Looking at the ESPHome code, your nephew should get positive results with one of the "(alt1)" to "(alt3)" configurations, as they are very similar to what is used there for initialization. (This probably originates from the same source... :roll:) Sorry for the late update, he's ...

I've crafted a special edition of the Display build for ESP32, that includes 3 alternative initializations for ST7789, available in this .zip: ESP_Easy_mega_20250223_display_ESP32_4M316k.zip Gonna send it to my nephew, then wait the result, thanks :) NB: Easiest way of updating is via the Update Fi...

The V model is software compatible with the regular ST7789, AFAICS, but there are some alternative initialization sequences I found, though not available by default. What exact build are you using? Then I'll upload a build with that feature enabled. My nephew tried ESP_Easy_mega_20241222_display_ES...

This has been working for over 2 years now. So I see no reason why it shouldn't work over there. Wait, so there is support? The V-version of the ST7789 is not listed on the device settings page, just the non-V version. What resolution is used for the display? As there are multiple resolutions avail...

With Spring in the air, I've found some fresh inspiration again, so hopefully I can get it to work this time. Did you ever got it working? Got a nephew who tried to get a ST7789V working with ESPEasy (most recent display build), unfortunately blank screen. Works with ESPHome so display is not broke...

Hmm, makes sense, thanks for the explanation

Hmm, didn't knew about that limit. Isn't there any way to get rid of that limit or is it hardcoded or something?

The title pretty much sums it up, I'm curious why there's no max-build for the ESP82xx, is there a reason for that?