thingino-button is a simple program designed to monitor input events from a specified device and execute corresponding commands based on the configuration. It is primarily aimed at embedded systems where specific actions need to be triggered by pressing, releasing, or holding buttons.

• Monitor an input device for key events.
• Execute different commands on key press, release, or timed hold.
• Configurable through a simple configuration file.
• Supports running as a daemon or in silent mode.
• Basic key support for KEY_ENTER and keys 0-9. More keys can be easily added by modifying the source code.

• A Linux-based system with access to the input device (e.g., /dev/input/event0).

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/gtxaspec/thingino-button.git
   cd thingino-button

2. Compile the Program: To compile the program, you can use the provided Makefile. If you are cross-compiling, set the CROSS_COMPILE variable.

   make CROSS_COMPILE=mipsel-linux-

   This will generate the thingino-button executable.

1. Create a Configuration File:

   Create a file named /etc/thingino-button.conf with the following format:

   # Device to monitor
   DEVICE=/dev/input/event0
   
   # Key action mappings
   # Format: KEY_<key_name> <action> <command> [<time>]
   KEY_ENTER PRESS /bin/command1
   KEY_ENTER RELEASE /bin/command2 
   KEY_ENTER TIMED /bin/command-timed press 0.1
   KEY_ENTER TIMED /bin/command-timed 3
   KEY_ENTER TIMED /bin/command-timed 5
   KEY_ENTER TIMED /bin/command-timed 20

2. Run the Program:

   You can run the program directly or with optional flags:

   ./thingino-button [-s] [-d] [input_device]

   • -s: Run in silent mode, logging to syslog.
   • -d: Run as a daemon, logging to syslog.
   • input_device: Optional input device path, overrides the config file.

   Example:

   ./thingino-button -s /dev/input/event1

The configuration file should be located at /etc/thingino-button.conf and follows this format:

# Device to be monitored for input events
DEVICE=/dev/input/event0

# Key action mappings
# Format: KEY_<key_name> <action> <command> [<time>]
# - <key_name>: Name of the key (e.g., ENTER, 1, 2, etc.)
# - <action>: Type of action (PRESS, RELEASE, TIMED)
# - <command>: Command to execute when the action occurs
# - [<time>]: (Optional) Time in seconds for TIMED actions

# Example mappings:
KEY_ENTER PRESS /bin/command1
KEY_ENTER RELEASE /bin/command2
KEY_ENTER TIMED /bin/command-timed press 0.1
KEY_ENTER TIMED /bin/command-timed 3
KEY_ENTER TIMED /bin/command-timed 5
KEY_ENTER TIMED /bin/command-timed 20

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request for any enhancements or bug fixes.

This project is licensed under the MIT License.