Problem building and function of SmartPower3 firmware

[cedel]

I figured out how to process and include other fonts, so I made a few other testing versions:

RobotoMedium22:


RobotoMedium24:


LiberationSansBold22:


MontserratBold22:


MontserratExtraBold22:


RobotoBlack22:


MontserratBold20:


MontserratExtraBold20:


NotoSansBold20:


For me, right now, the NotoSansBold20 is still the best. Or maybe MontserratBold20. The other ones are too strong, long or narrow, making them harder to read.

[cedel]

My old eyes prefer the NotoSansBold20 too.

[rooted]

RobotoMedium22 looks the best on my phone, not what it looks like on a larger display.

[cedel]

Well, i've made another series of PRs and updates.

Two smaller bugfixes, platform updates, library replacement, the above screen reorganization and lots of internal changes/refactoring (preparation for following features). https://github.com/hardkernel/smartpower3/pull/32 followed by https://github.com/hardkernel/smartpower3/pull/33 followed by https://github.com/hardkernel/smartpower3/pull/34.
More detailed description of what was changed is at the PR description.

I have to admit @rooted comment about screen size for your comparison makes sense. For me it's easier, since I've seen all the fonts on actual SP3 screen. So I've made 3 testing releases in my repo with 3 different fonts, so you can see for yourself.

All the above changes (which use NotoSansBold20) - https://github.com/cedel1/smartpower3/r ... Bold20.img (my preferred version),
the same changes + MontserratBold20 - https://github.com/cedel1/smartpower3/r ... Bold20.img (my second best preferred version),
the same changes + RobotoMedium22 - https://github.com/cedel1/smartpower3/r ... dium22.img (I have to say I don't like this version much because the font has weird character spacing for our purpose. But should you really like it, I'll have to make some spacing adjustments)

Note: You should be aware that the changes will clear NVS partition, effectively reseting all your presets (please see the PR notes).

Not sure if the above changes warrant a separate release if you like them, I just had to get them out for review before going further. Just too many changes without feedback .

[cedel]

And, of course, as usual, any comments, suggestions or (pull request) reviews are welcome - either here or on github.

[roarking]

With only NotoSansBold font (meaning two fonts could be removed):

The NotoSansBold20 design looks great and clean. Much preferred! Removal of two fonts makes space for future features.

[cedel]

If NotoSansBold20, than that's the PRs the way they are (no changes to them needed).

[roarking]

We've merged and tested the PRs.
A new firmware version 2.2 has been available now.
https://wiki.odroid.com/accessory/power ... #may18_v22

[cedel]

Thanks everyone for the help. I've started a new thread regarding SP3 SCPI remote control so it's more visible and attracts more responses. Let's see what the outcome of that will be.