Add real Blockly installation with npm and custom OT-2 blocks

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 scripts/playwright/sem-open-close/chat.json
+scripts/blockly_demo/
+
+# Node.js dependencies
+node_modules/
+package-lock.json

CHANGELOG.md

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 ## [Unreleased]
 ### Added
 - Support for both `rpicam-vid` (Raspberry Pi OS Trixie) and `libcamera-vid` (Raspberry Pi OS Bookworm) camera commands in `src/ac_training_lab/picam/device.py` to ensure compatibility across different OS versions.
+- **Real Blockly installation** using official npm package (blockly v12.3.1) with custom OT-2 blocks:
+  - `scripts/blockly_app/`: Complete webpack-bundled application with real Blockly installation
+  - Custom blocks for `mix_color()`, `move_sensor_back()`, and `protocol.home()` functions
+  - Real-time Python code generation from visual blocks
+  - Fully functional drag-and-drop interface
+  - Documentation: `scripts/blockly_app/README.md`
 
 ### Fixed
 - Ctrl+C interrupt handling in `src/ac_training_lab/picam/device.py` now properly exits the streaming loop instead of restarting.

scripts/blockly_app/README.md

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+# Blockly OT-2 Integration - Real Installation
+
+This is a **real Blockly installation** using the official `blockly` npm package (v12.3.1), not a mock-up or concept demo. It demonstrates how Blockly can be integrated with custom functions from `OT2mqtt.py`.
+
+## What This Is
+
+- ✅ **Real npm package installation** of Blockly
+- ✅ **Webpack bundled** application
+- ✅ **Custom blocks** for OT-2 functions
+- ✅ **Real-time Python code generation**
+- ✅ **Fully functional** drag-and-drop interface
+
+## Screenshot
+
+![Blockly Real Installation](./blockly_real_installation.png)
+
+The screenshot shows the actual Blockly editor running with custom OT-2 blocks generating real Python code.
+
+## Installation
+
+The application is already built and ready to use. If you need to rebuild:
+
+```bash
+cd scripts/blockly_app
+npm install
+npm run build
+```
+
+## Running the Application
+
+### Option 1: Using webpack-dev-server (Recommended)
+
+```bash
+cd scripts/blockly_app
+npm start
+```
+
+This will start a development server and automatically open the application in your browser at `http://localhost:8080`.
+
+### Option 2: Using Python HTTP Server
+
+```bash
+cd scripts/blockly_app/dist
+python -m http.server 8081
+```
+
+Then navigate to `http://localhost:8081/index.html` in your browser.
+
+## Custom Blocks
+
+The application includes three custom blocks that map to OT2mqtt.py functions:
+
+### 1. 🏠 OT-2: Home Robot
+- **Function**: `protocol.home()`
+- **Purpose**: Homes the OT-2 robot to its initial position
+- **Parameters**: None
+
+### 2. 🎨 OT-2: Mix Color
+- **Function**: `mix_color(payload)`
+- **Purpose**: Mix RGB colors in a specified well using the OT-2 pipette
+- **Parameters**:
+  - Red (µL): Volume of red paint
+  - Yellow (µL): Volume of yellow paint
+  - Blue (µL): Volume of blue paint
+  - Well: Target well position (e.g., "A1")
+  - Session ID: Experiment session identifier
+  - Experiment ID: Experiment identifier
+
+### 3. ↩️ OT-2: Move Sensor Back
+- **Function**: `move_sensor_back(payload)`
+- **Purpose**: Return the sensor to charging position
+- **Parameters**:
+  - Sensor Status: Status of the sensor (e.g., "complete")
+  - Session ID: Experiment session identifier
+  - Experiment ID: Experiment identifier
+
+## Example Workflow
+
+The application loads with a pre-built example workflow:
+
+1. Home the OT-2 robot
+2. Repeat 3 times:
+   - Mix colors (100µL red, 50µL yellow, 75µL blue) in well A1
+   - Move sensor back to charging position
+
+This generates the following Python code:
+
+```python
+# Generated from Blockly visual programming
+# This code uses functions from OT2mqtt.py
+
+from OT2mqtt import mix_color, move_sensor_back, protocol
+
+# Main workflow
+protocol.home()
+
+for count in range(3):
+    payload = {
+        "command": {
+            "R": 100,
+            "Y": 50,
+            "B": 75,
+            "well": 'A1'
+        },
+        "session_id": 'session_001',
+        "experiment_id": 'exp_001'
+    }
+    mix_color(payload)
+
+    payload = {
+        "command": {
