Create an Advanced Python Alarm Clock with Animation

In this video, I'll show you how to create an advanced alarm clock in Python that not only rings but also displays a cool text animation. Follow along as we build this step-by-step, and stay tuned for more advanced features in future videos!
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import datetime
import time
import pygame
import itertools
def animate_alarm():
animation = itertools.cycle(['|', '/', '-', '\\'])
while True:
print(f"
Alarm ringing! {next(animation)}", end='')
time.sleep(0.1)
def set_alarm(alarm_time):
pygame.mixer.init() # Initialize pygame mixer
pygame.mixer.music.load("morning_alarm_fobo.mp3") # Load the sound file
print(f"Alarm set for {alarm_time}")
while True:
current_time = datetime.datetime.now().strftime("%H:%M:%S")
print(f"
Current time: {current_time}", end="")
if current_time == alarm_time:
print("
Alarm ringing!")
pygame.mixer.music.play() # Play the alarm sound
animate_alarm() # Start the animation
while pygame.mixer.music.get_busy():
time.sleep(1)
break
time.sleep(1)
def main():
alarm_time = input("Enter the alarm time (HH:MM:SS): ").strip()
try:
datetime.datetime.strptime(alarm_time, "%H:%M:%S")
except ValueError:
print("Invalid time format. Please enter the time in HH:MM:SS format.")
return
set_alarm(alarm_time)
if _name_ == "__main__":
main()