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#!/usr/bin/python3
# Gradually decrease brightness level. Thanks ChatGPT
import subprocess
import time
def set_brightness(brightness):
subprocess.call(['light', '-S', str(brightness)])
def smooth_dimming(initial_brightness, final_brightness, duration, steps):
brightness_step = (initial_brightness - final_brightness) / steps
sleep_time = duration / steps
for i in range(steps + 1):
current_brightness = round(initial_brightness - i * brightness_step,2)
set_brightness(current_brightness)
print(current_brightness)
time.sleep(sleep_time)
set_brightness(final_brightness)
# Save brighness value for later
subprocess.call(['light', '-O'])
initial_brightness = float(subprocess.getoutput('light'))
final_brightness = 0 if initial_brightness < 20 else 5
dimming_duration = 0.3 if initial_brightness < 20 else .5
num_steps = 20 if initial_brightness < 20 else 50
smooth_dimming(initial_brightness, final_brightness, dimming_duration, num_steps)