How can I make a custom os

[Thediehardtrilogy]

Hello!

I want to make a custom os for the raspberry pi ,but Im a noob at coding. Im using berryboot as a bootloader. heres what I want it to look like. I want it have different sections (like one for apps and games, one for media, and one for settings) kinda like it has, well i want it to have d-pad support. you can also make skins for it to use. the included skins woulld be the one i decribed and a desktop skin. and the desktop skin can have d-pad and joy-stick support.
is it possible to make this
or can a os like rasbian can have its skin changed, and have a whole new different look.

[rickseiden]

Building an OS is no trivial task, but if you're up for the challenge, google barebones programming on the Raspberry Pi. That's what you're looking to do.

[DougieLawson]

Or just take a look at http://www.raspberrypi.org/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=72 where the hardware hackers hang out.

It's definitely non-trivial.

[Digitalblueeye]

Raspberry pi already has support for gpio joystick and/or xbox chat pad, Check out this link:
http://www.newsdownload.co.uk/pages/RPi ... sitck.html
or
www.newsdownload.co.uk/pages/RPiKeypadDriver.html

You might be able to find a way to run debian-wheezy (NOOBS) with custom Gui.

[Digitalblueeye]

Instead of Creating A new OS; which is a lot of work, you may just be able to create a new Gui for the standard Pi issue software (NOOBS / debian-wheezy ) ( With use of python?)

Also here is a link for a Xbox chat pad and joystick use with raspberry pi GPIOS.

www.newsdownload.co.uk/pages/RPiKeypadDriver.html

[DexOS]

You could use DexBasic to code your OS, in some ways it's easier than doing it on top of linux.
http://www.dex-os.com/DexBasic/DexBasic.htm

This is just 10 lines of code done with DexBasic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc-5epQTul8

[Thediehardtrilogy]

But how do I make a GUI?

[FLYFISH TECHNOLOGIES]

Hi,

But how do I make a GUI?

By coding... a lot... really a lot.
Unfortunately, there is no such a thing as a message or web page describing how to make GUI in 10 steps.

But I like you... perseverance is a beautiful virtue.


Best wishes, Ivan Zilic.

[Thediehardtrilogy]

You could use DexBasic to code your OS, in some ways it's easier than doing it on top of linux.
http://www.dex-os.com/DexBasic/DexBasic.htm

This is just 10 lines of code done with DexBasic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc-5epQTul8

But...I kinda don't have a working computer and need a micro USB to USB...the a SD to USB adapter...but it does look tempting

[Oldbitcollector]

I was reading through the DexOS website tonight. Very promising.. It's on my todo list now.

It could however really use a condition statement "if" for the GPIO.

Jeff

[DexOS]

You could use DexBasic to code your OS, in some ways it's easier than doing it on top of linux.
http://www.dex-os.com/DexBasic/DexBasic.htm

This is just 10 lines of code done with DexBasic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc-5epQTul8

But...I kinda don't have a working computer and need a micro USB to USB...the a SD to USB adapter...but it does look tempting

There's support for usb keyboard.

I was reading through the DexOS website tonight. Very promising.. It's on my todo list now.

It could however really use a condition statement "if" for the GPIO.

Jeff

I did not add one as its just as easy in assembly
Eg:

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test_eq r0, 5
;then you call use one of these.
branch_equal  label1
branch_not_equal label1
branch_greater_than label1
branch_less_than label1
branch_greater_than_or_equal label1
branch_less_than_or_equal label1

Someone did add there own "if" macro see here:
http://www.dexbasic.tf-v.com/DexBasic.zip
Note: the if and some others macro in the zip are not by me.

[Thediehardtrilogy]

Wait....how can I use dexos...like do I code it on the pi or do I do it on a computer...if I need a computer...can I use my android tablet?

[DexOS]

Wait....how can I use dexos...like do I code it on the pi or do I do it on a computer...if I need a computer...can I use my android tablet?

At this time you need a x86 computer to assemble the code, that's because DexBasic users fasmarm, a cross assembler that only runs on x86.
But i am working on a interpreter ver, that you will be able to use any text editor on any device to code.

[Thediehardtrilogy]

Wait....how can I use dexos...like do I code it on the pi or do I do it on a computer...if I need a computer...can I use my android tablet?

At this time you need a x86 computer to assemble the code, that's because DexBasic users fasmarm, a cross assembler that only runs on x86.
But i am working on a interpreter ver, that you will be able to use any text editor on any device to code.

Ok, email me when you make that its [Moderator removed email address]


[Mod: Very unwise to have email addresses public like that - you can use the PM facility on here for direct contact]

[FelWill]

For an easy/lazy solution I installed android onto my Pi and used nova launcher with use themes and widgets to make a decent custom system. however the system lacked many of the Pi's main coding features.

[HiroProtagonist]

Hello!

I want to make a custom os for the raspberry pi ,but Im a noob at coding.

This is like saying "I've just learned to drive, and I want to race Formula 1".

Take on something less ambitious and get to the point you're a good coder. Then think about something like this. Then you'll realise you need to be even better at coding before taking it on.