LVGL on Torizon OS
Introduction
This article provides general information and instructions for Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) development with LVGL on Torizon OS.
LVGL stands for Light and Versatile Graphics Library. It's a popular free and open-source embedded graphics library that can be used on Toradex's Systems on Modules and also with Torizon OS.
A detailed comparison between the recommended options for developing Graphical User Interfaces on Torizon OS can be seen in the GUI Overview article.
Prerequisites
- A Toradex System on Module with Torizon OS installed.
- An understanding of GUI Overview.
- Reading and understanding of Debian Containers for Torizon.
- Awareness about Torizon OS Containers Tags and Versioning.
- A configured build environment, as described in the Configure Build Environment for Torizon Containers article or in the Set up the Torizon IDE Extension Environment article for using the C++ or Python templates for Torizon OS.
Comprehensive Guide
Learn how to create a Docker image with LVGL and deploy a demo application on any Toradex device running Torizon OS on this page.
Using The VS Code Extension
You can start using LVGL on Torizon with the VSCode Torizon IDE Extension directly, which provides an out-of-the-box experience.
You can leverage the ready-to-use LVGL template as starting point:
The following articles will guide you through the steps to learn to use the Torizon IDE Extension and use the template:
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