Explore the world of drawing graphics with MicroPython and PicoGraphics in this comprehensive tutorial video. Dive into various display technologies, including LCD, TFT, E-Ink, OLED, and LED matrices. Learn about frame buffers, bit depth, and image conversion techniques. Master the PicoGraphics library by Pimoroni for controlling different displays. Follow along with hands-on demonstrations covering pixel drawing, rectangle creation, text rendering, JPEG handling, and text centering. Create engaging projects like a meme generator and album art display. Conclude with advanced effects such as fire, lava lamp, and rainbow animations. Gain practical skills for implementing graphics in your MicroPython projects across a range of display types.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
How Displays work
LCD Displays
TFT Displays
E-Ink Displays
OLED Displays
LED Matrix
SSD1306
Frame Buffers
Bit Depth
Animating the Display
Image Conversion
PicoGraphics by Pimoroni
Displays
Demo 1 - Drawing Pixels on a Stellar Unicorn
Demo 2 - Drawing Rectangles
Demo 3 - Drawing Text
Demo 4 - Jpegs
Centering Text
Demo 5 - Meme generator
Demo 6 - Album Art on Cosmic Unicorn
Demo 7 - Fire, Lava Lamp, Rainbows
Taught by
Kevin McAleer
