Devtool is undoubtedly one of the best tools in embedded Linux and Yocto. It allows developers to easily change or patch the source code of any recipe easily. Suppose you have a calculator recipe in Yocto and want to change its code or functionality. You can easily do it via [...]
FreeRTOS is an open-source, real time operating system for microcontrollers/Embedded devices which allows devices to execute multiple processes at the same time. Let’s quickly discuss difference between OS (Operating System) and RTOS (Real-time Operating System) before digging deep into the topic for better understanding. Operating System: Operating System is a [...]
Almost every electrical and embedded system engineer has used Arduino once in a lifetime. It is one of the most affordable and easy-to-learn microcontrollers to learn embedded systems. However, there is a little confusion about the programming language to program Arduino boards. Therefore, every engineer asks, “Which Programming Language does [...]
Makefiles are important for every programmer as it makes code compilation easier. In this tutorial, I will tell you the importance of Makefiles. Besides, I will also guide you about compiling your first program with makefiles here. So lets get started! Why Makefiles are Necessary? In C or C++, you [...]
If you want to rollout updates to your embedded devices remotely, Eclipse Hawkbit is undoubtedly one of the best options to start. It is one of the best open-source frameworks to send updates to microcontrollers, connected to IP based network protocols. However, many people remain stuck in using Hawkbit [...]
You might have seen many embedded systems nowadays where you can control everything from a display screen like a mini-computer. Most of these systems are based on Embedded Linux systems. Generally, Linux runs on computers like x86. However, Embedded systems have limited memory, speed, and other resources. But you want [...]
Kernel is considered as the most important part of any operating system. Therefore, It is necessary for every engineer and computer enthusiast to understand the role of the kernel in the operating system. Here we will discuss the role of kernel in any operating system in simplest possible manners. After [...]
A Device Driver is one of the most discussed words in the computer world. Sometimes you buy a new device, like a keyboard from a new company or a gaming joystick, you might face a problem connecting it to your computer. The reason for not connecting with your computer is [...]
Industrial automation has greatly revolutionized modern industry. The collaboration of robots, computers, and IT for controlling different industrial processes has improved productivity and reduced cost. Therefore, many industrialists are investing money in industrial automation in 2024 to manage their businesses. A survey by Fortune says that total spending on industrial [...]
Are you working on Python Project. You want to make python executable files instead of running script every time. If yes, you are in the perfect place. In this tutorial, we will introduce you to the pyinstaller. It can help you make executable binary files for your project. We will [...]