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Utility Libraries

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	The Arduboy is based on a simple processor which does not handle floating point calculations natively. As a result, any attempt to use floating point numbers and arithmetic results in a excess code and RAM use as well as poor performance. Fixed Point numbers use a different approach and removes many of the issues found in floating point numbers. This library, developed by Pharap, implements fixed point numbers that have varying scale and precision.		The Arduboy is based on a simple processor which does not handle floating point calculations natively. As a result, any attempt to use floating point numbers and arithmetic results in a excess code and RAM use as well as poor performance. Fixed Point numbers use a different approach and removes many of the issues found in floating point numbers. This library, developed by Pharap, implements fixed point numbers that have varying scale and precision.

	[[Fonts]]		==== [[Fonts]] ====

	There are a number of fonts available for the Arduboy ranging from small (4x4 pixels) to large (5x7) pixels.		There are a number of fonts available for the Arduboy ranging from small (4x4 pixels) to large (5x7) pixels.

Filmote: /* Utility Libraries */

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Utility Libraries

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	==== [[Fixed Point]] ====		==== [[Fixed Point]] ====
	The Arduboy is based on a simple processor which does not handle floating point calculations natively. As a result, any attempt to use floating point numbers and arithmetic results in a excess code and RAM use as well as poor performance. Fixed Point numbers use a different approach and removes many of the issues found in floating point numbers. This library, developed by Pharap, implements fixed point numbers that have varying scale and precision.		The Arduboy is based on a simple processor which does not handle floating point calculations natively. As a result, any attempt to use floating point numbers and arithmetic results in a excess code and RAM use as well as poor performance. Fixed Point numbers use a different approach and removes many of the issues found in floating point numbers. This library, developed by Pharap, implements fixed point numbers that have varying scale and precision.

			[[Fonts]]

			There are a number of fonts available for the Arduboy ranging from small (4x4 pixels) to large (5x7) pixels.

Filmote: /* Utility Libraries */

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Utility Libraries

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	=== Utility Libraries ===		=== Utility Libraries ===
	~~[[Fixed Point]]~~

			==== [[Fixed Point]] ====
	The Arduboy is based on a simple processor which does not handle floating point calculations natively. As a result, any attempt to use floating point numbers and arithmetic results in a excess code and RAM use as well as poor performance. Fixed Point numbers use a different approach and removes many of the issues found in floating point numbers. This library, developed by Pharap, implements fixed point numbers that have varying scale and precision.		The Arduboy is based on a simple processor which does not handle floating point calculations natively. As a result, any attempt to use floating point numbers and arithmetic results in a excess code and RAM use as well as poor performance. Fixed Point numbers use a different approach and removes many of the issues found in floating point numbers. This library, developed by Pharap, implements fixed point numbers that have varying scale and precision.

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Common Libraries

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	The original forum post can be found [https://community.arduboy.com/t/ardbitmap-bitmap-library-tools/2631/6 here] and the library and documentation can be found [https://github.com/igvina/ArdBitmap here]		The original forum post can be found [https://community.arduboy.com/t/ardbitmap-bitmap-library-tools/2631/6 here] and the library and documentation can be found [https://github.com/igvina/ArdBitmap here]

			=== Sound Libraries ===

			=== Utility Libraries ===
			[[Fixed Point]]

			The Arduboy is based on a simple processor which does not handle floating point calculations natively. As a result, any attempt to use floating point numbers and arithmetic results in a excess code and RAM use as well as poor performance. Fixed Point numbers use a different approach and removes many of the issues found in floating point numbers. This library, developed by Pharap, implements fixed point numbers that have varying scale and precision.

Filmote: /* Base Libraries */

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Base Libraries

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	==== [[Arduboy2]] ====		==== [[Arduboy2]] ====
	The basic Arduboy library, often referred to as Arduboy2, is an essential toolkit for developing games on the Arduboy platform. This library provides a comprehensive set of functions that manage the device's core features, making it easier for developers to create games and applications. It includes capabilities for drawing graphics on the 128x64 pixel monochrome display, such as drawing lines, circles, and rectangles, as well as rendering text. The library also handles input from the device's buttons, allowing developers to implement game controls efficiently. Additionally, Arduboy2 offers functions for managing frame rates and game states, ensuring smooth game play experiences. By using the Arduboy2 library, developers can focus more on the creative aspects of game development while leveraging standardized, efficient code for fundamental tasks.		The basic Arduboy library, often referred to as Arduboy2, is an essential toolkit for developing games on the Arduboy platform. This library provides a comprehensive set of functions that manage the device's core features, making it easier for developers to create games and applications. It includes capabilities for drawing graphics on the 128x64 pixel monochrome display, such as drawing lines, circles, and rectangles, as well as rendering text. The library also handles input from the device's buttons, allowing developers to implement game controls efficiently. Additionally, Arduboy2 offers functions for managing frame rates and game states, ensuring smooth game play experiences. By using the Arduboy2 library, developers can focus more on the creative aspects of game development while leveraging standardized, efficient code for fundamental tasks.

