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Problem and solution for turzx 3.5 screen not turning off

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Description

My turzx 3.5 screen would not turn off when exiting the app or going into sleep.
I've looked into it and it turns out the 'ScreenOff(self)' function in library\lcd\lcd_comm_rev_a.py is the culprit.

I managed to fix this problem with these following changes,
I don't know why my screen behaves like this, maybe someone more involved with this projet can shed some light

def ScreenOff(self):
    self.SendCommand(Command.SET_BRIGHTNESS, 255, 0, 0, 0)
    time.sleep(0.1)
    self.SendCommand(Command.SCREEN_OFF, 0, 0, 0, 0)
    time.sleep(0.1)
    self.SendCommand(Command.TO_BLACK, 0, 0, 0, 0)
    time.sleep(0.1)
    self.SendCommand(212, 0, 0, 0, 0)

Environment:

  • Smart screen model [Turing 3.5"]
  • Revision of this project [3.9.6 release]
  • OS with version [ Windows 10 & Windows 11]
  • Python version [Python 3.9]

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Research direction

Start in library/lcd/lcd_comm_rev_a.py at ScreenOff(self) and compare its current command sequence with the sequence reported in the issue. Verify the screen turns off when exiting the app or entering sleep on the listed Turing 3.5-inch setup under Windows 10/11; done means both transitions turn the display off.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
embedded-iot
Issue type
Bug
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2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
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Newbie friendliness
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