If you're interested in a premium sensor panel that can display videos and can be used as a secondary monitor, check out this video: th-cam.com/video/Y7fBDXARBsw/w-d-xo.html
Just wanted to say thank you for adding this. I was completely stumped. I followed everything as it should be. My issue was that I downloaded Python from the developer site (3.13). Once I uninstalled that and downloaded from the Microsoft Store (3.12), your guide worked flawlessly!
I tried to use the original app for my 3.5 inch screen but that app is a crap, I was struggling to use this python project due lack of knowledge, you made my day, now it is working, some things I had to change like I installed python but windows didn't recognized it, so it went to windows store and installed python from there.. but it works.
I ran into all sorts of problems, com3 permissions, python path problems, unlocking some dll. I even spelled main.py wrong on the win11 task scheduler (damn it, took 10 minutes to find that one) But finally got it going. I don't know shit about python or dotnet. Thanks for the video, it got me through some of the tough parts.
Thanks for this. The instructions on github are missing half the things that someone like myself needed to know. Otherwise I'd still be stuck trying to copy paste from that 3rd step into python. It doesn't mention anything about that git download thing, or running this stuff through the regular command prompt. They should include a link to this video there. Thanks again! Definitely wish there was a simpler way to do all this though for those of us less tech savvy. I have to open this video every time I want to change settings or themes in the program cause I can't remember how to get into it offhand or just using the github instructions. Edit: Nvm, you can get back in through the "hidden icons thingie on the toolbar.
Thanks I appreciate that! Hopefully running Python programs makes more sense now. And yes you're correct, there's a toolbar icon for the app. I completely forgot to mention that in the video.
Great video, I appreciate your work. Initially, I used 'original' software, but it didn't show what I wanted and had Chinese characters. Your software is superb. Excellent job.
quick tips/troubleshooting for those doing it in 2024 and on windows 11: 1. to copy file path, right click the FINAL FOLDER BEFORE YOU HIT ALL THE FILES and press ctrl+shift+c. 2. if the first python pip doesn't work and it gives the code "Python was not found; run without...", use the second pip. 3. On windows 11, DO NOT REMOVE QUOTATIONS OR THE "C:" BEFORE THE FILE PATH OR ELSE IT WILL NOT WORK. I dunno when windows implanted this, but DO NOT REMOVE IT or else you will get the "This system cannot find path specified error".
@@CallofDutyFAILOps Try copying the file desteination WITHOUT the parentheses windows 11 now assigns to the location. (like copy it into a google docs or smth, and manually remove it yourself). I found that to work.
@@CallofDutyFAILOps You ever get it? I am also having difficulties. "Python was not found; run without arguments to install from the Microsoft Store, or disable this shortcut from Settings > Manage App Execution Aliases." no matter what I try I always get this error. @davidlei6354 any Ideas?
does anyone know why installing the dependencies would fail? it looks like it downloads the dependency tar from git, but it gives me this: [the log before this line matches what the video shows] Collecting Pillow~=10.3.0 (from -r requirements.txt (line 2)) Using cached pillow-10.3.0.tar.gz (46.6 MB) Installing build dependencies ... done Getting requirements to build wheel ... error error: subprocess-exited-with-error × Getting requirements to build wheel did not run successfully. │ exit code: 1 ╰─> [21 lines of output] then it gives the traceback in the code where it failed (which is probably way too much for a youtube comment) ironically, i installed it on linux with no issues at all. I just wanted to be able to run the screen on my windows computer because that's where i have photoshop and stuff so i can make my own themes.
@@swolfington Thanks for sharing. I haven't tried to install it since I made the video, so it's possible newer versions might have dependency issues at the moment.
@@PhazerTech no problem, and thank you for the videos! What confused me about my fix (and maybe this is just my linux ignorance showing) is i followed your linux guide just a few days ago with absolutely no issues. I would have expected a python version/dependency issue to show up on linux as well. It was also a fresh linux VM though, so maybe that played a part? I could have had some super ancient python hanging around in my windows computer from way back when. I did install the latest version for this tutorial, but i didn't think to uninstall any existing python stuff, but i did while I was trying to troubleshoot this issue. maybe uninstalling/reinstalling would have been enough?
