This project is for developing a "BeeCounter" device on an ESP32-S3 board using the PlatformIO Core command-line interface.

The device firmware is now a fully-featured application with two primary modes: Configuration Mode and Application Mode.

• Configuration Mode: On first boot or after a factory reset, the device starts a Wi-Fi Access Point. A user can connect to this AP to configure the device's Wi-Fi connection and set a system name.
• Application Mode: After successful configuration, the device connects to the designated Wi-Fi network and starts a secure, password-protected web application. This application provides a tabbed interface for monitoring, training, system observability, and administration.

• Wi-Fi Configuration Portal: A user-friendly, web-based portal to scan for and connect to a local Wi-Fi network.
• Persistent Settings: All settings (Wi-Fi credentials, device name, admin password) are saved to the device's non-volatile flash storage.
• Full User Authentication: A secure login system with a default username (admin) and password (admin).
• Mandatory Password Change: The default password must be changed on first login to a complex password (8+ characters, with uppercase, number, and symbol).
• Tabbed Web Application: A modern, responsive web UI with "Monitor", "Train", "Observability", and "Administer" tabs.
• System Observability: A dedicated page with live, auto-updating graphs for CPU usage (per core), heap memory, and flash storage. Includes a configurable refresh rate.
• Automatic Timezone Detection: A "Find and Set Timezone" button on the Administer page automatically configures the device's timezone based on its public IP address.
• Factory Reset: A secure function in the "Administer" tab to wipe all settings and return the device to its initial configuration state.
• Advanced LED Status: The onboard LED provides detailed feedback on the device's state, including Wi-Fi connection progress, IP acquisition, and server status.

1. Power On: Power on the ESP32-S3 device. The onboard LED will flash orange, indicating it's in Configuration Mode.
2. Connect to AP: On your computer or phone, connect to the Wi-Fi network named "BeeCounter-Setup".
3. Access Portal: A captive portal should automatically open. If not, open a web browser and navigate to http://192.168.4.1.
4. Configure Wi-Fi: Follow the on-screen instructions to select your local Wi-Fi network, enter the password, and give your device a name.
5. Reboot: The device will save the settings and reboot.

1. Login: After rebooting, the device will connect to your Wi-Fi. The LED will show its progress (blue, flashing green, then solid green). Once the LED is solid green, find the device's IP address from your router's client list.
2. Access Application: Navigate to the device's IP address in a web browser.
3. First Login: Log in with the username admin and password admin.
4. Change Password: You will be immediately redirected and required to set a new, complex password.
5. Use Application: Once the password is changed, you will have access to the main application dashboard.

1. Install PlatformIO Core: Follow the official instructions to install the PlatformIO Core CLI.
2. Connect Board: Connect the ESP32-S3 board to your computer.
3. Build & Upload:

   platformio run --target upload

4. Monitor Output:

   platformio device monitor -b 115200

5. Erase Flash (Factory Reset): To manually perform a factory reset:

   platformio run --target erase