diff --git a/SDPPython/prototype5/chip.py b/SDPPython/prototype5/chip.py
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+import json
+import serial
+class IC74Series:
+    def __init__(self, chip_number, logic_type,n,TruthTable=[],pin_count=14, description=None, pin_config=None):
+        """
+        Initializes a 74 series IC chip.
+
+        :param chip_number: The number associated with the IC (e.g., '7400', '74138').
+        :param logic_type: Type of logic gate/function the IC performs (e.g., 'NAND', 'Multiplexer').
+        :param pin_count: Number of pins on the chip, defaults to 14 for most 74 series ICs.
+        :param description: Optional description of the IC's function.
+        :param pin_config: A dictionary mapping each pin to its type (input, output, VCC, ground).
+        """
+        self.chip_number = chip_number
+        self.logic_type = logic_type
+        self.pin_count = pin_count
+        self.inputn = n
+        self.TruthTable = TruthTable
+        self.description = description if description else "No description provided."
+        self.pin_config = pin_config if pin_config else {}
+    
+    def set_pin(self, pin_number, pin_type):
+        """
+        Sets the type of a specific pin (input, output, VCC, or ground).
+        
+        :param pin_number: The pin number (1-based index).
+        :param pin_type: The type of the pin ('input', 'output', 'VCC', 'ground').
+        """
+        if 1 <= pin_number <= self.pin_count:
+            self.pin_config[pin_number] = pin_type
+        else:
+            raise ValueError(f"Invalid pin number. This IC has {self.pin_count} pins.")
+    
+    def get_pin(self, pin_number):
+        """
+        Returns the type of a specific pin.
+        
+        :param pin_number: The pin number (1-based index).
+        :return: The type of the pin ('input', 'output', 'VCC', or 'ground') or 'not configured'.
+        """
+        return self.pin_config.get(pin_number, "not configured")
+    
+    def get_details(self):
+        """
+        Returns the details of the IC as a string.
+        """
+        return f"74{self.chip_number} IC - Logic Type: {self.logic_type}, Pins: {self.pin_count}, Description: {self.description}"
+    
+    def pin_configuration(self):
+        """
+        Returns a formatted string with the pin configuration.
+        """
+        config_str = f"Pin Configuration for 74{self.chip_number}:\n"
+        for pin in range(1, self.pin_count + 1):
+            pin_type = self.get_pin(pin)
+            config_str += f"Pin {pin}: {pin_type}\n"
+        return config_str
+    
+    def is_standard_pin_count(self):
+        """
+        Checks if the IC has a standard pin count of 14.
+        """
+        return self.pin_count == 14
+    
+    def __str__(self):
+        return f"74{self.chip_number} ({self.logic_type})"
+
+    def pin_configuration_json(self):
+        """
+        Returns the pin configuration as a JSON string.
+        """
+        config = {
+            "chip_number": self.chip_number,
+            "logic_type": self.logic_type,
+            "pin_count": self.pin_count,
+            "description": self.description,
+            "pins": self.pin_config
+        }
+        return json.dumps(config)
+
+    def send_pin_configuration(self, uart_port, baudrate=250000):
+        """
+        Sends the pin configuration as a JSON string over UART.
+        
+        :param uart_port: The UART port (e.g., 'COM3' on Windows or '/dev/ttyUSB0' on Linux).
+        :param baudrate: The baudrate for UART communication.
