from machine import Pin
import time

counter_pin = Pin(4, Pin.IN, Pin.PULL_UP)
counter = 0

def read_counter():
    global counter
    button_state = counter_pin.value()
    
  
    if button_state == 0:  # Button is pressed (assuming pull-up resistor)
        time.sleep(0.05)  # Delay for debouncing
        if counter_pin.value() == 0:  # Check button state again
            counter += 1
            print("Button pressed. Current counter value:", counter)
    else:
        print("Button released. Current counter value:", counter)

# Main loop where we periodically check the counter value
while True:
    read_counter()
    time.sleep(0.2)  # Short delay to prevent CPU overload