raspifb16

This repository contains a C++ convenience library for directly manipulating the Linux Framebuffer. It was written specifically to access the 16 bit per pixel framebuffers found on the accessory LCD displays on the Raspberry Pi.

libraries

You will need to install libbsd-dev

sudo apt-get install libbsd-dev

libfb16

The library itself.

tests

test

A very simple test program that displays text and simple graphics

testColour

Displays a hues at different brightness and saturation.

testft and testft2

Tests programs for truetype fonts (Requires Freetype2).

boxworld

A version of Boxworld or Sokoban (Requires a joystick).

fbpipe

Display text from standard input.

puzzle-15

A sliding puzzle (Requires a joystick).

splash

A QOI image viewer.

raspinfo

A program to display Raspberry Pi specific system information directly on the framebuffer.

build

cd raspifb16
mkdir build
cd build
cmake ..
make