writer
A Python 3 utility to convert TTF, OTF, BDF, and PCF fonts into Python source files for use with MicroPython display drivers.
What is writer?
micropython-font-to-py is a Python 3 utility that converts industry-standard font files (TTF, OTF, BDF, PCF) into Python source files for use with MicroPython display drivers. It solves the problem of limited RAM on MicroPython platforms by allowing fonts to be frozen as bytecode, enabling efficient text rendering on displays like OLEDs with SSD1306 drivers.
MicroPython developers working with embedded displays who need efficient font rendering without consuming excessive RAM, particularly those using OLED or other monochrome/colour displays with compatible drivers.
Developers choose this tool because it provides an open-source, hardware-independent solution for font management in resource-constrained environments, offering frozen bytecode support for minimal RAM usage and compatibility with a wide range of display drivers.
Overview
A Python 3 utility to convert fonts to Python source capable of being frozen as bytecode
Use Cases
Best For
- Converting scalable fonts to Python source for MicroPython projects
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