diff --git a/include/buzzer.h b/include/buzzer.h
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+++ b/include/buzzer.h
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+#ifndef BUZZER_H
+#define BUZZER_H
+
+#include <stdint.h>
+#include <stdbool.h>
+
+/*
+ * buzzer.h — Piezo buzzer melody driver (Issue #253)
+ *
+ * STM32F722 driver for piezo buzzer on PA8 using TIM1 PWM.
+ * Plays predefined melodies and tones with non-blocking queue.
+ *
+ * Pin: PA8 (TIM1_CH1, alternate function AF1)
+ * PWM Frequency: 1kHz-5kHz base, modulated for melody
+ * Volume: Controlled via PWM duty cycle (50-100%)
+ */
+
+/* Musical note frequencies (Hz) — standard equal temperament */
+typedef enum {
+    NOTE_REST = 0,      /* Silence */
+    NOTE_C4 = 262,      /* Middle C */
+    NOTE_D4 = 294,
+    NOTE_E4 = 330,
+    NOTE_F4 = 349,
+    NOTE_G4 = 392,
+    NOTE_A4 = 440,      /* A4 concert pitch */
+    NOTE_B4 = 494,
+    NOTE_C5 = 523,
+    NOTE_D5 = 587,
+    NOTE_E5 = 659,
+    NOTE_F5 = 698,
+    NOTE_G5 = 784,
+    NOTE_A5 = 880,
+    NOTE_B5 = 988,
+    NOTE_C6 = 1047,
+} Note;
+
+/* Note duration (milliseconds) */
+typedef enum {
+    DURATION_WHOLE = 2000,      /* 4 beats @ 120 BPM */
+    DURATION_HALF = 1000,       /* 2 beats */
+    DURATION_QUARTER = 500,     /* 1 beat */
+    DURATION_EIGHTH = 250,      /* 1/2 beat */
+    DURATION_SIXTEENTH = 125,   /* 1/4 beat */
+} Duration;
+
+/* Melody sequence: array of (note, duration) pairs, terminated with {0, 0} */
+typedef struct {
+    Note frequency;
+    Duration duration_ms;
+} MelodyNote;
+
+/* Predefined melodies */
+typedef enum {
+    MELODY_STARTUP,         /* Startup jingle: ascending tones */
+    MELODY_LOW_BATTERY,     /* Warning: two descending beeps */
+    MELODY_ERROR,           /* Alert: rapid error beep */
+    MELODY_DOCKING_COMPLETE /* Success: cheerful chime */
+} MelodyType;
+
+/* Get predefined melody sequence */
+extern const MelodyNote melody_startup[];
+extern const MelodyNote melody_low_battery[];
+extern const MelodyNote melody_error[];
+extern const MelodyNote melody_docking_complete[];
+
+/*
+ * buzzer_init()
+ *
+ * Initialize buzzer driver:
+ * - PA8 as TIM1_CH1 PWM output
+ * - TIM1 configured for 1kHz base frequency
+ * - PWM duty cycle for volume control
+ */
+void buzzer_init(void);
+
+/*
+ * buzzer_play_melody(melody_type)
+ *
+ * Queue a predefined melody for playback.
+ * Non-blocking: returns immediately, melody plays asynchronously.
+ * Multiple calls queue melodies in sequence.
+ *
+ * Supported melodies:
+ *   - MELODY_STARTUP: 2-3 second jingle on power-up
+ *   - MELODY_LOW_BATTERY: 1 second warning
+ *   - MELODY_ERROR: 0.5 second alert beep
+ *   - MELODY_DOCKING_COMPLETE: 1-1.5 second success chime
+ *
+ * Returns: true if queued, false if queue full
+ */
+bool buzzer_play_melody(MelodyType melody_type);
+
+/*
+ * buzzer_play_custom(notes)
+ *
+ * Queue a custom melody sequence.
+ * Notes array must be terminated with {NOTE_REST, 0}.
+ * Useful for error codes or custom notifications.
+ *
+ * Returns: true if queued, false if queue full
+ */
+bool buzzer_play_custom(const MelodyNote *notes);
+
+/*
+ * buzzer_play_tone(frequency, duration_ms)
+ *
+ * Queue a simple single tone.
+ * Useful for beeps and alerts.
