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Matter: Does It?

The smart home industry has long craved a universal language for its devices. Matter, backed by tech giants, was positioned as the savior. It promised to eliminate the compatibility chaos and simplify...

Task Priorities in FreeRTOS – Part 1: The Essential Three

Many FreeRTOS beginners grapple with a practical question: how many task priorities are “enough”? Documentation and tutorials often focus on technical details, leaving this crucial...

Keeping Time with Tradition: A Classic Jaguar’s Clock Revival

As a white-haired embedded systems engineer, I appreciate the beauty of both classic design and modern technology. This story combines both perfectly, thanks to the ingenious work of Clocks4Classics...

Raspberry Pi – Prototyping Hero, Production Headache?

The Raspberry Pi’s affordability and user-friendly Linux environment make it a popular choice for embedded systems. But is it truly the best fit for every project, especially when it comes to...

Dev Idea: Introducing the Dream Logger

Let’s face it, developers spend a lot of time deciphering cryptic messages. Between nonsensical error codes and indecipherable comments from past colleagues, it’s enough to make you long...

Book Review – Applied Embedded Electronics: Design Essentials for Robust Systems

Looking for a comprehensive guide to embedded electronics design, without getting bogged down in complex formulas? Then “Applied Embedded Electronics: Design Essentials for Robust Systems”...

Cukinia: Powerful Simplicity for Linux Embedded Firmware Testing

For developers working on Linux-based embedded firmware, ensuring code quality and system reliability is crucial. Cukinia emerges as a valuable tool in this process, offering a simple yet powerful...

Unveiling the Inner Workings: How Construction Analysis Empowers Your Tech Strategy

In today’s fiercely competitive tech landscape, understanding the intricate details of electronic devices is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. Construction analysis offers a powerful...

How To Specify Your Custom BSP

We previously established that a CPU vendor’s BSP (Board Support Package) provides a solid foundation for your embedded project. With BSP customization now hopefully solidified as a requirement...