Creating graphical interfaces for embedded Linux with Electron
Friday, October 13, 2017 Introduction Currently, graphical user interfaces (GUIs) are used in a large number of embedded projects. GUIs allow users to interact with digital devices through graphical elements like icons and other indicators present on the screen. Good GUIs are important for embedded devices, as they improve ease of use and help users to understand a device’s operation more readily. In the current market, there are many tools to create GUIs, including Qt and GTK. Electron, a framework for creating native applications with web technologies like JavaScript, HTML and CSS, is another one of these tools. In this blog post, we will install Electron on a Toradex Colibri iMX6 module , run some basic sample programs to evaluate the software and lastly, develop a basic GUI using Node.js, JavaScript, HTML and CSS. Colibri iMX6 module Aster carrier board Arduino standard shield with protoboard EDT Display For this blog post, we will con