@@swolfington Glad you're enjoying the videos! I would need to see the full error log to get a better idea of what the issue was. There could be a number of reasons why it happened since there's so many different versions of Python, PIP, and the packages. Many packages also have dependencies of other packages, and sometimes require a specific version. It's possible you already had an old package installed which was outdated and wanted an older versions of Pillow, but the requirements asked for a newer version of Pillow. Its possible you updated that old dependency which fixed it. Stuff like this happens on occasion. Also different OSes generally default to different Python versions which can occasionally cause issues. Even different distros of Linux will default to different Python versions. For example Arch and Fedora distros run newer versions of Python while Ubuntu and Debian run on older Python versions, and similar issues can arise from time to time where something breaks on one distro but still works on another distro. Fortunately most issues get resolved in updates relatively quickly.
i got an error( C:\Windows\System32>python.exe -m pip install -r requirements.txt ERROR: Could not open requirements file: [Errno 2] No such file or directory: 'requirements.txt')
I entered in the Command Prompt and gave it copy paste to ''python.exe -m pip install -r requirements.txt'' and it says: This app can't run on your PC. To find a version for your PC, check with the software publisher. What can I do in this case. Thank you for your answer if you can help me.
I installed on PC Python 3.12.6 (64bit) and Python launcher 3.12.6 (32bit)...could this be the problem because Python Launcher is in 32bit? I greatly appreciate a response
@@traiantara3032 I don't use Windows 11 so I don't know for sure. I'd also try "py.exe" instead. I saw this on the troubleshooting page: github.com/mathoudebine/turing-smart-screen-python/wiki/Troubleshooting Also I googled the error you mentioned and found this article: habr.com/en/companies/hetmansoftware/articles/549410/ Hope this helps.
I have a plex server that sits in the corner, I use the 8.8 turing to monitor system temps etc. I would love to switch over to actual server software like Proxmox, and then run this that way, have you heard anything on support of the 8.8
Hi, I am reporting this error. Do you have any advice? C:\Users\pc\Desktop\turing-smart-screen-python-3.4.0>10.03.2024 16:20:58 [INFO] Loading theme 3.5inchTheme2 from res/themes/3.5inchTheme2/theme.yaml 10.03.2024 16:20:58 [DEBUG] HW revision: A 10.03.2024 16:20:58 [ERROR] Cannot find COM port automatically, please run Configuration again and select COM port manually C:\Users\pc\Desktop\turing-smart-screen-python-3.4.0>10.03.2024 16:28:48 [INFO] Loading theme 3.5inchTheme2 from res/themes/3.5inchTheme2/theme.yaml 10.03.2024 16:28:48 [DEBUG] HW revision: A 10.03.2024 16:28:48 [DEBUG] Static COM port: COM1 10.03.2024 16:28:48 [DEBUG] Found LibreHardwareMonitorLib 0.9.3.0 10.03.2024 16:28:53 [INFO] Found CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 10.03.2024 16:28:53 [INFO] Found Memory: Generic Memory 10.03.2024 16:28:53 [INFO] Found Nvidia GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 10.03.2024 16:28:53 [INFO] Found Storage: KINGSTON SKC2000M81000G 10.03.2024 16:28:53 [INFO] Found Storage: TOSHIBA HDWE140 10.03.2024 16:28:53 [INFO] Found Network interface: Ethernet 10.03.2024 16:28:53 [DEBUG] Using Python 3.11.8 (tags/v3.11.8:db85d51, Feb 6 2024, 22:03:32) [MSC v.1937 64 bit (AMD64)] 10.03.2024 16:28:53 [INFO] Tray icon has been displayed 10.03.2024 16:28:53 [INFO] Display reset (COM port may change)...
Yes it works on the Pi. The instructions are slightly different but I included them on my written guide. I tested with DietPi but it should work fine on the normal RPi OS too.
Not the basic model, but the 5" model can do animations. Check out this custom theme this guy created: www.reddit.com/r/gigabytegaming/comments/11d192a/just_finish_the_custommade_gigabyte_aorus_theme/
It's possible but the framerate is really poor for videos and not worth it. However I'll be doing another video on a different panel soon which is much more advanced than this one. Stay tuned
@@PhazerTech Got it, I have a build project and the size of the monitor is perfect. just for testing can you direct me where I can find more info about how to add video? Thanks you
@@denishiza It's a Python program I made that uses OpenCV to display a webcam feed. You would need to modify it to display saved videos instead. Should be easy, just change line 22. However like I said, framerate is extremely poor, it's only around 1-2 fps. Here's the Github link: github.com/PhazerTech/turing-smart-screen-python-weather-app/blob/main/camera-viewer.py
No unfortunately not. But one of the problems with HDMI panels is sometimes the bios will get displayed on the panel instead of your regular monitor. So for some people, not having HDMI is actually a positive thing.
