A look at gokux's Flash Bee lightning detector and how its round 240x240 TFT_eSPI dashboard was designed in Lopaka.

Lopaka Journal
Product updates, build guides, and community builds for people moving small display interfaces from pixels to firmware.
A look at gokux's Flash Bee lightning detector and how its round 240x240 TFT_eSPI dashboard was designed in Lopaka.


How the CLOCK-SAT V1 e-ink desk clock UI was designed in Lopaka and exported to GxEPD2 for a 1.02-inch e-paper module.

Lopaka adds built-in animations with generated playback code, new Paint tool controls, faster layer selection, icon search, and platform code generation updates.

Lopaka now supports LVGL and CircuitPython platforms, plus self-hosted updates and a 20,000+ users milestone.

Lopaka’s icon library hits 2,000+ icons, plus new drawing tools, custom code editor, TrueType font support for U8g2, text backgrounds, GxEPD2, MicroPython, and more.

Why GUI builders beat custom drawing for production embedded systems.
Build a complete ESP32 smart home dashboard UI with temperature, lighting, and security controls.
Five common embedded GUI mistakes and practical ways to avoid them.
Starting this month, I'm giving away a free Plus subscription every month to the author of the most popular public project in the Lopaka gallery. Popularity is measured by stars + forks earned during that calendar month — previous totals don't carry over.
Step-by-step tutorial to build your first Arduino GUI in under 10 minutes using Lopaka.
A vision for Lopaka's next steps: LVGL widgets, reusable components, precision tools, typography upgrades, flows, assets, animation, and collaboration—plus a limited 50% code.
Celebrating 10,000 Lopaka users with community project spotlights and new Basic/Hobby plan perks like custom fonts.
Your Invite to the Lopaka Community Hub. We’ve created the Lopaka Community Hub on Discord.
ArduinoGFX platform support, GIF frame import, drag-and-drop screen sorting, cursor hints, and platform filtering.
Introducing the $4/month Hobby plan with exports and sensible limits, plus notes on Plus, Enterprise, and free classroom access.
Design beautiful GUIs for ESP32 & Arduino in minutes! Our June update brings a modern drag-and-drop editor, instant C/C++ code export for Adafruit_GFX, TFT_eSPI, U8g2, and more. See how Lopaka.app makes embedded UI effortless.
Discover the latest enhancements in our June update! We've introduced MicroPython support, streamlined text editing, enabled image resizing, and improved the paint tool. Learn how you can get a free month of Lopaka Plus.
Embedded GUI development is broken. Discover why current tools lag behind web and mobile, and how Lopaka is built from the ground up to bring modern, efficient, and hardware-aware design workflows to the embedded world. It's time for a better editor.
April's update brings powerful new features to streamline your workflow! Use variables for layer properties, easily hide or show layers, and benefit from smart layer titles for cleaner code. We've also pushed important fixes for rounded corners and ESPHome integration.
Our March update is here, featuring full support for ESPHome! Create graphics for your smart home devices with lambda code generation. We've also added custom background colors for previews and a new Free Drawing Mode. Plus, learn how to design for the Watchy E-Paper watch.
Check out our February update! Now you can import byte arrays from code, enjoy new sharing options, and use the redo feature. We're also excited to announce the winners of our winter challenge. See the new features and winning projects!
Our winter update is here, and it's a big one for fonts! Plus subscribers can now import TTF, OTF, and WOFF fonts. We've also added layer alignment tools, layer titles in code comments for better readability, and new filters for the public gallery. Check out the new features and our extended Winter Challenge!
Get festive with our Christmas Challenge! Learn how you can win a free one-year Lopaka Plus subscription by sharing your projects and getting votes from the community. We're also gathering feedback on a highly requested feature: direct code editing. Join the fun and help shape Lopaka's future!
October's update brings a highly requested feature: custom fonts for Plus users! Import your own GFX and BDF fonts, lock layers to protect your work, and enjoy enhanced image editing and code output. Join our community of over 1000 users and elevate your designs.
September's update is all about a faster workflow! Drag and drop images from your desktop, upload and process multiple images at once, and enjoy cloud storage for all your assets. We've also added custom layer titles and auto-remembering fonts to save you time.
Explore our August update! We've launched a new Public Gallery to showcase community projects and added 52 new fonts to our library. Enjoy an enhanced user experience with new zoom controls and platform-specific display lists. Fork, share, and create with Lopaka!
Lopaka Plus is here! We're introducing cloud storage for your projects, accessible from anywhere. Get started with our free plan or upgrade to Lopaka Plus for unlimited private projects and more. See our pricing and start creating today!
We're closing the Lopaka beta program to make way for something better! Read about our journey, our switch to VueJS and Supabase, and get ready for the official launch of Lopaka Cloud. Personal accounts and project storage are coming next week. The next chapter begins now!
We're celebrating our first anniversary! See our latest updates, including TFT_eSPI support and an advanced image processing wizard. We're also thrilled to announce Lopaka PRO, coming soon with cloud storage, asset management, and prototyping features. Help shape our future by taking our survey.
Our Q1 2024 recap is here! Discover a huge list of new features, including support for Inkplate e-paper displays, powerful code import, and a new interactive editor. We've added new fonts and icons, advanced image operations, and much more to enhance your embedded GUI design workflow.
In early 2024, we announced the Lopaka Cloud beta, offering lifetime access in exchange for user feedback. This post details the initial vision for cloud features like projects, screens, and the public gallery. Learn about the program that helped shape Lopaka's future (Note: Beta program is now closed).
Follow our journey of reviving the classic Adafruit GFX font. A deep dive into obscure formats, community collaboration, and the pursuit of pixel-perfection for embedded displays.
Our first-ever regular update from November 2023! This post recaps three months of foundational features, including local project saving, copy/paste, extensive keyboard shortcuts, and AdafruitGFX support. We also announced the Lopaka Cloud Beta and a live preview feature for Flipper Zero.
A look back at our roots in October 2023. This post is one of our first calls for feedback from early adopters on the Lopaka beta waitlist. See how we gathered insights to shape the future of the app and offered a first glimpse of our new design and cloud features.