LVGL cookbook (#4110)

Co-authored-by: Keith Burzinski <kbx81x@gmail.com>
Co-authored-by: clydebarrow <2366188+clydebarrow@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Jesse Hills <3060199+jesserockz@users.noreply.github.com>

components/lvgl/index.rst

@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ The graphic display should be configured with ``auto_clear_enabled: false`` and
 
 For interactivity, a :doc:`Touchscreen </components/touchscreen/index>` (capacitive highly preferred), a :doc:`/components/sensor/rotary_encoder` or a custom keypad made up from discrete :doc:`Binary Sensors </components/binary_sensor/index>` can be used.
 
+Check out the detailed examples in :ref:`the Cookbook <lvgl-cookbook>` which demonstrate a number of ways you can integrate your environment with LVGL and ESPHome.
 
 Basics
 ------
@@ -146,6 +147,7 @@ The following configuration variables apply to the main ``lvgl`` component, in o
                 align: CENTER
                 text: 'Hello World!'
 
+See :ref:`lvgl-cookbook-navigator` in the Cookbook for an example which demonstrates how to implement a page navigation bar at the bottom of the screen.
 
 .. _lvgl-color:
 
@@ -176,6 +178,7 @@ You can use :ref:`fonts configured normally<display-fonts>`, the glyphs will be
 
     For best results, set ``bpp: 4`` to get the glyphs rendered with proper anti-aliasing.
 
+Check out :ref:`lvgl-cookbook-icontext`, :ref:`lvgl-cookbook-iconstat` and :ref:`lvgl-cookbook-iconbatt` in the Cookbook for examples which demonstrate how to use icons and text with TrueType/OpenType fonts.
 
 **Library fonts**
 
@@ -378,6 +381,7 @@ So the precedence happens like this: state based styles override the locally spe
 
 Feel free to experiment to discover inheritance and precedence of the styles based on states between the nested widgets.
 
+:ref:`lvgl-cookbook-theme` The Cookbook contains an example which demonstrates how to implement a gradient style for your widgets.
 
 .. _lvgl-layouts:
 
@@ -388,6 +392,7 @@ Layouts aim to position widgets automatically, eliminating the need to specify `
 
 The layout configuration options are applied to any parent widget or page, influencing the appearance of the children. The position and size calculated by the layout overwrites the *normal* ``x``, ``y``, ``width``, and ``height`` settings of the children.
 
+Check out :ref:`lvgl-cookbook-flex`, :ref:`lvgl-cookbook-grid` and :ref:`lvgl-cookbook-weather` in the Cookbook for examples which demonstrate how to automate widget positioning, potentially reducing the size of your device's YAML configuration, and saving you from lots of manual calculations.
 
 The ``hidden``, ``ignore_layout`` and ``floating`` :ref:`flags <lvgl-widget-flags>` can be used on widgets to ignore them in layout calculations.
 
@@ -594,7 +599,7 @@ This :ref:`action <actions-action>` redraws the entire screen, or optionally onl
 
 This :ref:`action <actions-action>` pauses the activity of LVGL, including rendering.
 
-- **show_snow** (*Optional*, boolean): When paused, display random colored pixels across the entire screen in order to minimize screen burn-in, to relief the tension put on each individual pixel.
+- **show_snow** (*Optional*, boolean): When paused, display random colored pixels across the entire screen in order to minimize screen burn-in, to relief the tension put on each individual pixel. See :ref:`lvgl-cookbook-antiburn` for an example which demonstrates how to use this.
 
 .. code-block:: yaml
 
@@ -801,6 +806,7 @@ The ``on_idle`` :ref:`triggers <automation>` are activated when inactivity time
             - light.turn_off: display_backlight
             - lvgl.pause:
 
+See :ref:`lvgl-cookbook-idlescreen` for an example which demonstrates how to implement screen saving with idle settings.
 
