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Avoid burned pixels in OLED displays

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Description

**Describe the problem you have/What new integration you would like**
To avoid burned pixels in OLED displays what happens in 2-4 months if static picture/text is shown constantly

**Please describe your use case for this integration and alternatives you've tried:**
OLED SSD1306 displays get burned pixels if pixels not changing, go off for some time. In my other custom projects, I use timer and loop how long display shows the content ie 30s display, then 5s off completely.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the OLED SSD1306 display integration and how its display content is refreshed or switched off; the issue does not name files or tests. Compare the requested 30-second display and 5-second off behavior with existing timer or loop support. Done means a documented, tested way to prevent static content from remaining continuously lit.

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Assessment

Domain
embedded-iot
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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