Accomplishments This Week
During the third week of our project, we achieved significant milestones in software development, specifically in API integration and functionality testing. Key accomplishments include:
API Integration Completion: I successfully integrated the upcitemdb API with a Python script on the Raspberry Pi. This was a crucial step towards enabling our system to fetch product information based on barcode scans.
Functionality Testing of API Requests: Post-integration, I conducted thorough testing to ensure the API requests were functioning as intended. The system is now capable of fetching detailed product information, including product name and brand, using just the barcode. This functionality is pivotal for our inventory management system, as it allows for immediate identification and cataloging of items.
Project Schedule and Progress
I am pleased to report that the project is progressing on schedule.
Goals for the Next Week
Next week, I will start with the development of the barcode module software. This next phase includes:
Software Development for Barcode Module: I plan to commence development on the core software that will manage the barcode scanning process.
Initial Testing of Barcode Module: Alongside development, I will conduct initial tests on the barcode module software to ensure its compatibility with the hardware setup and its effectiveness in scanning and processing barcode data.