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A Windows-only software is [available in Chinese](https://lgb123-1253504678.cos.ap-beijing.myqcloud.com/35inch.rar) or [in English](https://lgb123-1253504678.cos.ap-beijing.myqcloud.com/35inchENG.rar) to manage this display.
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This software allows creating themes to display your computer sensors on the screen, but does not offer a simple way to display custom pictures or text.
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This Python script has been created to do some simple operations on this display like :
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## Features
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This Python script can do some simple operations on the Turing display like :
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- **Display custom picture**
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- **Display text**
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- **Display progress bar**
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- Clear the screen (blank)
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- Turn the screen on/off
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- Display soft reset
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- Set brightness
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Not yet implemented:
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- Screen rotation
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## Getting started
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_Python knowledges recommended._
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Download the `main.py` file from this project
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Download and install latest Python 3.x for your OS: https://www.python.org/downloads/
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Plug your Turing display to your computer (install the drivers if on Windows)
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Open the `main.py` file and edit the [`COM_PORT`](https://github.com/mathoudebine/turing-smart-screen-python/blob/deb0a60b772f2c5acef377f13b959632ca649f9f/main.py#L15) variable to the port used by the display
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Open a terminal and run `python3 main.py` or `py -3 main.py` depending on your OS
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You should see animated content on your Turing display!
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You can then edit the `main.py` file to change the content displayed, or use this file as a Python module for your personal Python project

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