U8x8 Fonts !!top!!
Memory ConstraintsIf you are using an ATtiny chip, stick to the 'r' (restricted) fonts. These include only basic ASCII characters, saving significant Flash memory compared to the 'f' (full) versions which include accented characters and extended symbols.
font_amstrad_cpc_8r: A nostalgic, blocky font inspired by vintage computers. u8x8 fonts
If you’re building a clock or a speedometer, you need visibility from a distance. Memory ConstraintsIf you are using an ATtiny chip,
To use a specific font, you must first initialize your display and then set the font before printing. If you’re building a clock or a speedometer,
(where an 'i' is 3 pixels wide and a 'W' is 8 pixels wide) are incredibly difficult in u8x8 mode. Because the library lacks a frame buffer and draws directly to the screen, drawing a proportional 'i' would require the library to erase only a few pixels from the previous character, which is complex without a buffer.