Hardware Podcasts

266: Drive off the End of the Universe

Embedded.fm · 1 Nov 2018 · 51m · Episode 266

What this episode covers

Hosts Elecia White and Christopher White discuss the utility of emulation and simulation tools like QEMU and Renode for embedded development, emphasizing their value in continuous integration and early software testing. They address listener questions regarding the selection and maintenance of third-party libraries, the value of professional training versus conferences, and career advice for embedded engineers interested in machine learning. The episode concludes with a brainstorming session on future 'basics' topics, including pre-RTOS control flow, design patterns, and RTOS fundamentals.

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Companies
Udacity
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STM32, Arduino
Tools
QEMU, Renode, Robot Operating System

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