# 266: Drive off the End of the Universe

- Show: [Embedded.fm](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm)
- Published: 2018-11-01
- Length: 51m
- Episode: 266
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2018-11-01-266-drive-off-the-end-of-the-universe
- Listen: https://makingembeddedsystems.libsyn.com/266-drive-off-the-end-of-the-universe

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2018-11-01-266-drive-off-the-end-of-the-universe#t=6) Introduction and Episode 266 Milestone
- [5:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2018-11-01-266-drive-off-the-end-of-the-universe#t=309) Emulation and Simulation Tools: QEMU and Renode
- [13:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2018-11-01-266-drive-off-the-end-of-the-universe#t=796) Managing Third-Party Libraries and Vendor Code
- [22:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2018-11-01-266-drive-off-the-end-of-the-universe#t=1333) Professional Training and Conference Advice
- [29:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2018-11-01-266-drive-off-the-end-of-the-universe#t=1752) Machine Learning Careers for Embedded Engineers
- [35:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2018-11-01-266-drive-off-the-end-of-the-universe#t=2158) Future Basics Topics: Control Flow, Patterns, and RTOS

## Topics

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

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- QEMU (tool)
- Renode (tool)
- STM32 (chip)
- Arduino (chip)
- Udacity (company)
- Robot Operating System (tool)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [Simulating Embedded Hardware with Michael Gielda](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-11-30-simulating-embedded-hardware-with-michael-gielda) (The Amp Hour)
- [Ceedling](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2024-11-27-ceedling) (The Pragmatic Embedded Podcast)
- [System Designer Lets You Try Every Part with Michael Gielda](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2025-03-24-system-designer-lets-you-try-every-part-with-michael-gielda) (The Amp Hour)
- [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)
- [Remote Embedded Development](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2021-01-06-remote-embedded-development) (The Pragmatic Embedded Podcast)

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