The windows app was working fine until it started eating up cpu handles like crazy. in 2 days it got to over 6 million cpu handles. App not closing the cpu handles? Anyone else have this issue? So now I'm forced to run it in python which sucks.. How a great product becomes useless by one little bug... 🤦♂
@@PhazerTech I'm aware of that. I don't like their software and unable to edit the language parts. That's when I came across your video. I need to sit down and rewatch this. I thank you for your time in this
If you're interested in a premium sensor panel that can display videos and can be used as a secondary monitor, check out this video: th-cam.com/video/Y7fBDXARBsw/w-d-xo.html
Just wanted to say thank you for adding this. I was completely stumped. I followed everything as it should be. My issue was that I downloaded Python from the developer site (3.13). Once I uninstalled that and downloaded from the Microsoft Store (3.12), your guide worked flawlessly!
I didn't know you could get cheap little monitors like these... so cool!
I tried to use the original app for my 3.5 inch screen but that app is a crap, I was struggling to use this python project due lack of knowledge, you made my day, now it is working, some things I had to change like I installed python but windows didn't recognized it, so it went to windows store and installed python from there.. but it works.
Glad it worked out for you and thanks for the info on using the Windows store Python
I ran into all sorts of problems, com3 permissions, python path problems, unlocking some dll. I even spelled main.py wrong on the win11 task scheduler (damn it, took 10 minutes to find that one) But finally got it going. I don't know shit about python or dotnet. Thanks for the video, it got me through some of the tough parts.
Thanks for this. The instructions on github are missing half the things that someone like myself needed to know. Otherwise I'd still be stuck trying to copy paste from that 3rd step into python. It doesn't mention anything about that git download thing, or running this stuff through the regular command prompt. They should include a link to this video there. Thanks again!
Definitely wish there was a simpler way to do all this though for those of us less tech savvy. I have to open this video every time I want to change settings or themes in the program cause I can't remember how to get into it offhand or just using the github instructions.
Edit: Nvm, you can get back in through the "hidden icons thingie on the toolbar.
Thanks I appreciate that! Hopefully running Python programs makes more sense now. And yes you're correct, there's a toolbar icon for the app. I completely forgot to mention that in the video.
Great video, I appreciate your work. Initially, I used 'original' software, but it didn't show what I wanted and had Chinese characters. Your software is superb. Excellent job.
If yall are using Windows11 use the python3 string and not the python.exe. Save yourself some time.
This man is the goat
quick tips/troubleshooting for those doing it in 2024 and on windows 11:
1. to copy file path, right click the FINAL FOLDER BEFORE YOU HIT ALL THE FILES and press ctrl+shift+c.
2. if the first python pip doesn't work and it gives the code "Python was not found; run without...", use the second pip.
3. On windows 11, DO NOT REMOVE QUOTATIONS OR THE "C:" BEFORE THE FILE PATH OR ELSE IT WILL NOT WORK. I dunno when windows implanted this, but DO NOT REMOVE IT or else you will get the "This system cannot find path specified error".
I am getting "python was not found"... been at it for an hour. Could you help me if you have a minute?
@@CallofDutyFAILOps Try copying the file desteination WITHOUT the parentheses windows 11 now assigns to the location. (like copy it into a google docs or smth, and manually remove it yourself). I found that to work.
@@CallofDutyFAILOps You ever get it? I am also having difficulties. "Python was not found; run without arguments to install from the Microsoft Store, or disable this shortcut from Settings > Manage App Execution Aliases." no matter what I try I always get this error. @davidlei6354 any Ideas?
thank you, this was super useful! :)
thank you!
does anyone know why installing the dependencies would fail? it looks like it downloads the dependency tar from git, but it gives me this:
[the log before this line matches what the video shows]
Collecting Pillow~=10.3.0 (from -r requirements.txt (line 2))
Using cached pillow-10.3.0.tar.gz (46.6 MB)
Installing build dependencies ... done
Getting requirements to build wheel ... error
error: subprocess-exited-with-error
× Getting requirements to build wheel did not run successfully.
