This week I focused on the development of the iOS application that will control the smart umbrella system. I created the initial Xcode project and implemented the basic app structure using SwiftUI. The app includes separate components for models, services, view models, and views to keep the code organized.
I implemented the networking layer that will allow the app to communicate with the Raspberry Pi using HTTP requests. The app is set up to send commands such as move, stop, and mode changes, and to retrieve status information from the umbrella system.
The user interface currently includes the initial screens for connecting to the device and controlling the umbrella. These screens will eventually allow users to adjust pan and tilt angles, change modes, and monitor system status.
I also committed the initial version of the app to our GitHub repository and pushed it to a new branch (iOS-APP) so the team can review and collaborate on the implementation.
Next steps include connecting the app to the Raspberry Pi API, testing communication between the phone and the umbrella system, and improving the control interface for smoother interaction.