Graphics library for embedded systems without Linux?

user-interface graphics embedded microcontroller
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It seems that any kind of graphic library like DirectFB or MiniGui requires some sort of underlying operation system like Linux or uClinux.

I am challenged with writing a software for a micro controller with just 512kb flash, an LCD display and a touchscreen to display and handle some pictures and GUI parts.

Do you know any library which just need a pointer to the video memory that also can handle lines, images and fonts?

Answer

Matthew Eshleman picture Matthew Eshleman · Jan 7, 2009

We have used "PEG", the C++ version, from Swellsoftware for many years. It is commercial software, not free, but the underlying screen driver can use just a pointer to graphics memory and they provide many sample drivers for different types of graphics hardware. We wrote our own custom driver(s) for our proprietary hardware, using the sample drivers as reference. We have always had some sort of RTOS, but I believe PEG+ can also operate without an OS.

Check it out here: http://www.swellsoftware.com/

good luck,

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