│ exit code: 1
╰─> [21 lines of output]
then it gives the traceback in the code where it failed (which is probably way too much for a youtube comment)
ironically, i installed it on linux with no issues at all. I just wanted to be able to run the screen on my windows computer because that's where i have photoshop and stuff so i can make my own themes.
fixed it by installing an older version of python (Python 3.12.4 - i picked it because it was closer to when pillow 10.3.0 was released)
@@swolfington Thanks for sharing. I haven't tried to install it since I made the video, so it's possible newer versions might have dependency issues at the moment.
@@PhazerTech no problem, and thank you for the videos! What confused me about my fix (and maybe this is just my linux ignorance showing) is i followed your linux guide just a few days ago with absolutely no issues. I would have expected a python version/dependency issue to show up on linux as well. It was also a fresh linux VM though, so maybe that played a part? I could have had some super ancient python hanging around in my windows computer from way back when. I did install the latest version for this tutorial, but i didn't think to uninstall any existing python stuff, but i did while I was trying to troubleshoot this issue. maybe uninstalling/reinstalling would have been enough?
@@swolfington Glad you're enjoying the videos! I would need to see the full error log to get a better idea of what the issue was. There could be a number of reasons why it happened since there's so many different versions of Python, PIP, and the packages. Many packages also have dependencies of other packages, and sometimes require a specific version. It's possible you already had an old package installed which was outdated and wanted an older versions of Pillow, but the requirements asked for a newer version of Pillow. Its possible you updated that old dependency which fixed it. Stuff like this happens on occasion. Also different OSes generally default to different Python versions which can occasionally cause issues. Even different distros of Linux will default to different Python versions. For example Arch and Fedora distros run newer versions of Python while Ubuntu and Debian run on older Python versions, and similar issues can arise from time to time where something breaks on one distro but still works on another distro. Fortunately most issues get resolved in updates relatively quickly.
i got an error( C:\Windows\System32>python.exe -m pip install -r requirements.txt
ERROR: Could not open requirements file: [Errno 2] No such file or directory: 'requirements.txt')
Make sure you're in the downloaded project folder. Use the cd command to change directory to where you downloaded the project as shown in the video.
I entered in the Command Prompt and gave it copy paste to ''python.exe -m pip install -r requirements.txt'' and it says: This app can't run on your PC.
To find a version for your PC, check with the software publisher.
What can I do in this case. Thank you for your answer if you can help me.
Are you running Windows 11? If so try "python3" instead of "python.exe"
@@PhazerTech yes, I use windows 11. thanks for the answer, I will try with python3.
I installed on PC Python 3.12.6 (64bit) and Python launcher 3.12.6 (32bit)...could this be the problem because Python Launcher is in 32bit? I greatly appreciate a response
@@traiantara3032 I don't use Windows 11 so I don't know for sure. I'd also try "py.exe" instead. I saw this on the troubleshooting page: github.com/mathoudebine/turing-smart-screen-python/wiki/Troubleshooting
Also I googled the error you mentioned and found this article: habr.com/en/companies/hetmansoftware/articles/549410/
Hope this helps.
Thankyu friend
You're welcome!
I have a plex server that sits in the corner, I use the 8.8 turing to monitor system temps etc. I would love to switch over to actual server software like Proxmox, and then run this that way, have you heard anything on support of the 8.8
The github page for turing smart screen python says they're currently working on support for the 8.8" version.
Thank you so much, +1 sub.
gracias
Hi, I am reporting this error.
Do you have any advice?
