# 433: Getting Mad About Capes

- Show: [Embedded.fm](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm)
- Published: 2022-11-03
- Length: 1h 12m
- Episode: 433
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2022-11-03-433-getting-mad-about-capes
- Listen: https://embedded.fm/episodes/433

## Summary

Michael Gielda, co-founder of Antmicro, explains Renode, an open-source simulator for embedded systems and distributed networks that allows developers to test software on virtual hardware without physical boards. He details how Renode models peripherals and supports multi-node simulations to catch 90% of bugs early, while discussing the company's deep involvement in the RISC-V ecosystem and the challenges of open-source hardware fragmentation. The conversation also covers the practicalities of using Renode in education and CI/CD pipelines, as well as the current state of Rust adoption in embedded development.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2022-11-03-433-getting-mad-about-capes#t=6) Introduction and Lightning Round
- [2:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2022-11-03-433-getting-mad-about-capes#t=174) Renode Overview and Value Proposition
- [6:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2022-11-03-433-getting-mad-about-capes#t=387) Hardware Support and Peripheral Modeling
- [13:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2022-11-03-433-getting-mad-about-capes#t=785) Timing, Determinism, and Time Manipulation
- [16:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2022-11-03-433-getting-mad-about-capes#t=1007) Network Simulation and Cloud Bridging
- [22:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2022-11-03-433-getting-mad-about-capes#t=1326) Getting Started with Renode and Renodepedia
- [53:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2022-11-03-433-getting-mad-about-capes#t=3233) RISC-V Ecosystem and Open Source Hardware
- [1:03:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2022-11-03-433-getting-mad-about-capes#t=3828) Rust in Embedded and Community Tools

## Topics

- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Renode (tool)
- Antmicro (company)
- Wokwi (tool)
- Zephyr (other)
- ESP32-C3 (chip)
- SiFive (company)
- FE310 (chip)
- QEMU (tool)
- STM32 (chip)
- Nordic (company)
- RISC-V Foundation (company)
- CHIPS Alliance (company)
- Renodepedia (other)
- Fitbit (company)
- Pebble (company)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [Renode with Michael Gielda](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2023-09-26-renode-with-michael-gielda) (The Pragmatic Embedded Podcast)
- [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)
- [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)
- [Open Source Mindset with Michael Gielda](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2021-06-29-open-source-mindset-with-michael-gielda) (The Amp Hour)
- [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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