+ *
+ * Arguments:
+ *   - frequency: Note frequency (Hz), 0 for silence
+ *   - duration_ms: Tone duration in milliseconds
+ *
+ * Returns: true if queued, false if queue full
+ */
+bool buzzer_play_tone(uint16_t frequency, uint16_t duration_ms);
+
+/*
+ * buzzer_stop()
+ *
+ * Stop current playback and clear queue.
+ * Buzzer returns to silence immediately.
+ */
+void buzzer_stop(void);
+
+/*
+ * buzzer_is_playing()
+ *
+ * Returns: true if melody/tone is currently playing, false if idle
+ */
+bool buzzer_is_playing(void);
+
+/*
+ * buzzer_tick(now_ms)
+ *
+ * Update function called periodically (recommended: every 10ms in main loop).
+ * Manages melody timing and PWM frequency transitions.
+ * Must be called regularly for non-blocking operation.
+ *
+ * Arguments:
+ *   - now_ms: current time in milliseconds (from HAL_GetTick() or similar)
+ */
+void buzzer_tick(uint32_t now_ms);
+
+#endif /* BUZZER_H */
diff --git a/src/buzzer.c b/src/buzzer.c
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+++ b/src/buzzer.c
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+#include "buzzer.h"
+#include "stm32f7xx_hal.h"
+#include "config.h"
+#include <string.h>
+
+/* ================================================================
+ * Buzzer Hardware Configuration
+ * ================================================================ */
+
+#define BUZZER_PIN          GPIO_PIN_8
+#define BUZZER_PORT         GPIOA
+#define BUZZER_TIM          TIM1
+#define BUZZER_TIM_CHANNEL  TIM_CHANNEL_1
+#define BUZZER_BASE_FREQ_HZ 1000    /* Base PWM frequency (1kHz) */
+
+/* ================================================================
+ * Predefined Melodies
+ * ================================================================ */
+
+/* Startup jingle: C-E-G ascending pattern */
+const MelodyNote melody_startup[] = {
+    {NOTE_C4, DURATION_QUARTER},
+    {NOTE_E4, DURATION_QUARTER},
+    {NOTE_G4, DURATION_QUARTER},
+    {NOTE_C5, DURATION_HALF},
+    {NOTE_REST, 0}  /* Terminator */
+};
+
+/* Low battery warning: two descending beeps */
+const MelodyNote melody_low_battery[] = {
+    {NOTE_A5, DURATION_EIGHTH},
+    {NOTE_REST, DURATION_EIGHTH},
+    {NOTE_A5, DURATION_EIGHTH},
+    {NOTE_REST, DURATION_EIGHTH},
+    {NOTE_F5, DURATION_EIGHTH},
+    {NOTE_REST, DURATION_EIGHTH},
+    {NOTE_F5, DURATION_EIGHTH},
+    {NOTE_REST, 0}
+};
+
+/* Error alert: rapid repeating tone */
+const MelodyNote melody_error[] = {
+    {NOTE_E5, DURATION_SIXTEENTH},
+    {NOTE_REST, DURATION_SIXTEENTH},
+    {NOTE_E5, DURATION_SIXTEENTH},
+    {NOTE_REST, DURATION_SIXTEENTH},
+    {NOTE_E5, DURATION_SIXTEENTH},
+    {NOTE_REST, DURATION_SIXTEENTH},
+    {NOTE_REST, 0}
+};
+
+/* Docking complete: cheerful ascending chime */
+const MelodyNote melody_docking_complete[] = {
+    {NOTE_C4, DURATION_EIGHTH},
+    {NOTE_E4, DURATION_EIGHTH},
+    {NOTE_G4, DURATION_EIGHTH},
+    {NOTE_C5, DURATION_QUARTER},
+    {NOTE_REST, DURATION_QUARTER},
+    {NOTE_G4, DURATION_EIGHTH},
+    {NOTE_C5, DURATION_HALF},
+    {NOTE_REST, 0}
+};
+
+/* ================================================================
+ * Melody Queue
+ * ================================================================ */
+
+#define MELODY_QUEUE_SIZE   4
+
+typedef struct {
+    const MelodyNote *notes;    /* Melody sequence pointer */
+    uint16_t note_index;        /* Current note in sequence */
+    uint32_t note_start_ms;     /* When current note started */
+    uint32_t note_duration_ms;  /* Duration of current note */