C:\Users\pc\Desktop\turing-smart-screen-python-3.4.0>10.03.2024 16:20:58 [INFO] Loading theme 3.5inchTheme2 from res/themes/3.5inchTheme2/theme.yaml
10.03.2024 16:20:58 [DEBUG] HW revision: A
10.03.2024 16:20:58 [ERROR] Cannot find COM port automatically, please run Configuration again and select COM port manually
C:\Users\pc\Desktop\turing-smart-screen-python-3.4.0>10.03.2024 16:28:48 [INFO] Loading theme 3.5inchTheme2 from res/themes/3.5inchTheme2/theme.yaml
10.03.2024 16:28:48 [DEBUG] HW revision: A
10.03.2024 16:28:48 [DEBUG] Static COM port: COM1
10.03.2024 16:28:48 [DEBUG] Found LibreHardwareMonitorLib 0.9.3.0
10.03.2024 16:28:53 [INFO] Found CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600
10.03.2024 16:28:53 [INFO] Found Memory: Generic Memory
10.03.2024 16:28:53 [INFO] Found Nvidia GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
10.03.2024 16:28:53 [INFO] Found Storage: KINGSTON SKC2000M81000G
10.03.2024 16:28:53 [INFO] Found Storage: TOSHIBA HDWE140
10.03.2024 16:28:53 [INFO] Found Network interface: Ethernet
10.03.2024 16:28:53 [DEBUG] Using Python 3.11.8 (tags/v3.11.8:db85d51, Feb 6 2024, 22:03:32) [MSC v.1937 64 bit (AMD64)]
10.03.2024 16:28:53 [INFO] Tray icon has been displayed
10.03.2024 16:28:53 [INFO] Display reset (COM port may change)...
Does this video works for Pi too? If it does what OS should I install to Pi?
Cannot open COM port COM3: could not open port 'COM3': PermissionError weird.. don't know how to fix it.
Are you running Windows 11? This link might be helpful: discuz.turzx.com/d/236-35-screen-on-windows-11-no-device-issue-fixed
tnx
Does this work for Raspberry Pi? If it does what is the preferable OS for the Pi?
Yes it works on the Pi. The instructions are slightly different but I included them on my written guide. I tested with DietPi but it should work fine on the normal RPi OS too.
With this python install can you run gtk3 and gstreamer libs?
Yes this is a general Python installation and should work fine with those libraries.
can I use this to display a looping animation (like GIFS)?
Not the basic model, but the 5" model can do animations. Check out this custom theme this guy created: www.reddit.com/r/gigabytegaming/comments/11d192a/just_finish_the_custommade_gigabyte_aorus_theme/
@@PhazerTech Thank you! I just bought the 5" one.
Hey, its possible to puts gifs or shorts video on this screen using a python?
Yes but the FPS is really bad for video. I suggest using a different screen if that's your use case.
@@PhazerTechthanks for answer 🎉
@@dawiddrzewosz5686 No problem! I'm actually planning to do a video in a few weeks showing a high quality screen that can do video, so stay tuned.
Can I use the monitor to play loop videos? Mp4?
It's possible but the framerate is really poor for videos and not worth it. However I'll be doing another video on a different panel soon which is much more advanced than this one. Stay tuned
@@PhazerTech Got it, I have a build project and the size of the monitor is perfect. just for testing can you direct me where I can find more info about how to add video? Thanks you
@@denishiza It's a Python program I made that uses OpenCV to display a webcam feed. You would need to modify it to display saved videos instead. Should be easy, just change line 22. However like I said, framerate is extremely poor, it's only around 1-2 fps. Here's the Github link: github.com/PhazerTech/turing-smart-screen-python-weather-app/blob/main/camera-viewer.py
@@PhazerTech Thanks!
does this works on 5 inch turzx
Yes looks like it's supported.
Is there a way to use the screen with screensaver engine?
The 5" version supports wallpaper engine.
Great, what about the 7” from waveshare that I ordered?
@@Maikel1500 Yes I believe it's supported
can you use this as a monitor?
No unfortunately not. But one of the problems with HDMI panels is sometimes the bios will get displayed on the panel instead of your regular monitor. So for some people, not having HDMI is actually a positive thing.
The windows app was working fine until it started eating up cpu handles like crazy. in 2 days it got to over 6 million cpu handles. App not closing the cpu handles? Anyone else have this issue?
So now I'm forced to run it in python which sucks..
How a great product becomes useless by one little bug... 🤦♂
OMG, there has to be simpler way
Well you could use the official software instead.
@@PhazerTech I'm aware of that. I don't like their software and unable to edit the language parts.
That's when I came across your video.
I need to sit down and rewatch this.
I thank you for your time in this
@@bartad2ret No problem, hope it works out for you. You'll learn how to run Python programs which is useful to know.
i did all this got it up on my screen but when i change themes it says access denied to changed the theme
Try disconnecting and reconnecting the display.