Auto-Forcing the cursor to move to lower corner
July 27, 2024, 22:11
I have a project that runs a python script when the pi boots up. When it boots, it checks how many days left until Halloween, and displays an image on the screen to reflect how many days left.
It also spins 2 stepper motors
...This part works.
The issue I am having is the cursor is displayed right smack in the middle of the screen, and I need it moved out of the way. This is going to run on its own with no mouse/kb installed.
I've tried using the following methods:
python
pyautogui
- attempt to move the cursor using pyautogui.moveTo(screen_width - 1, screen_height - 1)
xdotool via subprocess
- subprocess.run(["xdotool", "mousemove", str(screen_width - 1), str(screen_height - 1)])
- also tried to execute xdtool before initializing pygame:
subprocess.run(["xdotool", "mousemove", "1919", "719"])
pynput
- mouse.position = (screen_width - 1, screen_height - 1)
evdev
- ui.write(e.EV_REL, e.REL_X, screen_width - 1)
ui.write(e.EV_REL, e.REL_Y, screen_height - 1)
ui.syn()
Nothing seems to make the cursor move out of the way - I am trying to move it to the lower right of the screen where it will be hidden.
Any input is greatly appreciated.
Source Code:
various places I've read online, people use the pyautogui function.. but it isn't moving my cursor
hmmm
yeah
its the first thing i thought about
when you use X you can just use xdotool
if it doesnt work then i cannot help more than that, i'd prob be stuck in the same place xd
seems nothing works. I don't get it
That little bastard right there
just wish it would hide or move or something
ye yee
there was a thing
to autohide pointer
look in this direction
smth like this
someone on a fb group mentioned trying hiding it with unicurses
ooooooo
i used unclutter
or maybe pygame's mouse.set_visible
it runs as a daemon
try this
ah hah! pygame.mouse.set_visible(False) works!
nice
project done
yes, for now. At least all the programming is done. I just need to build everything now to stuff the electronics into 😄
May I know what project you're doing rn?
My grammar sucks sorry bout that
(Just curious)
It is a Halloween prop. It’s the clock from the nightmare before Christmas.