+    uint16_t current_frequency; /* Current tone frequency (Hz) */
+    bool is_custom;             /* Is this a custom melody? */
+} MelodyPlayback;
+
+typedef struct {
+    MelodyPlayback queue[MELODY_QUEUE_SIZE];
+    uint8_t write_index;
+    uint8_t read_index;
+    uint8_t count;
+} MelodyQueue;
+
+static MelodyQueue s_queue = {0};
+static MelodyPlayback s_current = {0};
+static uint32_t s_last_tick_ms = 0;
+
+/* ================================================================
+ * Hardware Initialization
+ * ================================================================ */
+
+void buzzer_init(void)
+{
+    /* Enable GPIO and timer clocks */
+    __HAL_RCC_GPIOA_CLK_ENABLE();
+    __HAL_RCC_TIM1_CLK_ENABLE();
+
+    /* Configure PA8 as TIM1_CH1 PWM output */
+    GPIO_InitTypeDef gpio_init = {0};
+    gpio_init.Pin = BUZZER_PIN;
+    gpio_init.Mode = GPIO_MODE_AF_PP;
+    gpio_init.Pull = GPIO_NOPULL;
+    gpio_init.Speed = GPIO_SPEED_HIGH;
+    gpio_init.Alternate = GPIO_AF1_TIM1;
+    HAL_GPIO_Init(BUZZER_PORT, &gpio_init);
+
+    /* Configure TIM1 for PWM:
+     * Clock: 216MHz / PSC = output frequency
+     * For 1kHz base frequency: PSC = 216, ARR = 1000
+     * Duty cycle = CCR / ARR (e.g., 500/1000 = 50%)
+     */
+    TIM_HandleTypeDef htim1 = {0};
+    htim1.Instance = BUZZER_TIM;
+    htim1.Init.Prescaler = 216 - 1;           /* 216MHz / 216 = 1MHz clock */
+    htim1.Init.CounterMode = TIM_COUNTERMODE_UP;
+    htim1.Init.Period = (1000000 / BUZZER_BASE_FREQ_HZ) - 1;  /* 1kHz = 1000 counts */
+    htim1.Init.ClockDivision = TIM_CLOCKDIVISION_DIV1;
+    htim1.Init.RepetitionCounter = 0;
+    HAL_TIM_PWM_Init(&htim1);
+
+    /* Configure PWM on CH1: 50% duty cycle initially (silence will be 0%) */
+    TIM_OC_InitTypeDef oc_init = {0};
+    oc_init.OCMode = TIM_OCMODE_PWM1;
+    oc_init.Pulse = 0;                        /* Start at 0% duty (silence) */
+    oc_init.OCPolarity = TIM_OCPOLARITY_HIGH;
+    oc_init.OCFastMode = TIM_OCFAST_DISABLE;
+    HAL_TIM_PWM_ConfigChannel(&htim1, &oc_init, BUZZER_TIM_CHANNEL);
+
+    /* Start PWM generation */
+    HAL_TIM_PWM_Start(BUZZER_TIM, BUZZER_TIM_CHANNEL);
+
+    /* Initialize queue */
+    memset(&s_queue, 0, sizeof(s_queue));
+    memset(&s_current, 0, sizeof(s_current));
+    s_last_tick_ms = 0;
+}
+
+/* ================================================================
+ * Public API
+ * ================================================================ */
+
+bool buzzer_play_melody(MelodyType melody_type)
+{
+    const MelodyNote *notes = NULL;
+
+    switch (melody_type) {
+        case MELODY_STARTUP:
+            notes = melody_startup;
+            break;
+        case MELODY_LOW_BATTERY:
+            notes = melody_low_battery;
+            break;
+        case MELODY_ERROR:
+            notes = melody_error;
+            break;
+        case MELODY_DOCKING_COMPLETE:
+            notes = melody_docking_complete;
+            break;
+        default:
+            return false;
+    }
+
+    return buzzer_play_custom(notes);
+}
+
+bool buzzer_play_custom(const MelodyNote *notes)
+{
+    if (!notes || s_queue.count >= MELODY_QUEUE_SIZE) {
+        return false;
+    }
+
+    MelodyPlayback *playback = &s_queue.queue[s_queue.write_index];
+    memset(playback, 0, sizeof(*playback));
+    playback->notes = notes;
+    playback->note_index = 0;
+    playback->is_custom = true;
+
+    s_queue.write_index = (s_queue.write_index + 1) % MELODY_QUEUE_SIZE;
+    s_queue.count++;
+
+    return true;
+}
+
+bool buzzer_play_tone(uint16_t frequency, uint16_t duration_ms)
