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README.md

@@ -1,5 +1,10 @@
 # Matrix Clock
 
+To run server:
+`uvicorn main:app --reload --host 0.0.0.0`
+
+
+
 >> sudo usermod -a -G spi,gpio pi
 >> sudo apt install build-essential python3-dev python3-pip libfreetype6-dev libjpeg-dev libopenjp2-7 libtiff5
 

src/main.py

@@ -48,8 +48,14 @@ async def turn_off():
 @app.post("/flash")
 async def flash(count: int = 1):
     global should_run_time_loop
+    was_clock_runnign = should_run_time_loop
     should_run_time_loop = False
+    
     matrix_display.flash(count)
+    
+    if was_clock_runnign:
+        should_run_time_loop = True
+        asyncio.create_task(display_time())
     return {"message": "Display flashed"}