Issue displaying data on adafruit display when GSM is turned on

I am trying to write to the adafruit display using Arduino MKR1500 when it is connected to the internet. The issue I am facing is when I add the code to connect to the cloud, the display stops working. If I removed that piece of code, the display outputs correctly. As of now I am just printing "hello world" on the screen. Below is the code without the cloud connection:

/**************************************************************************
  This is a library for several Adafruit displays based on ST77* drivers.

  Works with the Adafruit 1.8" TFT Breakout w/SD card
    ----> http://www.adafruit.com/products/358
  The 1.8" TFT shield
    ----> https://www.adafruit.com/product/802
  The 1.44" TFT breakout
    ----> https://www.adafruit.com/product/2088
  The 1.14" TFT breakout
  ----> https://www.adafruit.com/product/4383
  The 1.3" TFT breakout
  ----> https://www.adafruit.com/product/4313
  The 1.54" TFT breakout
    ----> https://www.adafruit.com/product/3787
  The 2.0" TFT breakout
    ----> https://www.adafruit.com/product/4311
  as well as Adafruit raw 1.8" TFT display
    ----> http://www.adafruit.com/products/618

  Check out the links above for our tutorials and wiring diagrams.
  These displays use SPI to communicate, 4 or 5 pins are required to
  interface (RST is optional).

  Adafruit invests time and resources providing this open source code,
  please support Adafruit and open-source hardware by purchasing
  products from Adafruit!

  Written by Limor Fried/Ladyada for Adafruit Industries.
  MIT license, all text above must be included in any redistribution
 **************************************************************************/
#include <Adafruit_Fingerprint.h>
#include <Adafruit_GFX.h>    // Core graphics library
#include <Adafruit_ST7735.h> // Hardware-specific library for ST7735
#include <Adafruit_ST7789.h> // Hardware-specific library for ST7789
#include <SPI.h>
#include <Bounce2.h> // https://github.com/thomasfredericks/Bounce2
//#include <EEPROM.h>
#include <FlashStorage.h>


#if defined(ARDUINO_FEATHER_ESP32) // Feather Huzzah32
#define TFT_CS         14
#define TFT_RST        15
#define TFT_DC         32

#elif defined(ESP8266)
#define TFT_CS         4
#define TFT_RST        16
#define TFT_DC         5

#else
// For the breakout board, you can use any 2 or 3 pins.
// These pins will also work for the 1.8" TFT shield.
#define TFT_CS        1 // D v25 changes to use pin 1 for CS in MKR1500
#define TFT_RST        -1 // Or set to -1 and connect to Arduino RESET pin // D v25 changes to use built in reset pinout in MKR1500
#define TFT_DC         2 // D v25 changes to use pin 2 for CS in MKR1500
#endif


//D v15 for audrino to connect to fingerprint sensor
//D v2
#if (defined(__AVR__) || defined(ESP8266)) && !defined(__AVR_ATmega2560__)
// For UNO and others without hardware serial, we must use software serial...
// pin #2 is IN from sensor (GREEN wire)
// pin #3 is OUT from arduino  (WHITE wire)
// Set up the serial port to use softwareserial..
SoftwareSerial mySerial(2, 4);

#else
// On Leonardo/M0/etc, others with hardware serial, use hardware serial!
// #0 is green wire, #1 is white
#define mySerial Serial1

#endif



// OPTION 1 (recommended) is to use the HARDWARE SPI pins, which are unique
// to each board and not reassignable. For Arduino Uno: MOSI = pin 11 and
// SCLK = pin 13. This is the fastest mode of operation and is required if
// using the breakout board's microSD card.

// For 1.44" and 1.8" TFT with ST7735 use:
//Adafruit_ST7735 tft = Adafruit_ST7735(TFT_CS, TFT_DC, TFT_RST); // D v21 uncomment this and comment the line below to use 1.44inch display.Need to change the display font in case I use 1.44"

// For 1.14", 1.3", 1.54", and 2.0" TFT with ST7789:
Adafruit_ST7789 tft = Adafruit_ST7789(TFT_CS, TFT_DC, TFT_RST); // D v22 uncommment to use this display


#include <ArduinoHttpClient.h>
#include <ArduinoJson.h>
#include <MKRNB.h>

// Debug options
#define PRINT_AT        true   // Show or hide AT command output from the modem

