Docs: Add tutorial for writing custom controllers #993
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ko1in1u
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…ndant type information from attributes docstring
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Summary
This PR adds a new tutorial document explaining how to implement custom controller modules for non-Android devices (e.g., smart lights, PDUs). It includes a complete example with type hinting and proper error handling.
Solves
Closes #613
Changes
docs/tutorial_custom_controller.mdwith aSmartLightexample.docs/index.rstto include the new tutorial in the table of contents.Verification
I have verified that the example code adheres to Google Python style guidelines and passes local checks.