 See Also
 --------
@@ -811,6 +817,7 @@ See Also
 
     *
 
+- :doc:`LVGL Examples in the Cookbook </cookbook/lvgl>`
 - :doc:`/components/display/index`
 - :doc:`/components/touchscreen/index`
 - :doc:`/components/sensor/rotary_encoder`

components/lvgl/widgets.rst

@@ -83,6 +83,8 @@ To apply styles to the states, you need to specify them one level above, for exa
 
 The state itself can be can be changed by interacting with the widget, or through :ref:`actions <lvgl-automation-actions>` with ``lvgl.widget.update``.
 
+See :ref:`lvgl-cookbook-cover` for a cookbook example which demonstrates how to use styling and properties to show different states of a Home Assistant entity.
+
 .. _lvgl-widget-flags:
 
 In addition to visual styling, each widget supports some boolean **flags** to influence the behavior:
@@ -114,7 +116,7 @@ In addition to visual styling, each widget supports some boolean **flags** to in
 
 .. note::
 
-    LVGL only supports **integers** for numeric ``value``. Visualizer widgets can't display floats directly, but they allow scaling by 10s.
+    LVGL only supports **integers** for numeric ``value``. Visualizer widgets can't display floats directly, but they allow scaling by 10s. Some examples in the :doc:`Cookbook </cookbook/lvgl>` cover how to do that.
 
 .. _lvgl-widget-parts:
 
@@ -264,6 +266,8 @@ The animation image is similar to the normal ``image`` widget. The main differen
             repeat_count: 100
             duration: 300ms
 
+See :ref:`lvgl-cookbook-animbatt` in the Cookbook for a more detailed example.
+
 .. _lvgl-widget-arc:
 
 ``arc``
@@ -345,7 +349,9 @@ If the ``adv_hittest`` :ref:`flag <lvgl-widget-flags>` is enabled the arc can be
 
     The ``on_value`` trigger is sent as the arc knob is dragged or changed with keys. The event is sent *continuously* while the arc knob is being dragged; this generally has a negative effect on performance. To mitigate this, consider using a :ref:`universal interaction trigger <lvgl-automation-triggers>` like ``on_release``, to get the ``x`` variable once after the interaction has completed.
 
-The ``arc`` can be also integrated as :doc:`Number </components/number/lvgl>` or :doc:`Sensor </components/sensor/lvgl>` component.
+The ``arc`` can be also integrated as a :doc:`Number </components/number/lvgl>` or :doc:`Sensor </components/sensor/lvgl>` component.
+
+See :ref:`lvgl-cookbook-bright` and :ref:`lvgl-cookbook-volume` for examples which demonstrate how to use a slider (or an arc) to control entities in Home Assistant.
 
 .. _lvgl-widget-bar:
 
@@ -466,6 +472,8 @@ To have a button with a text label on it, add a child :ref:`lvgl-widget-label` w
 
 The ``button`` can be also integrated as a :doc:`Binary Sensor </components/binary_sensor/lvgl>` or as a :doc:`Switch </components/switch/lvgl>` component.
 
+See :ref:`lvgl-cookbook-binent` for an example which demonstrates how to use a checkable button to act on a Home Assistant service.
+
 .. _lvgl-widget-buttonmatrix:
 
 ``buttonmatrix``
@@ -596,7 +604,7 @@ The button matrix widget is a lightweight way to display multiple buttons in row
 
 .. tip::
 
-    The Button Matrix widget supports the :ref:`key_collector` to collect the button presses as key press sequences for further automations.
+    The Button Matrix widget supports the :ref:`key_collector` to collect the button presses as key press sequences for further automations. Check out :ref:`lvgl-cookbook-keypad` for an example.
 
 .. _lvgl-widget-checkbox:
 
@@ -656,7 +664,7 @@ The checkbox widget is made internally from a *tick box* and a label. When the c
 
 .. note::
 
-    In case you configure ``default_font`` in the main section to a custom font, the checkmark will not be shown correctly when the checkbox is in the checked state.
+    In case you configure ``default_font`` in the main section to a custom font, the checkmark will not be shown correctly when the checkbox is in the checked state. See :ref:`lvgl-cookbook-ckboxmark` for how to easily resolve this.
 
