micropython-font-to-py VS micropython-lib

convert it to something usable for micropython. To do this, the author provides a python script (normal python, not micropython).

The writer.py defines the Writer class that can be used to render the fonts converted by the utility from point 1 to the screen, assuming its driver is derived from the framebuf class. If I'm not mistaken the driver provided by Waveshare should be usable with Writer out of the box, if not there are some workarounds for that, so it's not really a problem. Anyway, the writer.py should be saved on the Pico, along with the font, so they can both be imported in your program. Here's a direct link to the Writer readme: https://github.com/peterhinch/micropython-font-to-py/blob/master/writer/WRITER.md

This is the current version of my code (excuse the mess it's become..), adapted from https://github.com/micropython/micropython-lib/blob/7128d423c2e7c0309ac17a1e6ba873b909b24fcc/micropython/bluetooth/aioble/examples/temp_client.py

STM32WB55 running MicroPython sounds like it'd suit. Should be fine for the power budget and aioble gives you one of the best BLE libraries on any platform. Documentation is generally good, though BLE is a little light (with some good examples and an active Discord channel!).

Pico (non-W) doesn't have upip (or mip, as that replaces upip now) or urequests because it doesn't have internet access required by them. In theory, you can download urequests from: https://github.com/micropython/micropython-lib/blob/master/python-ecosys/urequests/urequests.py or build your own MP image with it enabled. I don't know if it'll work as you want it to but it's worth a try.

Using SD-card on ESP8266 was more challenging. upip.install('sdcard') does not work.

But ChatGPT truly helped and suggested I find it in Github.

https://github.com/micropython/micropython-lib/blob/master/m...

I don't think there's a mip list command or something like that. So your best bet is to look at the subdirectories in https://github.com/micropython/micropython-lib for a list of installable packages.

Do give it another try if you get a chance; I'd be genuinely interested in hearing about your experience. Be sure to check out the awesome list and micropython-lib if you're looking to fill gaps. There are still many holes but they're rapidly being filled in.