# 256: Agglomeration

- Show: [Embedded.fm](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm)
- Published: 2018-08-16
- Length: 56m
- Episode: 256
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2018-08-16-256-agglomeration
- Listen: https://makingembeddedsystems.libsyn.com/256-agglomeration

## Summary

Chris White and Elecia White discuss the ST Micro F1 series, comparing the use of HAL, Cube, and bare metal programming for embedded systems. They review the Hippocratic Oath for Connected Medical Devices from IAmTheCalvary.org and Make Magazine's tips for securing DIY IoT projects. The hosts also explore the Rockstar Programming Language specification, C++ expressiveness, and Elecia's recent work with Python and JSON.

## Chapters

- [0:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2018-08-16-256-agglomeration#t=30) Introduction: Episode 256 and Cupcakes
- [7:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2018-08-16-256-agglomeration#t=468) ST Micro F1 Series: HAL, Cube, and Bare Metal
- [13:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2018-08-16-256-agglomeration#t=831) Hippocratic Oath for Connected Medical Devices
- [19:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2018-08-16-256-agglomeration#t=1167) Make Magazine: DIY IoT Security Tips
- [23:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2018-08-16-256-agglomeration#t=1396) C++ Expressiveness and Code Specifications
- [32:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2018-08-16-256-agglomeration#t=1936) Rockstar Programming Language Specification
- [46:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2018-08-16-256-agglomeration#t=2769) Elecia's Projects in Python and JSON

## Topics

- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Security & privacy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/security-and-privacy)
- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- ST Micro (company)
- HAL (tool)
- Cube (tool)
- IAmTheCalvary.org (other)
- Make Magazine (other)
- Rockstar Programming Language (other)
- Python (other)
- JSON (other)

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- [Buzzword Bingo (or: which modern technologies make sense for embedded?)](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2024-11-13-buzzword-bingo-or-which-modern-technologies-make-sense-for-embedded) (The Pragmatic Embedded Podcast)
- [Exploring Rust for Embedded Systems with Philip Markgraf](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2024-10-30-exploring-rust-for-embedded-systems-with-philip-markgraf) (The Pragmatic Embedded Podcast)
- [MicroPython with Matt Trentini](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2026-01-05-micropython-with-matt-trentini) (The Pragmatic Embedded Podcast)
- [Christmas Special](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2021-12-22-christmas-special) (The Pragmatic Embedded Podcast)

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