			Additionally, the library provides basic [[Collision Detection]] functions.

	=== Graphic Libraries ===		=== Graphic Libraries ===

Filmote: /* ArdBitmap */

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ArdBitmap

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	==== [[ArdBitmap]] ====		==== [[ArdBitmap]] ====
	The ArdBitmap library works with compressed and uncompressed bitmaps and provides horizontal and vertical mirroring and real-time image resizing (downscaling). It can only render images from PROGMEM and provides no FX chip support.		The ArdBitmap library works with compressed and uncompressed bitmaps and provides horizontal and vertical mirroring and real-time image resizing (downscaling). It can only render images from PROGMEM and provides no FX chip support.

			The original forum post can be found [https://community.arduboy.com/t/ardbitmap-bitmap-library-tools/2631/6 here] and the library and documentation can be found [https://github.com/igvina/ArdBitmap here]

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ArduboyG

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	The SpritesB library is functionally identical to the standard Sprites library but the code has been optimised for size at the expense of speed.		The SpritesB library is functionally identical to the standard Sprites library but the code has been optimised for size at the expense of speed.

	==== [[ArduboyG]] ====		==== [[ArduboyG Tutorial\|ArduboyG]] ====
	The ArduboyG library extends the basic Arduboy2 library with advanced functions for handling sprites, animations, and complex graphical operations, including support for 3 and 4 color greyscale. The library allows images to be rendered from PROGMEM or directly from the FX chip. Images can include transparent sections and must be a multiple of 8 bits high. These are converted using a python script provided with the library.		The ArduboyG library extends the basic Arduboy2 library with advanced functions for handling sprites, animations, and complex graphical operations, including support for 3 and 4 color greyscale. The library allows images to be rendered from PROGMEM or directly from the FX chip. Images can include transparent sections and must be a multiple of 8 bits high. These are converted using a python script provided with the library.

	==== [[ArdBitmap]] ====		==== [[ArdBitmap]] ====
	The ArdBitmap library works with compressed and uncompressed bitmaps and provides horizontal and vertical mirroring and real-time image resizing (downscaling). It can only render images from PROGMEM and provides no FX chip support.		The ArdBitmap library works with compressed and uncompressed bitmaps and provides horizontal and vertical mirroring and real-time image resizing (downscaling). It can only render images from PROGMEM and provides no FX chip support.

Filmote: /* Sprites / SpritesB */

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Sprites / SpritesB

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	=== Graphic Libraries ===		=== Graphic Libraries ===

	==== [[Sprites]] / SpritesB ====		==== [[Sprites / SpritesB Library\|Sprites]] / SpritesB ====
	Shipped as part of the [[Arduboy2]] library, the Sprites library provides functions for rendering both masked and unmasked bitmaps and tilesheets. When working with masked bitmaps, the library supports various formats including standalone masks (allowing them to be used with multiple bitmaps) or interlaced within the bitmap image themselves (for best performance). The library can only render images from PROGMEM and provides no FX chip support.		Shipped as part of the [[Arduboy2]] library, the Sprites library provides functions for rendering both masked and unmasked bitmaps and tilesheets. When working with masked bitmaps, the library supports various formats including standalone masks (allowing them to be used with multiple bitmaps) or interlaced within the bitmap image themselves (for best performance). The library can only render images from PROGMEM and provides no FX chip support.

Filmote at 00:06, 8 July 2024

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-=== Prerequisites for Developing Games ===
+Standard libraries for sound and graphics play a significant role in the development process. The Arduboy2 library provides essential functions for managing the display, handling input, and maintaining game states. It facilitates tasks such as drawing shapes, rendering text, and controlling frame rates, allowing developers to concentrate on game mechanics. For audio, the ArduboyTones library enables the addition of sound effects and music, enhancing the game's atmosphere. Using these libraries, developers can create functional and engaging games that work well within the Arduboy's hardware limitations.
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 . You can now build your project with the "Arduino: Verify" command. The command will create a "build" directory inside your project directory, and generate .hex and .elf files there.

Brow1067: /* Visual Studio Code */

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Visual Studio Code

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	7. You can now build your project with the "Arduino: Verify" command.		7. You can now build your project with the "Arduino: Verify" command. The command will create a "build" directory inside your project directory, and generate .hex and .elf files there.