 The ``checkbox`` can be also integrated as a :doc:`Switch </components/switch/lvgl>` component.
 
@@ -988,6 +996,8 @@ The ``led`` can be also integrated as :doc:`Light </components/light/lvgl>` comp
 
     If configured as a light component, ``color`` and ``brightness`` are overridden by the light at startup, according to its ``restore_mode`` setting.
 
+Check out :ref:`lvgl-cookbook-keypad` in the Cookbook for an example which demonstrates how to change the ``led`` styling properties from an automation.
+
 .. _lvgl-widget-line:
 
 ``line``
@@ -1139,6 +1149,8 @@ The meter widget can visualize data in very flexible ways. It can use arcs, need
             id: temperature_needle
             value: 3
 
+See :ref:`lvgl-cookbook-gauge`, :ref:`lvgl-cookbook-thermometer` and :ref:`lvgl-cookbook-clock` in the Cookbook for examples which demonstrate how to effectively use this widget.
+
 .. _lvgl-widget-msgbox:
 
 ``msgboxes``
@@ -1362,6 +1374,8 @@ Normally, the slider can be adjusted either by dragging the knob, or by clicking
 
 The ``slider`` can be also integrated as :doc:`Number </components/number/lvgl>` or :doc:`Sensor </components/sensor/lvgl>` component.
 
+See :ref:`lvgl-cookbook-bright` and :ref:`lvgl-cookbook-volume` for examples which demonstrate how to use a slider to control entities in Home Assistant.
+
 .. _lvgl-widget-spinbox:
 
 ``spinbox``
@@ -1437,7 +1451,9 @@ The spinbox contains a numeric value (as text) which can be increased or decreas
                 format: "Spinbox value is %f"
                 args: [ x ]
 
-The ``spinbox`` can be also integrated as :doc:`Number </components/number/lvgl>` or :doc:`Sensor </components/sensor/lvgl>` component.
+The ``spinbox`` can be also integrated as a :doc:`Number </components/number/lvgl>` or :doc:`Sensor </components/sensor/lvgl>` component.
+
+See :ref:`lvgl-cookbook-climate` for an example which demonstrates how to implement a thermostat control using the spinbox.
 
 .. _lvgl-widget-spinner:
 
@@ -1531,6 +1547,8 @@ The switch looks like a little slider and can be used to turn something on and o
 
 The ``switch`` can be also integrated as a :doc:`Switch </components/switch/lvgl>` component.
 
+See :ref:`lvgl-cookbook-relay` for an example which demonstrates how to use a switch to act on a local component.
+
 .. _lvgl-widget-tabview:
 
 ``tabview``
@@ -1781,6 +1799,7 @@ This powerful :ref:`action <actions-action>` allows changing/updating any widget
             id: my_label_id
             hidden: true
 
+Check out in the Cookbook :ref:`lvgl-cookbook-binent` for an example which demonstrates how to use a template to update the state.
 
 .. _lvgl-automation-shorthands:
 

index.rst

@@ -1155,6 +1155,7 @@ Cookbook
 .. imgtable::
 
     Lambda Magic: Tips and Tricks, cookbook/lambda_magic, head-lightbulb-outline.svg, dark-invert
+    LVGL Recipes, cookbook/lvgl, lvgl.png
     Garage Door Template Cover, cookbook/garage-door, garage-variant.svg, dark-invert
     Time & Temperature on OLED Display, cookbook/display_time_temp_oled, display_time_temp_oled_2.jpg
     ESP32 Water Leak Detector, cookbook/leak-detector-m5stickC, leak-detector-m5stickC_main_index.jpg

lint.py

@@ -396,6 +396,7 @@ def lint_directive_formatting(fname, content):
     exclude=[
         "components/web_server.rst",
         "components/image.rst",
+        "cookbook/lvgl.rst",
     ],
 )
 def lint_esphome_io_link(fname, match):