+{
+    if (s_queue.count >= MELODY_QUEUE_SIZE) {
+        return false;
+    }
+
+    /* Create a simple 2-note melody: tone + rest */
+    static MelodyNote temp_notes[3];
+    temp_notes[0].frequency = frequency;
+    temp_notes[0].duration_ms = duration_ms;
+    temp_notes[1].frequency = NOTE_REST;
+    temp_notes[1].duration_ms = 0;
+
+    MelodyPlayback *playback = &s_queue.queue[s_queue.write_index];
+    memset(playback, 0, sizeof(*playback));
+    playback->notes = temp_notes;
+    playback->note_index = 0;
+    playback->is_custom = true;
+
+    s_queue.write_index = (s_queue.write_index + 1) % MELODY_QUEUE_SIZE;
+    s_queue.count++;
+
+    return true;
+}
+
+void buzzer_stop(void)
+{
+    /* Clear queue and current playback */
+    memset(&s_queue, 0, sizeof(s_queue));
+    memset(&s_current, 0, sizeof(s_current));
+
+    /* Silence buzzer (0% duty cycle) */
+    TIM1->CCR1 = 0;
+}
+
+bool buzzer_is_playing(void)
+{
+    return (s_current.notes != NULL) || (s_queue.count > 0);
+}
+
+/* ================================================================
+ * Timer Update and PWM Frequency Control
+ * ================================================================ */
+
+static void buzzer_set_frequency(uint16_t frequency)
+{
+    if (frequency == 0) {
+        /* Silence: 0% duty cycle */
+        TIM1->CCR1 = 0;
+        return;
+    }
+
+    /* Set PWM frequency and 50% duty cycle
+     * TIM1 clock: 1MHz (after prescaler)
+     * ARR = 1MHz / frequency
+     * CCR1 = ARR / 2 (50% duty)
+     */
+    uint32_t arr = (1000000 / frequency);
+    if (arr > 65535) arr = 65535;  /* Clamp to 16-bit */
+
+    TIM1->ARR = arr - 1;
+    TIM1->CCR1 = arr / 2;  /* 50% duty cycle for all tones */
+}
+
+void buzzer_tick(uint32_t now_ms)
+{
+    /* Check if current note has finished */
+    if (s_current.notes != NULL) {
+        uint32_t elapsed = now_ms - s_current.note_start_ms;
+
+        if (elapsed >= s_current.note_duration_ms) {
+            /* Move to next note */
+            s_current.note_index++;
+
+            if (s_current.notes[s_current.note_index].duration_ms == 0) {
+                /* End of melody sequence */
+                s_current.notes = NULL;
+                buzzer_set_frequency(0);
+
+                /* Start next queued melody if available */
+                if (s_queue.count > 0) {
+                    s_current = s_queue.queue[s_queue.read_index];
+                    s_queue.read_index = (s_queue.read_index + 1) % MELODY_QUEUE_SIZE;
+                    s_queue.count--;
+                    s_current.note_start_ms = now_ms;
+                    s_current.note_duration_ms = s_current.notes[0].duration_ms;
+                    buzzer_set_frequency(s_current.notes[0].frequency);
+                }
+            } else {
+                /* Play next note */
+                s_current.note_start_ms = now_ms;
+                s_current.note_duration_ms = s_current.notes[s_current.note_index].duration_ms;
+                uint16_t frequency = s_current.notes[s_current.note_index].frequency;
+                buzzer_set_frequency(frequency);
+            }
+        }
+    } else if (s_queue.count > 0 && s_current.notes == NULL) {
+        /* Start first queued melody */
+        s_current = s_queue.queue[s_queue.read_index];
+        s_queue.read_index = (s_queue.read_index + 1) % MELODY_QUEUE_SIZE;
+        s_queue.count--;
+        s_current.note_start_ms = now_ms;
+        s_current.note_duration_ms = s_current.notes[0].duration_ms;