+        """
+        json_data = self.pin_configuration_json()
+        #print("JSON Data to be sent:", json_data)
+        #raw_bytes = json_data.encode('utf-8')
+        #hex_bytes = [f"{byte:02x}" for byte in raw_bytes]  # Convert bytes to hex
+        #print("Raw Bytes (Hex) to be sent:", ' '.join(hex_bytes))  # Print hex bytes as a space-separated string
+        with serial.Serial(uart_port, baudrate, timeout=10000000) as ser:
+            ser.write(json_data.encode('utf-8'))
+            print(f"Sent JSON data over UART: {json_data}")
+    def set_truth_table(self,outputs):
+        self.TruthTable=binary_number_list(self.inputn,outputs)
+        
+    def print_truth_tale(self):
+        print(f"Chip: {self.chip_number}")
+        print(f"Logic type: {self.logic_type}")
+        print("INPUT BITS|OUTPUT BITS")
+        for entry in self.TruthTable:
+            print(f"  {entry[0]}      {entry[1]}")
+
+def binary_number_list(bits,outputs):
+    list = []
+    bits = int(bits)
+    for number in range(0,(2**bits)):
+        bitslist = separate_bits(number,bits)
+        list.append([bitslist,outputs[number]])
+    return list
+        
+def separate_bits(num, n):
+    bits = [(num >> i) & 1 for i in range(n)]  # Extract each bit
+    return bits[::-1]  # Return in correct order
+
+def find_input_pins(ic):
+    n = ic.inputn
+
+    inputpins = []
+    temp = []
+    for pin in range(1,ic.pin_count+1):
+        print("PIN NUMBER IS: ", pin, ic.get_pin(pin))
+        if(ic.get_pin(pin) == "input"):
+            temp.append(pin)
+            if len(temp) == n:
+                inputpins.append(temp)
+                temp=[]
+    return inputpins
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diff --git a/SDPPython/prototype5/circuits/test.txt b/SDPPython/prototype5/circuits/test.txt
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+Chip Number: 00
+Logic Type: NAND
+Number of Inputs: 2
+Description: Quad 2-input NAND gate
+Pin Count: 14
+1: INPUT
+2: INPUT
+3: OUTPUT
+4: INPUT
+5: INPUT
+6: OUTPUT
+7: GND
+8: OUTPUT
+9: INPUT
+10: INPUT
+11: OUTPUT
+12: INPUT
+13: INPUT
+14: VCC
+Tests
+1: 1
+2: 1
+OUTPUT: 3
+1: 0
+2: 1
+OUTPUT: 3
+1: 1
+2: 0
+OUTPUT: 3
+1: 0
+2: 0
+OUTPUT: 3
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diff --git a/SDPPython/prototype5/prototype5.py b/SDPPython/prototype5/prototype5.py
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+import tkinter as tk
+from tkinter import ttk, filedialog
+import os
+import serial
+import chip
+import json
+
+
+# folder path, default is None until user selects one
+folder_path = None
+
+def select_folder():
+    global folder_path
+    folder_path = filedialog.askdirectory(initialdir=".", title="Select Circuit Folder")
+    if folder_path:
+        print(f"Selected folder: {folder_path}")
+        display_label.config(text="Folder selected.", fg="green")
+        update_folder_display()  # update listbox with files from the selected folder
+
+def get_file_names(folder_path):
+    try:
+        return [f for f in os.listdir(folder_path) if os.path.isfile(os.path.join(folder_path, f))]
+    except FileNotFoundError:
+        print("The specified folder was not found.")