// PIN Number
const char PINNUMBER[]     = "";
char apn[] = "soracom.io";
char user[] = "sora";
char pass[] = "sora";

// Server details
const char server[] = "unified.soracom.io";
const int  port = 80;


NBClient client;
GPRS gprs;
NB nbAccess(PRINT_AT);
HttpClient http(client, server, port);

// connection state
  bool connected = false;

// Publish interval
long previousMillis = 0;
long interval = 1000; // milliseconds // D v2orginial value: long interval = 20000; chnages the time interval in which it will report



void setup(void) {

  // tft.initR(INITR_144GREENTAB); // Init ST7735R chip, green tab

  // OR use this initializer (uncomment) if using a 1.3" or 1.54" 240x240 TFT:
  tft.init(240, 240);           // Init ST7789 240x240  // D v22 uncommment to use this display

  // tft print function!
  tftPrintTest();

  pinMode(SARA_RESETN, OUTPUT);
  digitalWrite(SARA_RESETN, LOW);
  pinMode(SARA_PWR_ON, OUTPUT);
 
  //Initialize serial and wait for port to open:
  Serial.begin(115200);

  //D v33
  /*while (!Serial) {
    ; // wait for serial port to connect. Needed for native USB port only
  }*/
 
  start_and_connect_modem();
 
  }

 void loop() {
  tft.invertDisplay(true);
  delay(500);


  tft.setTextColor(ST77XX_GREEN);
  tft.setCursor(0, 10);
   
    tft.setCursor(0, 0);
    tft.fillScreen(ST77XX_BLACK);

    tft.println("hello world");

   
    }



void tftPrintTest() {
  tft.setRotation(3);
  tft.setTextWrap(true);
  tft.fillScreen(ST77XX_BLACK);
  tft.setCursor(0, 0);
  tft.setTextColor(ST77XX_GREEN);
  tft.setTextSize(2);
}

I am trying to write to the adafruit display using Arduino MKR1500 when it is connected to the internet. The issue I am facing is when I add the code to connect to the cloud, the display stops working. If I removed that piece of code, the display outputs correctly. As of now I am just printing "hello world" on the screen. Below is the code without the cloud connection:

/**************************************************************************
  This is a library for several Adafruit displays based on ST77* drivers.

  Works with the Adafruit 1.8" TFT Breakout w/SD card
    ----> http://www.adafruit.com/products/358
  The 1.8" TFT shield
    ----> https://www.adafruit.com/product/802
  The 1.44" TFT breakout
    ----> https://www.adafruit.com/product/2088
  The 1.14" TFT breakout
  ----> https://www.adafruit.com/product/4383
  The 1.3" TFT breakout
  ----> https://www.adafruit.com/product/4313
  The 1.54" TFT breakout
    ----> https://www.adafruit.com/product/3787
  The 2.0" TFT breakout
    ----> https://www.adafruit.com/product/4311
  as well as Adafruit raw 1.8" TFT display
    ----> http://www.adafruit.com/products/618

  Check out the links above for our tutorials and wiring diagrams.
  These displays use SPI to communicate, 4 or 5 pins are required to
  interface (RST is optional).

  Adafruit invests time and resources providing this open source code,
  please support Adafruit and open-source hardware by purchasing
  products from Adafruit!

  Written by Limor Fried/Ladyada for Adafruit Industries.
  MIT license, all text above must be included in any redistribution
 **************************************************************************/
#include <Adafruit_Fingerprint.h>
#include <Adafruit_GFX.h>    // Core graphics library
#include <Adafruit_ST7735.h> // Hardware-specific library for ST7735
#include <Adafruit_ST7789.h> // Hardware-specific library for ST7789
#include <SPI.h>
#include <Bounce2.h> // https://github.com/thomasfredericks/Bounce2
//#include <EEPROM.h>
#include <FlashStorage.h>


#if defined(ARDUINO_FEATHER_ESP32) // Feather Huzzah32
#define TFT_CS         14
#define TFT_RST        15
#define TFT_DC         32

#elif defined(ESP8266)
#define TFT_CS         4
#define TFT_RST        16
#define TFT_DC         5

