====== Tools for Advanced Embedded GUIs ======

For now, just a brain dump.

===== RPi and Chromium webapp =====
==== Pros ====
  * Easy to configure as kiosk.
  * Touch interaction out-of-the-box.
  * Potential for networking.

==== Cons ====
  * Resources?
  * Requires server/client architecture, e.g.:  [[hybrid_apps:alternative_architecture_for_hybrid_applications|An Alternative Architecture for Hybrid Applications]].
  * Requires client framework and widget set w/ theming.
  * May require latency compensation using e.g. [[https://github.com/mithat/minsk.js|minsk.js]].

===== RPi and Kivy =====
==== Pros ====
  * "One app" to control system and GUI.
  * Purportedly light resources.
  * Touch interaction out-of-the-box is assumed.

==== Cons ====
  * Kiosk setup looks hoop-jumpy.
  * Unknown theming potential.
  * Unknown networking potential.

=====  Arduino and LVGL =====
See [[https://docs.lvgl.io/master/get-started/platforms/arduino.html|this]]. Perhaps best suited to simpler, non-touch platforms.

==== Pros ====
  * Designed for embedded applications.
  * Based on inexpensive microcontroller.

==== Cons ====
  * Touch?
  * Multiple screens?
  * Poor potential for networking.