+            "sensor_status": 'complete'
+        },
+        "session_id": 'session_001',
+        "experiment_id": 'exp_001'
+    }
+    move_sensor_back(payload)
+```
+
+## Project Structure
+
+```
+blockly_app/
+├── dist/              # Built application (served to browser)
+│   ├── index.html    # Main HTML file
+│   └── bundle.js     # Webpack bundled JavaScript
+├── src/
+│   └── index.js      # Main application code with custom blocks
+├── node_modules/      # Dependencies (including real Blockly)
+├── package.json       # npm configuration
+└── webpack.config.js  # Webpack configuration
+```
+
+## How It Works
+
+1. **Custom Block Definition**: Each OT-2 function is defined as a Blockly block in `src/index.js`:
+   ```javascript
+   Blockly.Blocks['ot2_mix_color'] = {
+     init: function() {
+       // Block configuration
+     }
+   };
+   ```
+
+2. **Python Code Generator**: Each block has a corresponding code generator:
+   ```javascript
+   pythonGenerator.forBlock['ot2_mix_color'] = function(block, generator) {
+     // Generate Python code
+   };
+   ```
+
+3. **Real-time Updates**: The workspace listens for changes and regenerates code automatically:
+   ```javascript
+   workspace.addChangeListener(generateCode);
+   ```
+
+## Dependencies
+
+- `blockly`: ^12.3.1 - Official Blockly library
+- `webpack`: ^5.102.1 - Module bundler
+- `webpack-cli`: ^6.0.1 - Webpack command line interface
+- `webpack-dev-server`: ^5.2.2 - Development server
+
+## Adding More Custom Blocks
+
+To add additional OT2mqtt.py functions as Blockly blocks:
+
+1. **Define the block** in `src/index.js`:
+   ```javascript
+   Blockly.Blocks['your_block_name'] = {
+     init: function() {
+       this.appendValueInput('PARAM1')
+           .setCheck('Number')
+           .appendField('Parameter 1');
+       this.setPreviousStatement(true, null);
+       this.setNextStatement(true, null);
+       this.setColour(230);
+     }
+   };
+   ```
+
+2. **Add the code generator**:
+   ```javascript
+   pythonGenerator.forBlock['your_block_name'] = function(block, generator) {
+     const param1 = generator.valueToCode(block, 'PARAM1', pythonGenerator.ORDER_ATOMIC);
+     return `your_function(${param1})\n`;
+   };
+   ```
+
+3. **Add to toolbox** in the `toolbox` object
+
+4. **Rebuild**: Run `npm run build`
+
+## Comparison with Concept Demo
+
+This real installation differs from the standalone concept demo (`blockly_concept_demo.html`):
+
+| Feature | Real Installation | Concept Demo |
+|---------|------------------|--------------|
+| Blockly Source | npm package | Mock-up visualization |
+| Installation | Requires npm install | No dependencies |
+| Functionality | Fully interactive | Static demonstration |
+| Code Generation | Real Blockly Python generator | N/A |
+| Extensibility | Full Blockly API | Limited |
+| Use Case | Development & Production | Documentation |
+
+## References
+
+- [Blockly Official Documentation](https://developers.google.com/blockly)
+- [Blockly Getting Started](https://blocklycodelabs.dev/codelabs/getting-started/index.html)
+- [Blockly Custom Blocks](https://developers.google.com/blockly/guides/create-custom-blocks/overview)
+- [OT2mqtt.py Functions](../../src/ac_training_lab/ot-2/_scripts/OT2mqtt.py)
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### npm install fails
+```bash
+# Set longer timeout and retry
+export PIP_TIMEOUT=600
+export PIP_RETRIES=2
+npm install
+```
+
+### Webpack build fails
+```bash
+# Clean install
+rm -rf node_modules package-lock.json
+npm install
+npm run build
+```
+
+### Browser shows blank page
+- Check that `bundle.js` exists in `dist/` directory
+- Check browser console for errors
+- Ensure you're accessing the correct URL
+
+## Next Steps
+
+To integrate this with actual OT-2 hardware:
+
+1. Deploy the application to a web server accessible to OT-2
+2. Add a backend API to receive generated Python code
+3. Validate and execute the code on the OT-2
+4. Add authentication and authorization
+5. Integrate with MQTT broker for real-time communication
+
+---
+
+**This is a real, working Blockly installation** that demonstrates the practical integration of visual programming with laboratory automation. The generated Python code can be directly executed on an OT-2 robot with appropriate backend infrastructure.