Name and apply CTMU calibration values
pslab/sciencelab.py
The code adds a named 55 µA current-range value and a table of calibration offsets and slopes for settings 1–3. ScienceLab.temperature uses setting 3 and the table for its Celsius calculation, sets tgen to 0, and documents the measurement and calibration. The previous conditional branches for settings 1 and 2 are removed.

Priority: ⬇️ Low

Estimated code review effort: 2 (Simple) | ~10 minutes

Change: Refactor

Suggested reviewers: saksham-sirohi

Merge Risk: 🔵 Low · up to 481fc

The behavior is unchanged, but the new docstring misdescribes the CTMU settings. Correct it before merge so readers do not copy the wrong hardware values.

🚥 Pre-merge checks | ✅ 3 | ❌ 2

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Check name Status Explanation Resolution
Linked Issues check ⚠️ Warning Issue #272 requires centralized, documented calibration parameters with unchanged behavior. The head adds _CTMU_CURRENT_RANGE_55UA, documents _TEMP_CALIB units, and expands `ScienceLab.temperature… Keep the previous CTMU time-delay mode behavior, or update the linked requirement if an intentional functional change is required. Add an automated regression test for the selected CTMU arguments and calibration calculation.
Out of Scope Changes check ⚠️ Warning Issue #272 limits the work to refactoring and documentation with no behavior change. The explicit tgen=0 argument changes the CTMU measurement mode. The commit summary also reports removal of a dupl… Remove the unrelated duplicate-class cleanup from this change, and preserve the prior CTMU measurement mode. Submit unrelated cleanup separately.
✅ Passed checks (3 passed)
Check name Status Explanation
Description Check ✅ Passed Check skipped - CodeRabbit’s high-level summary is enabled.
Title check ✅ Passed The title clearly and concisely describes the main change: clarifying and documenting CTMU temperature calibration logic.
Docstring Coverage ✅ Passed Docstring coverage is 100.00% which is sufficient. The required threshold is 80.00%. Docstring coverage is scoped to functions touched by this diff. Analyzed 2 functions across 1 files.
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Explanation

Issue #272 requires centralized, documented calibration parameters with unchanged behavior. The head adds _CTMU_CURRENT_RANGE_55UA, documents _TEMP_CALIB units, and expands ScienceLab.temperature. However, temperature now passes tgen=0 to _get_ctmu_voltage, while that method defaults to True; the summary identifies this as a change from the previous call. This changes CTMU measurement behavior and violates the issue requirement.

Full details: Out of Scope Changes check

Explanation

Issue #272 limits the work to refactoring and documentation with no behavior change. The explicit tgen=0 argument changes the CTMU measurement mode. The commit summary also reports removal of a duplicate ScienceLab class definition, which has no demonstrated connection to CTMU calibration naming or documentation.

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- Around line 63-65: Correct the CTMU settings in the documentation for
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Comment on lines +63 to +65
Uses the CTMU (Charge Time Measurement Unit) with a 55 µA current
source (current_range index 0b11110) on channel 3 to measure the
internal temperature sensor voltage.

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🎯 Functional Correctness | 🟡 Minor | ⚡ Quick win

Correct the CTMU argument names in the documentation.

_get_ctmu_voltage receives 0b11110 as channel and 3 as current_range. The new text reverses these values. State that the measurement uses channel 0b11110 and current range 3, so readers do not copy the wrong hardware settings.

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Review comment at @pslab/sciencelab.py around lines 63 - 65:
Correct the CTMU settings in the documentation for _get_ctmu_voltage: state that
channel is 0b11110 and current_range is 3, without changing the measurement
implementation.

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