Boot2Qt & Qt Creator Alternative

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You are correct that the Qt for Device Creation Demo Image available through the Toradex Easy Installer is primarily intended for evaluation purposes and requires a commercial license for full development capabilities. If you are looking for an alternative to Boot2Qt that does not require a commercial license, you have a few options:

Prebuilt Image Alternatives

  1. TorizonCore: Torizon is Toradex’s easy-to-use industrial Linux platform. It is designed to simplify the development and deployment of applications on Toradex hardware. TorizonCore is a great alternative as it provides a robust base with support for Docker containers, which can be used to deploy your applications. You can find more information and download TorizonCore from the Toradex website.

Development and Deployment Alternatives

  1. VS Code with Torizon Extension: For development, you can use Visual Studio Code with the Torizon extension. This setup allows you to develop, deploy, and debug applications on TorizonCore. The Torizon extension simplifies the process of containerizing your applications and deploying them to your Toradex module.

  2. GTK+: If you are looking for an alternative GUI framework, GTK+ is a popular open-source option. It is well-supported on embedded Linux and can be used to create rich graphical applications. You can use tools like Glade for designing your UI and integrate it with your application code.

  3. Electron: For web-based applications, Electron can be a good choice. It allows you to build cross-platform desktop applications using web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Electron applications can be packaged and run on TorizonCore.

Steps to Get Started with TorizonCore and VS Code

  1. Install TorizonCore: Use the Toradex Easy Installer to install TorizonCore on your Ixora board with iMX8M Plus.
  2. Set Up VS Code: Install Visual Studio Code on your development machine and add the Torizon extension.
  3. Develop and Deploy: Use the Torizon extension to create a new project, develop your application, and deploy it to your Toradex module.

Resources

By using TorizonCore and the VS Code Torizon extension, you can avoid the need for a commercial Qt license and still have a powerful development environment for your digital gauge cluster project.

Please, also check if these links can help you solve your problem:

BSP Layers and Reference Images for Yocto Project Software | Toradex Developer Center.