temp branch with changes for hand C hybrid controller

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• Manually tested that added code works as intended (if any functional/runnable code is added).
• Added automated tests (if a new class is added (Python or C++), interface of that class must be unit tested).
• Tested on real hardware (if the changed or added code is used with the real hardware).
• Added documentation (For any new feature, explain what it does and how to use it. Write the documentation in a relevant space, e.g. Github, Confluence, etc.)