This code accompanies the blog “System ticks” by Ken Wada, (February 5, 2013). These listings also appear in the blog, but are downloadable here. Included in the Zip file: LIST01_sysTick.h ...

Explore the core differences between embedded systems and robotics engineering. Understand their unique applications, fundamental concepts, and how these fields intersect and diverge in technology and ...

Counter/timer hardware is a crucial component of most embedded systems. In some cases a timer is needed to measure elapsed time; in others we want to count or time some external events. Here's a ...

Version 7.0 of the open-source real-time operating system FreeRTOS has been released, adding a software timer, a port to the MSP430X microcontroller, and two additional ‘demos’ – more of which later.

Developing an embedded system can be a challenging adventure. The blurring of the line between hardware and software requires engineers to live and understand two completely different worlds. Staying ...