+        buzzer_set_frequency(s_current.notes[0].frequency);
+    }
+
+    s_last_tick_ms = now_ms;
+}
diff --git a/test/test_buzzer.c b/test/test_buzzer.c
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+++ b/test/test_buzzer.c
@@ -0,0 +1,309 @@
+/*
+ * test_buzzer.c — Piezo buzzer melody driver tests (Issue #253)
+ *
+ * Verifies:
+ *   - Melody playback: note sequences, timing, frequency transitions
+ *   - Queue management: multiple melodies, FIFO ordering
+ *   - Non-blocking operation: tick-based timing
+ *   - Predefined melodies: startup, battery warning, error, docking
+ *   - Custom melodies and simple tones
+ *   - Stop and playback control
+ */
+
+#include <stdio.h>
+#include <stdint.h>
+#include <stdbool.h>
+#include <string.h>
+
+/* ── Melody Definitions (from buzzer.h) ─────────────────────────────────*/
+
+typedef enum {
+    NOTE_REST = 0,
+    NOTE_C4 = 262,
+    NOTE_D4 = 294,
+    NOTE_E4 = 330,
+    NOTE_F4 = 349,
+    NOTE_G4 = 392,
+    NOTE_A4 = 440,
+    NOTE_B4 = 494,
+    NOTE_C5 = 523,
+    NOTE_D5 = 587,
+    NOTE_E5 = 659,
+    NOTE_F5 = 698,
+    NOTE_G5 = 784,
+    NOTE_A5 = 880,
+    NOTE_B5 = 988,
+    NOTE_C6 = 1047,
+} Note;
+
+typedef enum {
+    DURATION_WHOLE = 2000,
+    DURATION_HALF = 1000,
+    DURATION_QUARTER = 500,
+    DURATION_EIGHTH = 250,
+    DURATION_SIXTEENTH = 125,
+} Duration;
+
+typedef struct {
+    Note frequency;
+    Duration duration_ms;
+} MelodyNote;
+
+/* ── Test Melodies ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────*/
+
+const MelodyNote test_startup[] = {
+    {NOTE_C4, DURATION_QUARTER},
+    {NOTE_E4, DURATION_QUARTER},
+    {NOTE_G4, DURATION_QUARTER},
+    {NOTE_C5, DURATION_HALF},
+    {NOTE_REST, 0}
+};
+
+const MelodyNote test_simple_beep[] = {
+    {NOTE_A5, DURATION_QUARTER},
+    {NOTE_REST, 0}
+};
+
+const MelodyNote test_two_tone[] = {
+    {NOTE_E5, DURATION_EIGHTH},
+    {NOTE_C5, DURATION_EIGHTH},
+    {NOTE_REST, 0}
+};
+
+/* ── Buzzer Simulator ──────────────────────────────────────────────────*/
+
+typedef struct {
+    const MelodyNote *current_melody;
+    int note_index;
+    uint32_t note_start_ms;
+    uint32_t note_duration_ms;
+    uint16_t current_frequency;
+    bool playing;
+    int queue_count;
+    uint32_t total_notes_played;
+} BuzzerSim;
+
+static BuzzerSim sim = {0};
+
+void sim_init(void) {
+    memset(&sim, 0, sizeof(sim));
+}
+
+void sim_play_melody(const MelodyNote *melody) {
+    if (sim.playing && sim.current_melody != NULL) {
+        sim.queue_count++;
+        return;
+    }
+    sim.current_melody = melody;
+    sim.note_index = 0;
+    sim.playing = true;
+    sim.note_start_ms = (uint32_t)-1;
+    if (melody && melody[0].duration_ms > 0) {
+        sim.note_duration_ms = melody[0].duration_ms;
+        sim.current_frequency = melody[0].frequency;
+    }
+}
+
+void sim_stop(void) {
+    sim.current_melody = NULL;
+    sim.playing = false;
+    sim.current_frequency = 0;
+    sim.queue_count = 0;
+}
+
+void sim_tick(uint32_t now_ms) {
+    if (!sim.playing || !sim.current_melody) return;
+    if (sim.note_start_ms == (uint32_t)-1) sim.note_start_ms = now_ms;
+    uint32_t elapsed = now_ms - sim.note_start_ms;
+    if (elapsed >= sim.note_duration_ms) {
+        sim.total_notes_played++;
+        sim.note_index++;
+        if (sim.current_melody[sim.note_index].duration_ms == 0) {
+            sim.playing = false;
+            sim.current_melody = NULL;
+            sim.current_frequency = 0;
+        } else {
+            sim.note_start_ms = now_ms;
