I recently encountered a significant issue while using the demo code provided in the MACROPAD Hotkeys guide on the Adafruit website. The current example code lacks a mechanism to turn off or blank the screen after a period of inactivity, which can lead to burn-in on the display.
Unfortunately, I experienced this burn-in issue firsthand, which rendered the display less effective over time. Although I appreciate that Adafruit offers a replacement part for the display (Product 5228), I believe it would be beneficial to update the guide with best practices to prevent this issue.
Proposed Solution:
To mitigate the risk of screen burn-in, I suggest updating the demo code with a default implementation that blanks the screen after a certain interval of inactivity. This would serve as a protective measure and enhance the longevity of the MACROPAD's display.
Additional Context:
Screen burn-in can be a costly issue for users, as it may require purchasing a replacement display. By implementing this small but essential change, the guide would better serve users by preventing potential damage to their hardware.
Thank you for considering this enhancement to the MACROPAD Hotkeys guide.
I recently encountered a significant issue while using the demo code provided in the MACROPAD Hotkeys guide on the Adafruit website. The current example code lacks a mechanism to turn off or blank the screen after a period of inactivity, which can lead to burn-in on the display.
Unfortunately, I experienced this burn-in issue firsthand, which rendered the display less effective over time. Although I appreciate that Adafruit offers a replacement part for the display (Product 5228), I believe it would be beneficial to update the guide with best practices to prevent this issue.
Proposed Solution:
To mitigate the risk of screen burn-in, I suggest updating the demo code with a default implementation that blanks the screen after a certain interval of inactivity. This would serve as a protective measure and enhance the longevity of the MACROPAD's display.
Additional Context:
Screen burn-in can be a costly issue for users, as it may require purchasing a replacement display. By implementing this small but essential change, the guide would better serve users by preventing potential damage to their hardware.
Thank you for considering this enhancement to the MACROPAD Hotkeys guide.
I'm attaching a picture of my "burned" Macropad