Zephyr and MCUBoot
Project setup, build configuration, and testing of MCUBoot on Zephyr using the Renode emulator and an nrf52
Tag: Embedded
Bare-metal MCUBoot Port on Renode
Setting up a bare-metal port of MCUBoot on an nrf52 and simulating in Renode
Renode Docker Setup on Ubuntu 24.04
Emulating and debugging a Cortex-M4 MCU with Docker + VSCode + OpenOCD + GDB + Renode
SCPI for Embedded Systems
Guide to integrating the SCPI-Parser library into embedded projects
Setting Up Compile Commands for C & C++ for Neovim
Use CMake to generate compile_commands.json for clangd
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Method for Reading Thermistors
A fast, efficient, and accurate method to use thermistors in embedded systems.
Enforcing Type Safety in C++
Libraries and Custom Strong Types
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Device Control GUI and Binary Distribution
How to wrap a Python CLI in a basic GUI and package it as a standalone Windows executable for firmware updating and field diagnostics.
MCU Driver Development that Doesn't Suck
Hard-won lessons for writing reliable MCU device drivers — the setup process, debugging methodology, and habits that prevent time-wasting bring-up mistakes.
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Building an Automated Test Jig: Hardware
Part 2 of a series on automated test jig design, covering fixtures, probe hardware, and sourcing off-the-shelf components for electronics testing.
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Building an Automated Test Jig: Requirements & References
Requirements, design goals, and resource guide for building standardized automated electronics test jigs for low-to-medium production volumes.
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Tool: object-symbols-parser
object-symbols-parser is a CLI tool for analysing ELF symbol tables, helping identify what’s causing section size overruns in embedded firmware builds.
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Sigrok + $10 Logic Analyzer
Getting useful I2C and SPI debug capability from a $10 FX2 logic analyzer using Sigrok — a portable option when away from the lab.
Blogs & News Sites
A curated list of technical blogs, news sites, and RSS feeds covering analog design, embedded systems, optics, PCB, and software engineering.
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Article: Device Control
Overview of device control approaches for embedded systems, covering Python-based hardware interfaces and design patterns.
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Article: Embedded Directory Setup
Recommended directory structure and setup for embedded firmware projects, with an example layout for clean organization.
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ISP Programming
In-System Programming Library for NXP M0s