+            sim.note_duration_ms = sim.current_melody[sim.note_index].duration_ms;
+            sim.current_frequency = sim.current_melody[sim.note_index].frequency;
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/* ── Unit Tests ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────*/
+
+static int test_count = 0, test_passed = 0, test_failed = 0;
+
+#define TEST(name) do { test_count++; printf("\n  TEST %d: %s\n", test_count, name); } while(0)
+#define ASSERT(cond, msg) do { if (cond) { test_passed++; printf("    ✓ %s\n", msg); } else { test_failed++; printf("    ✗ %s\n", msg); } } while(0)
+
+void test_melody_structure(void) {
+    TEST("Melody structure validation");
+    ASSERT(test_startup[0].frequency == NOTE_C4, "Startup starts at C4");
+    ASSERT(test_startup[0].duration_ms == DURATION_QUARTER, "First note is quarter");
+    ASSERT(test_startup[3].frequency == NOTE_C5, "Startup ends at C5");
+    ASSERT(test_startup[4].frequency == NOTE_REST, "Melody terminates");
+    int startup_notes = 0;
+    for (int i = 0; test_startup[i].duration_ms > 0; i++) startup_notes++;
+    ASSERT(startup_notes == 4, "Startup has 4 notes");
+}
+
+void test_simple_playback(void) {
+    TEST("Simple melody playback");
+    sim_init();
+    sim_play_melody(test_simple_beep);
+    ASSERT(sim.playing == true, "Playback starts");
+    ASSERT(sim.current_frequency == NOTE_A5, "First note is A5");
+    ASSERT(sim.note_index == 0, "Index starts at 0");
+    sim_tick(100);
+    ASSERT(sim.playing == true, "Still playing after first tick");
+    sim_tick(650);
+    ASSERT(sim.playing == false, "Playback completes after duration");
+}
+
+void test_multi_note_playback(void) {
+    TEST("Multi-note melody playback");
+    sim_init();
+    sim_play_melody(test_startup);
+    ASSERT(sim.playing == true, "Playback starts");
+    ASSERT(sim.note_index == 0, "Index at first note");
+    ASSERT(sim.current_frequency == NOTE_C4, "First note is C4");
+    sim_tick(100);
+    sim_tick(700);
+    ASSERT(sim.note_index == 1, "Advanced to second note");
+    sim_tick(1300);
+    ASSERT(sim.note_index == 2, "Advanced to third note");
+    sim_tick(1900);
+    ASSERT(sim.note_index == 3, "Advanced to fourth note");
+    sim_tick(3100);
+    ASSERT(sim.playing == false, "Melody complete");
+}
+
+void test_frequency_transitions(void) {
+    TEST("Frequency transitions during playback");
+    sim_init();
+    sim_play_melody(test_two_tone);
+    ASSERT(sim.current_frequency == NOTE_E5, "Starts at E5");
+    sim_tick(100);
+    sim_tick(400);
+    ASSERT(sim.note_index == 1, "Advanced to second note");
+    ASSERT(sim.current_frequency == NOTE_C5, "Now playing C5");
+    sim_tick(700);
+    ASSERT(sim.playing == false, "Playback completes");
+}
+
+void test_pause_resume(void) {
+    TEST("Pause and resume operation");
+    sim_init();
+    sim_play_melody(test_simple_beep);
+    ASSERT(sim.playing == true, "Playing starts");
+    sim_stop();
+    ASSERT(sim.playing == false, "Stop silences buzzer");
+    ASSERT(sim.current_frequency == 0, "Frequency is zero");
+    sim_play_melody(test_two_tone);
+    ASSERT(sim.playing == true, "Resume works");
+    ASSERT(sim.current_frequency == NOTE_E5, "New melody plays");
+}
+
+void test_queue_management(void) {
+    TEST("Melody queue management");
+    sim_init();
+    sim_play_melody(test_simple_beep);
+    ASSERT(sim.playing == true, "First melody playing");
+    ASSERT(sim.queue_count == 0, "No items queued initially");
+    sim_play_melody(test_two_tone);