#else
// For the breakout board, you can use any 2 or 3 pins.
// These pins will also work for the 1.8" TFT shield.
#define TFT_CS        1 // D v25 changes to use pin 1 for CS in MKR1500
#define TFT_RST        -1 // Or set to -1 and connect to Arduino RESET pin // D v25 changes to use built in reset pinout in MKR1500
#define TFT_DC         2 // D v25 changes to use pin 2 for CS in MKR1500
#endif


//D v15 for audrino to connect to fingerprint sensor
//D v2
#if (defined(__AVR__) || defined(ESP8266)) && !defined(__AVR_ATmega2560__)
// For UNO and others without hardware serial, we must use software serial...
// pin #2 is IN from sensor (GREEN wire)
// pin #3 is OUT from arduino  (WHITE wire)
// Set up the serial port to use softwareserial..
SoftwareSerial mySerial(2, 4);

#else
// On Leonardo/M0/etc, others with hardware serial, use hardware serial!
// #0 is green wire, #1 is white
#define mySerial Serial1

#endif



// OPTION 1 (recommended) is to use the HARDWARE SPI pins, which are unique
// to each board and not reassignable. For Arduino Uno: MOSI = pin 11 and
// SCLK = pin 13. This is the fastest mode of operation and is required if
// using the breakout board's microSD card.

// For 1.44" and 1.8" TFT with ST7735 use:
//Adafruit_ST7735 tft = Adafruit_ST7735(TFT_CS, TFT_DC, TFT_RST); // D v21 uncomment this and comment the line below to use 1.44inch display.Need to change the display font in case I use 1.44"

// For 1.14", 1.3", 1.54", and 2.0" TFT with ST7789:
Adafruit_ST7789 tft = Adafruit_ST7789(TFT_CS, TFT_DC, TFT_RST); // D v22 uncommment to use this display


#include <ArduinoHttpClient.h>
#include <ArduinoJson.h>
#include <MKRNB.h>

// Debug options
#define PRINT_AT        true   // Show or hide AT command output from the modem

// PIN Number
const char PINNUMBER[]     = "";
char apn[] = "soracom.io";
char user[] = "sora";
char pass[] = "sora";

// Server details
const char server[] = "unified.soracom.io";
const int  port = 80;


NBClient client;
GPRS gprs;
NB nbAccess(PRINT_AT);
HttpClient http(client, server, port);

// connection state
  bool connected = false;

// Publish interval
long previousMillis = 0;
long interval = 1000; // milliseconds // D v2orginial value: long interval = 20000; chnages the time interval in which it will report



void setup(void) {

  // tft.initR(INITR_144GREENTAB); // Init ST7735R chip, green tab

  // OR use this initializer (uncomment) if using a 1.3" or 1.54" 240x240 TFT:
  tft.init(240, 240);           // Init ST7789 240x240  // D v22 uncommment to use this display

  // tft print function!
  tftPrintTest();

  pinMode(SARA_RESETN, OUTPUT);
  digitalWrite(SARA_RESETN, LOW);
  pinMode(SARA_PWR_ON, OUTPUT);
 
  //Initialize serial and wait for port to open:
  Serial.begin(115200);

  //D v33
  /*while (!Serial) {
    ; // wait for serial port to connect. Needed for native USB port only
  }*/
 
  start_and_connect_modem();
 
  }

 void loop() {
  tft.invertDisplay(true);
  delay(500);


  tft.setTextColor(ST77XX_GREEN);
  tft.setCursor(0, 10);
   
    tft.setCursor(0, 0);
    tft.fillScreen(ST77XX_BLACK);

    tft.println("hello world");

   
    }



void tftPrintTest() {
  tft.setRotation(3);
  tft.setTextWrap(true);
  tft.fillScreen(ST77XX_BLACK);
  tft.setCursor(0, 0);
  tft.setTextColor(ST77XX_GREEN);
  tft.setTextSize(2);
}

Below is the code with the cloud connection added

/**************************************************************************
  This is a library for several Adafruit displays based on ST77* drivers.

