# Renode with Michael Gielda

- Show: [The Pragmatic Embedded Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast)
- Published: 2023-09-26
- Length: 50m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2023-09-26-renode-with-michael-gielda
- Listen: https://agileembeddedpodcast.com/episodes/renode-with-michael-gielda-BcRU_lMo

## Summary

Michael Gielda, co-founder and VP of Business Development at Antmicro, discusses Renode, an open-source simulator for embedded systems that allows developers to run production binaries on a computer. He explains how Renode’s determinism and multi-node capabilities enable repeatable continuous integration testing, serving as a drop-in replacement for physical hardware rigs in many scenarios. Gielda details the tool's support for various architectures like ARM Cortex-M and RISC-V, its integration with the Zephyr OS via device trees, and the company's strategy of building commercial simulation models for clients while maintaining an open-source core.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2023-09-26-renode-with-michael-gielda#t=0) Introduction: Michael Gielda and Antmicro
- [1:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2023-09-26-renode-with-michael-gielda#t=82) Renode as a Simulator for Embedded Testing
- [4:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2023-09-26-renode-with-michael-gielda#t=275) Comparison with QEMU and Key Features
- [11:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2023-09-26-renode-with-michael-gielda#t=687) Transitioning from Simulation to Hardware
- [14:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2023-09-26-renode-with-michael-gielda#t=896) Multi-Node Systems and Complex Scenarios
- [21:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2023-09-26-renode-with-michael-gielda#t=1304) Supported Devices and Platform Configuration
- [27:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2023-09-26-renode-with-michael-gielda#t=1647) Zephyr Dashboard, Renopedia, and Visual System Designer
- [33:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2023-09-26-renode-with-michael-gielda#t=2004) Lessons from Running an Open Source Project
- [40:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2023-09-26-renode-with-michael-gielda#t=2456) Scaling to 1000 Nodes and Adoption Metrics
- [47:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2023-09-26-renode-with-michael-gielda#t=2860) Antmicro's Business Model and Services

## Topics

- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [Open-source hardware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/open-source-hardware)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Antmicro (company)
- Renode (tool)
- QEMU (tool)
- Zephyr (other)
- STM32 (chip)
- TI (company)
- RISC-V (chip)
- Wireshark (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)
- [433: Getting Mad About Capes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2022-11-03-433-getting-mad-about-capes) (Embedded.fm)
- [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)
- [266: Drive off the End of the Universe](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2018-11-01-266-drive-off-the-end-of-the-universe) (Embedded.fm)

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