fix micropython image night mode

_posts/2024-09-09-micropython-simulator.md

@@ -3,8 +3,9 @@ title: MicroPython Simulator
 layout: post
 excerpt: A simulator for my USB C Power supply project using Micropython running in websassembly.
 
-image: /assets/blog/micropython/simulated_display.png
-thumbnail: /assets/blog/micropython/simulated_display.png
+image: /assets/blog/micropython/simulated_display_transparent.png
+thumbnail: /assets/blog/micropython/simulated_display_transparent.png
+social_image: /assets/blog/micropython/simulated_display.png
 assets: /assets/blog/micropython
 alt: A 240x240 pixel (so low res) image of a slightly sci-fiesque looking circular display showing so linear and curved bars, 24.4 volts, in bigger font 213w and 8.7A.
 image_class: invertable

assets/blog/micropython/convert_to_transparent.py

@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+import numpy as np
+from PIL import Image
+
+
+def convert_image(input_path, output_path):
+    # Open the image
+    grey = np.array(Image.open(input_path).convert("L"))
+    alpha_channel = 255 - grey
+    
+    rgba_array = np.zeros((grey.shape[0], grey.shape[1], 4), dtype=np.uint8)
+    rgba_array[..., 0] = 0  # Red channel
+    rgba_array[..., 1] = 0  # Green channel
+    rgba_array[..., 2] = 0  # Blue channel
+    rgba_array[..., 3] = alpha_channel  # Alpha channel
+    
+    # Create a new image for the output
+    rgba_img = Image.fromarray(rgba_array, mode="RGBA")
+    
+
+    
+    # Save the result
+    rgba_img.save(output_path, "PNG")
+    print(f"Image saved to {output_path}")
+
+# Example usage
+input_file = "simulated_display.png"
+output_file = "simulated_display_transparent.png"
+convert_image(input_file, output_file)