+        return []
+
+def update_folder_display():
+    file_names = get_file_names(folder_path)
+    file_listbox.delete(0, tk.END)  # clear existing items in the Listbox
+
+    if not file_names:
+        display_label.config(text="No files found in the folder.", fg="red")
+    else:
+        for file in file_names:
+            file_listbox.insert(tk.END, file) # insert items from selected folder
+        dropdown['values'] = file_names
+        
+def on_file_select(event):
+    # update dropdown_var when a file is selected in the listbox
+    selected_index = file_listbox.curselection()
+    if selected_index:
+        selected_file = file_listbox.get(selected_index[0])
+        dropdown_var.set(selected_file)
+
+def read_chip_configuration(file_path):
+    circuit_data = {}
+    with open(file_path, 'r') as file:
+        for line in file:
+            # Stop reading when reaching "Tests"
+            if line.strip() == "Tests":
+                break
+            if ":" not in line:
+                continue
+            key, value = line.strip().split(":")
+            circuit_data[key.strip()] = value.strip()
+    return circuit_data
+
+def read_tests(file_path):
+    tests = []
+    key_values = {}
+    with open(file_path, 'r') as file:
+        # Skip lines until "Tests" is found
+        in_tests_section = False
+        for line in file:
+            if line.strip() == "Tests":
+                in_tests_section = True
+                continue
+            if in_tests_section:
+                if ":" not in line:
+                    continue
+                key, value = line.strip().split(":")
+                key_values[key.strip()] = value.strip()
+                if key.strip() == "OUTPUT":
+                    tests.append(key_values)
+                    key_values = {}
+    return tests
+
+def send_selected_file():
+    if folder_path is None:
+        display_label.config(text="Please select a folder.", fg="red")
+        return
+
+    selected_file = dropdown_var.get()
+    if not selected_file:
+        display_label.config(text="Please select a file.", fg="red")
+        return
+
+    file_path = os.path.join(folder_path, selected_file)
+    circuit_data = {}
+    print(0)
+    try:
+        # read the chip configuration
+        circuit_data = read_chip_configuration(file_path)
+        print(1)
+
+        # read the tests
+        tests = read_tests(file_path)
+        print(2)
+        ic = chip.IC74Series(
+            chip_number=circuit_data['Chip Number'],
+            logic_type=circuit_data['Logic Type'],
+            n=circuit_data['Number of Inputs'],
+        )
+
+        print(circuit_data)
+        print(tests)
+
+        for i in range(1, int(circuit_data['Pin Count']) + 1):
+            ic.set_pin(i, circuit_data[str(i)])
+
+        ser = serial.Serial('COM1', 9600)
+        message = ic.pin_configuration_json()
+        ser.write((message+"\n").encode('utf-8'))
+
+        response = []
+        for test in tests:
+            ser.write(json.dumps(test).encode('utf-8'))
+            response.append(ser.readline().decode('utf-8').strip())
+            print(response)
+        display_label.config(text="Circuit test complete. Check console for results.", fg="green")
+
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"An error occurred while reading {selected_file}: {e}")
+        display_label.config(text="Error testing circuit.", fg="red")
+
+def print_results():
+    print("Results printed to the console or log file.")
+
+root = tk.Tk()
+root.title("Circuit GUI Prototype")
+root.geometry("270x350")  
+
+# dropdown for selecting circuit file
+dropdown_var = tk.StringVar()
+dropdown = ttk.Combobox(root, textvariable=dropdown_var, state="readonly")
+dropdown.grid(row=0, column=0, columnspan=3, padx=10, pady=10)
+
+# label for file list
+file_list_label = tk.Label(root, text="Files in Selected Folder:")
+file_list_label.grid(row=1, column=0, columnspan=3, padx=10, pady=(5, 0))
+
+# frame around Listbox for thicker border
+file_listbox_frame = tk.Frame(root, borderwidth=1, relief="solid")
+file_listbox_frame.grid(row=2, column=0, columnspan=3, padx=10, pady=(0, 10))
+
+# listbox to display files in the selected folder
+file_listbox = tk.Listbox(file_listbox_frame, width=40, height=10)
+file_listbox.pack()
+
+# bind the Listbox to an event for selecting a file
+file_listbox.bind("<<ListboxSelect>>", on_file_select)
+
+# buttons in the same row
+select_folder_button = tk.Button(root, text="Select Folder", command=select_folder)
+select_folder_button.grid(row=3, column=0, padx=5, pady=10)
+
+send_button = tk.Button(root, text="Test Circuit", command=send_selected_file)
+send_button.grid(row=3, column=1, padx=5, pady=10)
+
+print_results_button = tk.Button(root, text="Print Results", command=print_results)
+print_results_button.grid(row=3, column=2, padx=5, pady=10)
+
+# display label for messages
+display_label = tk.Label(root, text="", font=("Arial", 11))
+display_label.grid(row=4, column=0, columnspan=3, padx=10, pady=10)
+
+root.mainloop()