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CH32V003...fun! with CNLohr

The Amp Hour · 25 Jun 2023 · 1h 15m · Episode 637

What this episode covers

CNLohr joins Chris Gammell to discuss the CH32V003, a low-cost RISC-V microcontroller, and his open-source CH32V003fun library. He explains how he implemented a software-only USB stack and used the chip to control a Nixie tube display, demonstrating that complex functions like power regulation and communication can be handled in bare-metal code. The conversation highlights the benefits of avoiding heavy abstraction layers like FreeRTOS for simple tasks and the importance of understanding assembly and datasheets.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
WCH, Espressif, LCSC
Products
Luna
Chips
CH32V003, ESP8266
Tools
CH32V003fun, FreeRTOS, VUSB

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