OTA Firmware Updates: How to Update Embedded Devices Safely
Aug 25, 2026 · 10 min read
A practical engineer's guide to designing safe OTA firmware update systems for embedded devices. Learn about bootloaders, A/B partitions, signature verification, rollback mechanisms, and how to prevent bricking devices during updates.
How to Choose the Right Microcontroller for Your Project
Aug 24, 2026 · 10 min read
A practical engineer's guide to selecting the right microcontroller for embedded projects. Learn what factors matter most: performance, peripherals, power consumption, tooling, availability, cost, and long-term support.
MCU vs CPU vs MPU: Understanding Processors and Microcontrollers
Aug 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Clear explanation of MCU, CPU, and MPU: what they are, key differences, and practical examples from real systems.
FOSS Alternatives to Enterprise Tools: Break Free from Vendor Lock-In
Aug 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Practical FOSS alternatives to replace expensive enterprise tools like Jira, Confluence, Slack, and more. Build your self-hosted infrastructure with open-source software.
PWM Audio Synthesis: How to Generate Sound and Voice in Embedded Systems Using Pulse Width Modulation
Aug 17, 2026 · 12 min read
A practical guide for embedded engineers on generating audio and voice using PWM. Learn why PWM frequency matters, how PWM acts as a low-cost DAC, the role of Nyquist theorem, filtering requirements, and real-world implementation on STM32, ESP32, and Arduino.
OBD2 Protocol Explained: Architecture, History, and Practical Applications
Aug 12, 2026 · 3 min read
Comprehensive guide to On-Board Diagnostics 2 (OBD2) protocol, covering its history, architecture, use cases, and real-world applications in modern vehicles.
Bootdelay Option Values Explained
Jul 28, 2026 · 2 min read
Practical guide to bootdelay values in U-Boot: common options, configuration methods, and choosing the right delay for your environment.
How to Influence People: Notes in a Nutshell
Jul 26, 2026 · 1 min read
My short notes from How to Win Friends and Influence People, focused on the nine leadership principles in a nutshell.
Linux Signals: Custom Ctrl+C Handler (SIGINT, SIGUSR1, SIGALRM)
Jul 25, 2026 · 2 min read
Short practical Linux signals guide with one full C example: change Ctrl+C behavior, send SIGUSR1, and use SIGALRM timeout.
Linux IPC in Embedded Systems: Short Practical Guide
Jul 25, 2026 · 3 min read
A short practical guide to Linux IPC for embedded Linux: pipes, message queues, shared memory, Unix sockets, and signals with pros/cons and code snippets.