Hardware Podcasts

493: Put the Peeps in the Chili Pot

Embedded.fm · 24 Jan 2025 · 1h 20m · Episode 493

What this episode covers

Elecia White and Christopher White discuss how embedded developers can distinguish themselves by mastering systems thinking and firmware integration rather than just reading datasheets. Christopher details his current project building a high-precision GPS data logger for an RC airplane using MicroPython, an ESP32 board from SparkFun, and a ZWO Seestar S50 telescope for astrophotography. They also debate the philosophy of writing effective unit tests, with Elecia sharing her experience using CFFI to drive Python-based tests for C code, and Christopher emphasizing the importance of testing core algorithms like Kalman filters.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Nordic Semiconductor, ZWO, SparkFun
Products
Seestar S50, Seestar S30, Pyboard, Garmin
Chips
ESP32, STM32
Tools
CFFI
Also
Zephyr

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