Build Your Own Operating System
Learn to create a custom operating system tailored to your preferences, free from bloatware and spyware. Step-by-step guide covers installation, configuration, and customization of various components.
Flash Your ATMega328P for the Cost of a Cup of Coffee
Learn to program ATMega328P microcontrollers using affordable tools. Discover essential equipment for bootloading, changing fuses, and uploading sketches to custom PCBs with Arduino-compatible chips.
Introduction to SoC+FPGA Solutions - From IoT to Industrial Applications
Explore SoC+FPGA solutions, from IoT to industrial-grade chips. Learn about U-Boot and Linux support, FPGA loading, and leveraging FPGA manager with Device Tree Overlays for optimal performance.
Stable Devicetree ABI: Establishing a Reliable Interface Between Firmware and Kernel
Explore establishing a stable Devicetree ABI between firmware and kernel, learning best practices and pitfalls to avoid for improved platform quality and user experience in embedded Linux systems.
State of the U-Boot Project - Current Developments and Future Goals
Explore U-Boot's evolution, unified environment, EFI support, CI testing, and ongoing developments. Learn to leverage these features and contribute to the project's advancement.
First Experiences with the Embedded Debian Build System Isar
Explore building embedded Debian systems with Isar, combining bitbake's layered approach and Debian's maturity. Learn workflows, customizations, and insights from real-world implementation experiences.
Verified Boot: From ROM to Userspace
Explore cryptographic system protection on ARM processors, from bootloader to root file system. Learn about FOSS components, implementation challenges, and lessons from a large-scale project.
BYOD - Building Your Own Linux Development Board
Create your custom Linux development board, learning low-level electronics and boot processes. Discover cost-effective solutions for tailored features, enhancing your understanding of Linux hardware integration.
How I Survived a SoC with a Terrible Linux BSP
Navigating challenges with vendor-provided BSPs for embedded Linux systems: experiences, issues, and strategies for improving software development on System-on-Chip platforms.
Implementing State-of-the-Art U-Boot Port - 2018 Edition
Practical guide to implementing U-Boot bootloader port, covering device tree support, driver model, crucial subsystems, and multi-stage booting. Includes examples from recently added platforms.
Secure Boot from A to Z - Building a Complete Chain-of-Trust
Comprehensive guide to implementing Secure Boot on embedded systems, covering encryption, signatures, bootloaders, and filesystem security with practical examples and real-world applications.
Backporting is So 1993 - Building Better Embedded Products with Modern Open Source Technologies
Explore modern alternatives to backporting in embedded systems. Learn how to leverage latest open-source technologies and design practices for better product development and security management.
MCUboot - Multi-Image Support for Secure IoT Bootloaders
Explore MCUboot's multi-image support for secure IoT device booting and upgrading. Learn about project status, IETF involvement, and advancements in embedded system security.
Using Open Source Software to Build an Industrial-grade Embedded Linux Platform
Explore building industrial-grade embedded Linux platforms using open-source components. Learn about bootloaders, kernels, toolchains, and filesystems, with insights on selection, integration, and maintenance.
Bootloaders 101 - How Embedded Processors Start
Explore the intricate bootup process of embedded processors, from initial power-on to Linux kernel startup, focusing on Texas Instruments' AM62 SoCs and their secure boot stages.
Implementing Secure Boot and Disk Encryption on Tegra Platforms
Secure boot and disk encryption implementation on Tegra platforms: lessons learned, challenges faced, and solutions developed for a robust and future-proof system using vendor tools and custom OS builds.
What Does a CPU Do Before Going to Work in an Embedded System
Explore CPU initialization in embedded systems, covering bootloader stages, memory setup, and essential configurations for optimal performance and functionality.
Implementing A/B System Updates with U-Boot
Explore practical solutions for implementing A/B system updates using U-Boot, addressing key challenges and showcasing lesser-known commands for a functional and failsafe update mechanism.
USB on Embedded Linux Systems Deep Dive
Comprehensive exploration of USB in embedded Linux systems, covering specifications, protocols, tools, configurations, and debugging techniques with real-world demonstrations.
Booting Successfully for the First Time with Mainline Linux
Learn techniques for efficiently enabling new hardware to run Linux, from schematic review to successful upstreaming of bootloader and kernel patches, with real-world examples.
Early Splash Screen Using U-Boot
Learn to enable early display in U-Boot bootloader for auto and robotic applications. Covers video driver development, display controller basics, and implementing flicker-free splash screens during boot process.