  Works with the Adafruit 1.8" TFT Breakout w/SD card
    ----> http://www.adafruit.com/products/358
  The 1.8" TFT shield
    ----> https://www.adafruit.com/product/802
  The 1.44" TFT breakout
    ----> https://www.adafruit.com/product/2088
  The 1.14" TFT breakout
  ----> https://www.adafruit.com/product/4383
  The 1.3" TFT breakout
  ----> https://www.adafruit.com/product/4313
  The 1.54" TFT breakout
    ----> https://www.adafruit.com/product/3787
  The 2.0" TFT breakout
    ----> https://www.adafruit.com/product/4311
  as well as Adafruit raw 1.8" TFT display
    ----> http://www.adafruit.com/products/618

  Check out the links above for our tutorials and wiring diagrams.
  These displays use SPI to communicate, 4 or 5 pins are required to
  interface (RST is optional).

  Adafruit invests time and resources providing this open source code,
  please support Adafruit and open-source hardware by purchasing
  products from Adafruit!

  Written by Limor Fried/Ladyada for Adafruit Industries.
  MIT license, all text above must be included in any redistribution
 **************************************************************************/
#include <Adafruit_Fingerprint.h>
#include <Adafruit_GFX.h>    // Core graphics library
#include <Adafruit_ST7735.h> // Hardware-specific library for ST7735
#include <Adafruit_ST7789.h> // Hardware-specific library for ST7789
#include <SPI.h>
#include <Bounce2.h> // https://github.com/thomasfredericks/Bounce2
//#include <EEPROM.h>
#include <FlashStorage.h>


#if defined(ARDUINO_FEATHER_ESP32) // Feather Huzzah32
#define TFT_CS         14
#define TFT_RST        15
#define TFT_DC         32

#elif defined(ESP8266)
#define TFT_CS         4
#define TFT_RST        16
#define TFT_DC         5

#else
// For the breakout board, you can use any 2 or 3 pins.
// These pins will also work for the 1.8" TFT shield.
#define TFT_CS        1 // D v25 changes to use pin 1 for CS in MKR1500
#define TFT_RST        -1 // Or set to -1 and connect to Arduino RESET pin // D v25 changes to use built in reset pinout in MKR1500
#define TFT_DC         2 // D v25 changes to use pin 2 for CS in MKR1500
#endif


//D v15 for audrino to connect to fingerprint sensor
//D v2
#if (defined(__AVR__) || defined(ESP8266)) && !defined(__AVR_ATmega2560__)
// For UNO and others without hardware serial, we must use software serial...
// pin #2 is IN from sensor (GREEN wire)
// pin #3 is OUT from arduino  (WHITE wire)
// Set up the serial port to use softwareserial..
SoftwareSerial mySerial(2, 4);

#else
// On Leonardo/M0/etc, others with hardware serial, use hardware serial!
// #0 is green wire, #1 is white
#define mySerial Serial1

#endif



// OPTION 1 (recommended) is to use the HARDWARE SPI pins, which are unique
// to each board and not reassignable. For Arduino Uno: MOSI = pin 11 and
// SCLK = pin 13. This is the fastest mode of operation and is required if
// using the breakout board's microSD card.

// For 1.44" and 1.8" TFT with ST7735 use:
//Adafruit_ST7735 tft = Adafruit_ST7735(TFT_CS, TFT_DC, TFT_RST); // D v21 uncomment this and comment the line below to use 1.44inch display.Need to change the display font in case I use 1.44"

// For 1.14", 1.3", 1.54", and 2.0" TFT with ST7789:
Adafruit_ST7789 tft = Adafruit_ST7789(TFT_CS, TFT_DC, TFT_RST); // D v22 uncommment to use this display


#include <ArduinoHttpClient.h>
#include <ArduinoJson.h>
#include <MKRNB.h>

// Debug options
#define PRINT_AT        true   // Show or hide AT command output from the modem

// PIN Number
const char PINNUMBER[]     = "";
char apn[] = "soracom.io";
char user[] = "sora";
char pass[] = "sora";

// Server details
const char server[] = "unified.soracom.io";
const int  port = 80; 


NBClient client;
GPRS gprs;
NB nbAccess(PRINT_AT);
HttpClient http(client, server, port);

// connection state
  bool connected = false;

// Publish interval
long previousMillis = 0; 
long interval = 1000; // milliseconds // D v2orginial value: long interval = 20000; chnages the time interval in which it will report



void setup(void) {

  // tft.initR(INITR_144GREENTAB); // Init ST7735R chip, green tab

  // OR use this initializer (uncomment) if using a 1.3" or 1.54" 240x240 TFT:
  tft.init(240, 240);           // Init ST7789 240x240  // D v22 uncommment to use this display

