tamagotchi 0.1.1

Create and interact with your very own Tamagotchi character using Python! \(^ 3 ^)/

Tamagotchi

Description

Tamagotchi is a Python package where you care for your pixelated pet in pure text form while you code! This package allows users to care for an ASCII-rendered pet by feeding, patting, and customizing its environment. This project includes modules for user interaction, ASCII art conversion, and an engaging game interface.

Find us on PyPI here.

Usage

Importing the Tamagotchi Class

To use the Tamagotchi class

from tamagotchi import Tamagotchi

Class Initialization

tamagotchi = Tamagotchi()

Creates a new Tamagotchi instance with default attributes, including a blank name, a white background, and a default food item (apple).

Methods

#### run_game()

The primary method to initialize and run the Tamagotchi game. This method launches the tkinter interface to input the pet's name and start interactions.

tamagotchi.run_game()

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get_pet(number)

Retrieves an ASCII representation of a specific pet based on the input number. This function reads from a text file, which should be named tama-<number>.txt.

• Parameters:
  • number (int ): Identifier for the pet image file.
• Returns : ASCII string of the pet image orNone if not found.

tamagotchi.getpet(1)

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get_ascii_art(image_path, scale=0.1, character_map=G_SCALE_1)

Converts an image into ASCII art based on grayscale values.

• Parameters:
  • image_path (str ): Path to the image file.
  • scale (float ): Scale factor for resizing the image.
  • character_map (str ): Characters to map grayscale values for ASCII art.
• Returns : ASCII art string orNone if image not found.

ascii_art = tamagotchi.get_ascii_art("path/to/image.jpg")

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start_game()

Internal function that initializes the game window once the pet name is entered. Should not be called directly but is used in run_game().

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game_window()

Internal function to create the main game window where the pet is displayed. Not typically called directly.

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change_background_color(color)

Changes the background color of the pet display.

• Parameters:
  • color (str): Background color (e.g., "blue").

tamagotchi.change_background_color("lightblue")

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feed(food)

Simulates feeding the Tamagotchi with a specified food item.

• Parameters:
  • food (str): Name of the food.

tamagotchi.feed("banana")

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pat(times)

Simulates patting the pet a specified number of times.

• Parameters:
  • times (int): Number of pats.

tamagotchi.pat(3)

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Example

Find an example project that shows how to use each function here.

Contributing

Installation

pip install pipenv
git clone https://github.com/software-students-fall2024/3-python-package-macaron-for-three.git
cd 3-python-package-macaron-for-three
pipenv install --dev
pipenv shell
pipenv install -e .
python -m pip install --upgrade pip setuptools wheel

// to build:
pip install build
python -m build

// install built package for testing
pip install dist/*.whl 

// to test
pytest

To Use and Run

pip install tamagotchi
tamagotchi

Note: to upload an image, make sure your file is in the same directory you install this package in.

Teammates

Hang Yin

Sahar Bueno-Abdala

Jessica Xu