“Linux” written in Python, for the Raspberry Pi Pico #CircuitPython #Linux #Python @bill88t
Ljinux is a “linux” written in CircuitPython 7 for the Raspberry Pi Pico. No, it isn’t Linux or even an operating system, but it has commands similar to Linux and allows a person on a serial connection (terminal) to issue commands and receive responses.
An SSD1306 display and DS1302 real-time clock are optional. Networking is through a W5500 breakout.
It’s shell, which is named based, is equivalent to gnu bash.
Python can also be used with the pexec command.
You can execute commands over serial or by feeding them from a Init.lja
The Init.lja has to be at /ljinux/boot/ of the Pi Pico or on the /boot/ of the attached sd card.
It includes an integrated webserver with files at /ljinux/var/www/default/
Graphics may be drawn on a SSD1306 display with a number of commands
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