evilsocket / evilsocket/pwnagotchi

Unit is stuck while initializing display

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Description

**Describe the bug**
RPI is booting up, display doesn't refresh, while going through the logs it says "Initializing waveshare v2 display" and that's it.
As of yesterday everything was working fine, but at some point it stopped refreshing, now I can still access all functionnalities through SSH but no more screen..

**To Reproduce**
Steps to reproduce the behavior:
1. Boot the pwnagotchi.
2. That's it.

**Expected behavior**
Booting up and refreshing the screen.

**Screenshots**
![pnybug](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/46378265/68672807-a9a76b00-0552-11ea-85b0-62fd6781ba29.PNG)

**Environment (please complete the following information):**
- Pwnagotchi version: 1.2.1
- OS version: Windows 10 / ParrotSec 4.7
- Type of hardware: RPI Zero WH + Waveshare eInk v2

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the boot on a Raspberry Pi Zero WH with the Waveshare eInk v2 display and inspect the logs around "Initializing waveshare v2 display." Compare the working and failing display setup, then verify that boot completes and the screen refreshes normally.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python, raspberry-pi
Domain
embedded-iot
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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