Python OS 6 is the ultimate interface for touch-enabled microcomputers such as the Raspberry Pi. It offers a complete interface replacement, an application management and distribution system, and a UI toolkit for creating event-driven apps in Python.
The OS currently supports a 240x320 display, but this will change in the future.
Key features include:
- Application stack with support for threading, suspend, and app switch.
- UI components that include scrolling and dialogs.
- Event-driven callback programming that mixes the best of Python and Javascript.
- Color themes and icons that help you make beautiful, polished apps.
- Easy persistent storage.
##Get Started ###As a User
Simply download Python OS either on your computer (with Python and Pygame installed), or flash the disk image for your Pi (coming soon).
###As a Developer
Download and try out Python OS first.
Now, let's write a simple "Hello World" app.
Start by creating a folder titled "helloworld" under apps/.
In that folder, make two files, an __init__.py and an app.json.
The app.json file will contain:
{
"name": "helloworld",
"title": "Hello World",
"author": "Your_Name",
"version": 1.0,
"more": {
"onStart": "hello"
}
}The __init__.py file will contain:
import pyos
def hello(state, app):
app.ui.addChild(pyos.GUI.Text((5, 5), "Hello World!"))- Now, enter the About app and long press the "Start State Shell" button to launch the Debug App Bind feature.
- Open your app's folder, then press the green dot button to select it and associate the app with the system.