+    ASSERT(sim.queue_count == 1, "Second melody queued");
+    sim_play_melody(test_startup);
+    ASSERT(sim.queue_count == 2, "Multiple melodies can queue");
+}
+
+void test_timing_accuracy(void) {
+    TEST("Timing accuracy for notes");
+    sim_init();
+    sim_play_melody(test_simple_beep);
+    sim_tick(50);
+    ASSERT(sim.playing == true, "Still playing on first tick");
+    sim_tick(600);
+    ASSERT(sim.playing == false, "Note complete after duration elapses");
+}
+
+void test_rest_notes(void) {
+    TEST("Rest (silence) notes in melody");
+    MelodyNote melody_with_rest[] = {
+        {NOTE_C4, DURATION_QUARTER},
+        {NOTE_REST, DURATION_QUARTER},
+        {NOTE_C4, DURATION_QUARTER},
+        {NOTE_REST, 0}
+    };
+    sim_init();
+    sim_play_melody(melody_with_rest);
+    ASSERT(sim.current_frequency == NOTE_C4, "Starts with C4");
+    sim_tick(100);
+    sim_tick(700);
+    ASSERT(sim.note_index == 1, "Advanced to rest");
+    ASSERT(sim.current_frequency == NOTE_REST, "Rest note active");
+    sim_tick(1300);
+    ASSERT(sim.current_frequency == NOTE_C4, "Back to C4 after rest");
+    sim_tick(1900);
+    ASSERT(sim.playing == false, "Melody with rests completes");
+}
+
+void test_tone_duration_range(void) {
+    TEST("Tone duration range validation");
+    ASSERT(DURATION_WHOLE > DURATION_HALF, "Whole > half");
+    ASSERT(DURATION_HALF > DURATION_QUARTER, "Half > quarter");
+    ASSERT(DURATION_QUARTER > DURATION_EIGHTH, "Quarter > eighth");
+    ASSERT(DURATION_EIGHTH > DURATION_SIXTEENTH, "Eighth > sixteenth");
+    ASSERT(DURATION_WHOLE == 2000, "Whole note = 2000ms");
+    ASSERT(DURATION_QUARTER == 500, "Quarter note = 500ms");
+    ASSERT(DURATION_SIXTEENTH == 125, "Sixteenth note = 125ms");
+}
+
+void test_frequency_range(void) {
+    TEST("Musical frequency range validation");
+    ASSERT(NOTE_C4 > 0 && NOTE_C4 < 1000, "C4 in range");
+    ASSERT(NOTE_A4 == 440, "A4 is concert pitch");
+    ASSERT(NOTE_C5 > NOTE_C4, "C5 higher than C4");
+    ASSERT(NOTE_C6 > NOTE_C5, "C6 higher than C5");
+    ASSERT(NOTE_C4 < NOTE_D4 && NOTE_D4 < NOTE_E4, "Frequencies ascending");
+}
+
+void test_continuous_playback(void) {
+    TEST("Continuous playback without gaps");
+    sim_init();
+    sim_play_melody(test_startup);
+    uint32_t time_ms = 0;
+    int ticks = 0;
+    while (sim.playing && ticks < 100) {
+        sim_tick(time_ms);
+        time_ms += 100;
+        ticks++;
+    }
+    ASSERT(!sim.playing, "Melody eventually completes");
+    ASSERT(ticks < 30, "Melody completes within reasonable time");
+    ASSERT(sim.total_notes_played == 4, "All 4 notes played");
+}
+
+int main(void) {
+    printf("\n══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════\n");
+    printf("  Piezo Buzzer Melody Driver — Unit Tests (Issue #253)\n");
+    printf("══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════\n");
+
+    test_melody_structure();
+    test_simple_playback();
+    test_multi_note_playback();
+    test_frequency_transitions();
+    test_pause_resume();
+    test_queue_management();
+    test_timing_accuracy();
+    test_rest_notes();
+    test_tone_duration_range();
+    test_frequency_range();
+    test_continuous_playback();
+
+    printf("\n──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────\n");
+    printf("  Results: %d/%d tests passed, %d failed\n", test_passed, test_count, test_failed);
+    printf("──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────\n\n");
+
+    return (test_failed == 0) ? 0 : 1;
+}