C++ for Embedded Systems Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in Slovakia (online or onsite) is aimed at engineers who wish to learn how to use embedded C to program various types of microcontrollers based on different processor architectures (8051, ARM CORTEX M-3, and ARM9).

In this instructor-led, live training in Slovakia, participants will learn how to program the Arduino for real-world usage, such as to control lights, motors and motion detection sensors. This course assumes the use of real hardware components in a live lab environment (not software-simulated hardware).

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Program Arduino to control lights, motors, and other devices.
• Understand Arduino's architecture, including inputs and connectors for add-on devices.
• Add third-party components such as LCDs, accelerometers, gyroscopes, and GPS trackers to extend Arduino's functionality.
• Understand the various options in programming languages, from C to drag-and-drop languages.
• Test, debug, and deploy the Arduino to solve real world problems.

Buildroot is an open-source project that includes scripts designed to generate a cross-compilation toolchain, a customizable root filesystem image, and a Linux kernel tailored for embedded devices. Throughout this practical course, participants will gain hands-on experience in using Buildroot:

• How to choose the software components that will be included in the root filesystem.
• How to integrate new packages and modify existing ones.
• How to add support for new embedded boards.

During the course, participants will create bootable filesystem images. For remote courses, the QEMU emulator is used, while in-person classes may use either QEMU or real embedded boards selected by the trainer.

Other projects with similar objectives include the Yocto project and OpenWRT. To help you decide which one best suits your needs, please refer to these presentations and resources.

This instructor-led, live training in Slovakia (online or onsite) is aimed at engineers and computer scientists who wish to apply the fundamentals of circuits and electronics to design devices and systems that utilize properties of electrical components for the development of hardware functionalities.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set-up and configure the necessary tools and programs for circuits and circuit board development.
• Understand the basic principles behind circuits and electronics engineering.
• Utilize the primary electronic components in constructing efficient computer hardware technologies.
• Optimize electronic devices by implementing circuit analysis methods.
• Apply the fundamentals of electronics and circuits to the development of enterprise applications.

This instructor-led, live training in Slovakia (online or onsite) is aimed at engineers and scientists who wish to learn and apply DSP implementations to efficiently handle different signal types and gain better control over multi-channel electronic systems.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Setup and configure the necessary software platform and tools for Digital Signal Processing.
• Understand the concepts and principles that are foundational to DSP and its applications.
• Familiarize themselves with DSP components and employ them in electronics systems.
• Generate algorithms and operational functions using the results from DSP.
• Utilize the basic features of DSP software platforms and design signal filters.
• Synthesize DSP simulations and implement various types of filters for DSP.

A two-day course that covers all design principles, complete with code examples and insights into recent industrial technology. This course is highly beneficial for automotive software developers.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at C developers who wish to learn the principles of embedded C design.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the design considerations that ensure the reliability of embedded C programs
• Define the functionality of an embedded system
• Structure program logic and design to achieve the desired outcomes
• Create a reliable, error-free embedded application
• Maximize performance from the target hardware

Format of the Course:

• Interactive lecture and discussion
• Practical exercises and practice sessions
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment

Course Customization Options:

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Slovakia (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level automotive engineers and technicians who wish to gain hands-on experience in testing, simulating, and diagnosing ECUs using Vector tools like CANoe and CANape.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the role and function of ECUs in automotive systems.
• Set up and configure Vector tools such as CANoe and CANape.
• Simulate and test ECU communication on CAN and LIN networks.
• Analyze data and perform diagnostics on ECUs.
• Create test cases and automate testing workflows.
• Calibrate and optimize ECUs using practical approaches.

This instructor-led, live training in Slovakia (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level automotive engineers and embedded systems developers who wish to understand the theoretical aspects of ECUs, focusing on Vector-based tools and methodologies used in automotive design and development.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the architecture and functions of ECUs in modern vehicles.
• Analyze communication protocols used in ECU development.
• Explore Vector-based tools and their theoretical applications.
• Apply model-based development principles to ECU design.

In this instructor-led, live training in Slovakia, participants will learn how to code using FreeRTOS as they step through the development of a simple RTOS project using a microcontroller.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the basic concepts of real-time operating systems.
• Learn the environment of FreeRTOS.
• Learn how to code with FreeRTOS.
• Interface a FreeRTOS application to hardware peripherals.

This instructor-led, live training in Slovakia (online or onsite) is aimed at FPGA developers who wish to use Vivado to design, debug, and implement hardware solutions.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Develop HDL systems with C code and Vivado tools.
• Generate and implement soft processors in Vivado.
• Test and simulate C code using Vivado.

The LEDE Project (Linux Embedded Development Environment) is a Linux operating system derived from OpenWrt. It serves as a comprehensive alternative to the firmware provided by manufacturers for a broad range of wireless routers and non-network devices.

In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn how to configure a wireless router using LEDE.

Audience

• Network administrators and technicians

Course Format

• The course combines theoretical lectures with discussions, practical exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

The course provides an introduction to RTOS-based software design for embedded systems and IoT. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of RTOS concepts, synchronization mechanisms, and various scenarios for software design using RTOS. The practical exercises are conducted using STM32 Nucleo 144 or similar development boards.

In this instructor-led, live training in Slovakia, participants will learn how to create a build system for embedded Linux based on Yocto Project.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental concepts behind a Yocto Project build system, including recipes, metadata, and layers.
• Build a Linux image and run it under emulation.
• Save time and energy building embedded Linux systems.

Description

This four-day training combines theoretical instruction with hands-on exercises to provide an introduction to the Yocto Project.
It addresses common questions such as:

• Is it truly necessary to use a different version of the toolchain, libraries, and packages for each GNU/Linux project, along with following a distinct workflow?
• Can you guarantee that the development environment is consistent for all developers and suppliers, ensuring that builds remain identical even 10+ years from now?
• Can the Yocto Project assist in identifying the software licenses under which the packages you use are distributed?

The practical sessions are conducted on target hardware (e.g., Beagle Bone Black Rev. C - http://beagleboard.org/BLACK). After completing the training, participants will be able to download a Docker image with Ubuntu 14.x and all dependencies pre-installed, along with examples, to work with the course material in their own labs. Please note that this is not an introductory course to Embedded GNU/Linux. Participants should already have knowledge of how Embedded GNU/Linux functions and how to configure and build the GNU/Linux kernel and kernel drivers.

Who should attend?

This training is designed for individuals who are already using GNU/Linux for their projects and have heard about the Yocto Project but have hesitated to explore it further, or encountered difficulties in its use. You might be unsure if your daily workflow can be adapted to fit within the Yocto Project and generally find it complex. Why do we need all this when things were (supposedly) much simpler before? After the training, you should be able to determine whether the Yocto Project is necessary for your needs. The workshop is targeted at software engineers, developers, system engineers, testers, administrators, and other professionals with a solid understanding of Embedded GNU/Linux.