5 Tips for Versioning Embedded Software
As you know, embedded software changes at a dramatic rate. How we manage software version information dramatically affects whether we…
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5 Tips for Rapid Prototyping with the Raspberry Pi Pico
Over the last several years, Raspberry Pi’s have proliferated into all sorts of applications. As a microcontroller-focused embedded software consultant,…
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The Ternary Operator Revisited
Several years ago, I wrote a blog post entitled Ternary Operator vs. if/else, which was supposed to be an interesting…
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3 Elements to Successful Embedded Software Development
A lot of teams developing embedded software struggle to deliver on time, on budget, and at a quality level that…
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Design Cycle | Platforms | Software | Testing | Tools
Introduction to Docker for Embedded Software Developers
Over the last several years, Docker has taken the software industry by storm. Docker provides developers an “open platform for…
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Design Cycle | Embedded Basics | Security | Software | Tools
Programming the STM32 Option Bytes using SEGGER J-Flash
Nearly every microcontroller contains option bytes, fuses, or some method to control general settings on the processor. These settings often…
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3 More Tips for Speeding Up Framework Interrupt Handlers
Last month, in 3 Tips for Speeding Up Framework Interrupt Handlers, we looked at several methods that could be used…
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3 Tips for Writing External Device Drivers
A major advantage to using a microcontroller today is that embedded software developers typically don’t have to write their own…
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5 Tips for Developing an RTOS Application Software Architecture
Real-time operating systems (RTOS) are finding their way into nearly every IoT device. An RTOSes ability to manage low-level resources…
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5 Tips for Building a Modern Telemetry GUI
Nearly every embedded system I have ever built has required a graphical user interface (GUI) to monitor and display telemetry….
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Code Quality over Quantity
A short time ago, I was under pressure to repaint the house while simultaneously delivering several high-priority work projects. It…
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5 Reasons to Develop a Software Architecture
Developing software is complicated! With every passing year, software complexity seems to only be on the rise. More features are…
