Monday, Aug 31, 2026 Week -- 12:26:18
Practical comparison of ESP32 (Xtensa dual-core MCU with integrated Wi-Fi/BLE) vs ARM Cortex-A application processors for IoT projects. Learn cost, power, complexity tradeoffs, and when each is the right choice for your connected device.
A practical guide to retrieving hardware specifications on Linux and embedded systems: CPU info, RAM, storage, peripherals, network interfaces, kernel details, and embedded-specific hardware data.
A practical guide to polling vs interrupt-driven programming in embedded systems. Learn when to use each approach, trade-offs, platform examples (Arduino, ARM, Linux), and real-world code patterns.
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.
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.
Clear explanation of MCU, CPU, and MPU: what they are, key differences, and practical examples from real systems.
Practical FOSS alternatives to replace expensive enterprise tools like Jira, Confluence, Slack, and more. Build your self-hosted infrastructure with open-source software.
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.
Comprehensive guide to On-Board Diagnostics 2 (OBD2) protocol, covering its history, architecture, use cases, and real-world applications in modern vehicles.
Practical guide to bootdelay values in U-Boot: common options, configuration methods, and choosing the right delay for your environment.
