CPU cycling fixes

[tskluzac]

In this branch I changed how we accessed internal queues to 'ease up' on the CPU.

Please test using the following:

• zambeze start
• check CPU usage (confirm under 2%)
• launch imagemagick_files.py
• after running, check CPU usage (confirm under 2%)

[wigging]

Don't forget to connect this to the corresponding issue.

[wigging]

I rebased this with the main branch so it can be merged. You will need to delete your local branch then pull down this remote branch if you want it on your computer. Otherwise, you may have some issues trying to pull it down into your existing local branch.

Anyway, I pulled down this branch and ran the imagemagick_files.py example. The example ran fine and my CPU usage remained below 1%. Good job!

[tskluzac]

Closes #161

[tskluzac]

@wigging sounds good! I linked the issue and made sure it's passing the ruff checks. Confirmed tests and imagemagick still run on rebased version.

[wigging]

I think you committed a bunch of files that should be ignored.

[wigging]

I reverted the last commit which added a bunch of unrelated files and force pushed the change. I think we're good to go now.