  // tft print function!
  tftPrintTest();

  pinMode(SARA_RESETN, OUTPUT);
  digitalWrite(SARA_RESETN, LOW);
  pinMode(SARA_PWR_ON, OUTPUT);
  
  //Initialize serial and wait for port to open:
  Serial.begin(115200);

  //D v33
  /*while (!Serial) {
    ; // wait for serial port to connect. Needed for native USB port only
  }*/
  
  start_and_connect_modem();
 
  }

 void loop() {
  tft.invertDisplay(true);
  delay(500);


  tft.setTextColor(ST77XX_GREEN);
  tft.setCursor(0, 10);
    
    tft.setCursor(0, 0);
    tft.fillScreen(ST77XX_BLACK);

    tft.println("hello world");

    
    }



void tftPrintTest() {
  tft.setRotation(3);
  tft.setTextWrap(true);
  tft.fillScreen(ST77XX_BLACK);
  tft.setCursor(0, 0);
  tft.setTextColor(ST77XX_GREEN);
  tft.setTextSize(2);
}


void post_data(String postData) {
 //Serial.println("making POST request");
  String contentType = "application/json";

  http.post("/", contentType, postData);

  // read the status code and body of the response
  int statusCode = http.responseStatusCode();
  String response = http.responseBody();

  /*Serial.print("Status code: ");
  Serial.println(statusCode);
  Serial.print("Response: ");
  Serial.println(response);*/

}

void start_and_connect_modem(){
  pinMode(SARA_RESETN, OUTPUT);
  digitalWrite(SARA_RESETN, LOW);
  pinMode(SARA_PWR_ON, OUTPUT);
  
  // Send Poweron pulse
  digitalWrite(SARA_PWR_ON, HIGH);
  delay(150);
  digitalWrite(SARA_PWR_ON, LOW);
  delay(500);
  // Turn on the modem
  if (Serial) Serial.print(">>> Turning on modem...");
  if (MODEM.begin()) {
    if (Serial) Serial.println(" done!");
  } else {
    if (Serial) Serial.println(" error, could not turn on modem! Try power-cycling.");
    return;
  }

  while (!MODEM.noop());
  MODEM.sendf("ATI9");
  MODEM.waitForResponse(2000);
  
  // Run AT commands to reset the modem to global default settings
  Serial.print(">>> Resetting modem to default settings...");
  MODEM.sendf("AT+CFUN=0");
  MODEM.waitForResponse(6000);
  MODEM.sendf("AT+UMNOPROF=2");
  MODEM.waitForResponse(2000);
  MODEM.sendf("AT+CFUN=15");
  MODEM.waitForResponse(6000);
  MODEM.sendf("AT+CFUN=0");
  MODEM.waitForResponse(2000);
  MODEM.sendf("AT+UMNOPROF=0");
  MODEM.waitForResponse(2000);
  MODEM.sendf("AT+CFUN=15");
  MODEM.waitForResponse(2000);
  MODEM.sendf("AT+URAT=7");
  MODEM.waitForResponse(2000);
  //D v33
  /*MODEM.sendf("AT+UBANDMASK?");
  MODEM.waitForResponse(6000);*/
  Serial.println(" done!");
  
  delay(2000);
  // attempt to connect to GSM and GPRS:
  Serial.print("Attempting to connect to GSM and GPRS");
  //Serial.println();
  connect_modem();
  
}

void connect_modem(){
  // After starting the modem with GSM.begin()
  // attach the shield to the GPRS network with the APN, login and password
  while (!connected) {
    if ((nbAccess.begin(PINNUMBER, apn, user, pass) == NB_READY) &&
        (gprs.attachGPRS() == GPRS_READY)) {
      connected = true;
    } else {
      Serial.println("Not connected");
      delay(1000);
    }
  }

  Serial.println("You're connected to the network");  
}

Can someone please let me know what I am missing?

Does the cloud connection remain working when the display is added, even though the display is not working?

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Wait a sec.. did you just dump your code at the bottom of the Adafruit driver file? 'Cause that looks like what you did.

-jim lee

I tested the 2 code separately and it worked, so I pasted the code to underneath the adafruit library.

Yes it got connected to the network. The issue seemed to be it was not getting connected to the network. Once it got connected to the network it displayed "hello world on the screen".

Thanks for the help!

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