Arduino to RTOS - A Pilgrim's Progress
Explore the journey from Arduino to Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) in this 40-minute conference talk by TJ VanToll and Zak Fields from Blues Inc. Challenge the common misconception that divides engineers into "makers" and "real-world engineers" based on their tool preferences. Discover how the choice of development tools, including Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and eval boards, often depends on project requirements rather than engineer expertise. Delve into the world of RTOS, particularly ZephyrRTOS, and learn why it shouldn't be viewed as overly complex or reserved only for "real" applications. Follow the speakers' personal transition from Arduino to ZephyrRTOS, and understand the potential of RTOS as a versatile tool for various embedded applications. Gain insights on how to incorporate Zephyr into your development toolkit, regardless of project scale or complexity.