Embedded Systems and IoT Fundamentals Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in Brazil (online or onsite) is designed for engineers who want to learn how to use embedded C to program various microcontrollers across different processor architectures, including 8051, ARM CORTEX M-3, and ARM9.

In this instructor-led, live training in Brazil, participants will learn how to program Arduino for practical applications, such as controlling lights, motors, and motion detection sensors. This course requires the use of actual hardware components within a live lab environment (rather than simulated software).

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Program Arduino to control lights, motors, and other devices.
• Grasp Arduino's architecture, including inputs and connectors for add-on devices.
• Integrate third-party components such as LCDs, accelerometers, gyroscopes, and GPS trackers to expand Arduino's capabilities.
• Explore various programming language options, ranging from C to drag-and-drop interfaces.
• Test, debug, and deploy Arduino solutions to address real-world problems.

Buildroot is an open-source initiative providing scripts to generate a cross-compilation toolchain, a customizable root filesystem image, and a Linux kernel tailored for embedded devices. In this hands-on course, participants will learn how to utilize Buildroot to:

• Select the software components included in the root filesystem.
• Add new packages and modify existing ones.
• Integrate support for new embedded boards.

Throughout the course, participants will produce bootable filesystem images. Remote sessions utilize the QEMU emulator, while in-person classes allow for the use of either QEMU or real embedded boards chosen by the instructor.

Other projects with similar objectives include the Yocto Project and OpenWRT. Please consult these presentations to determine which tool best suits your requirements.

This instructor-led, live training in Brazil (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 Brazil (online or on-site) targets 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:

• Set up 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.

This instructor-led, live training in Brazil (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 Brazil (online or onsite) targets 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.

This instructor-led live training Brazil (online or onsite) targets FPGA developers who want to utilize 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 vendors for numerous wireless routers and non-network devices.

In this instructor-led live training, participants will acquire the skills necessary to configure a wireless router running LEDE.

Target Audience

• Network administrators and technicians

Course Format

• Combination of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

This instructor-led, live training in Brazil (online or onsite) targets intermediate-level embedded systems engineers and AI developers who wish to deploy machine learning models on microcontrollers using TensorFlow Lite and Edge Impulse.

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

• Understand the fundamentals of TinyML and its benefits for edge AI applications.
• Set up a development environment for TinyML projects.
• Train, optimize, and deploy AI models on low-power microcontrollers.
• Use TensorFlow Lite and Edge Impulse to implement real-world TinyML applications.
• Optimize AI models for power efficiency and memory constraints.

This instructor-led, live training in Brazil (available online or in-person) is designed for engineers seeking to master the design principles of microcontrollers.

The Raspberry Pi is a compact, single-board computer.

In this instructor-led live training, participants will learn how to configure and program the Raspberry Pi to function as an interactive and robust embedded system.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Configure an IDE (integrated development environment) to maximize development efficiency
• Program the Raspberry Pi to manage devices such as motion sensors, alarms, web servers, and printers
• Grasp the Raspberry Pi's architecture, including input and connector options for add-on devices
• Explore the available programming languages and operating systems
• Test, debug, and deploy the Raspberry Pi to address real-world challenges

Audience

• Developers
• Hardware/software technicians
• Technical professionals across all industries
• Hobbyists

Course Format

• A mix of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

Note

• The Raspberry Pi supports a variety of operating systems and programming languages. This course utilizes the Linux-based Raspbian operating system and Python as the programming language. If you require a specific setup, please contact us to arrange it.
• Participants are responsible for purchasing their own Raspberry Pi hardware and components.

This instructor-led, live training in Brazil (online or onsite) targets engineers who wish to write, load, and run machine learning models on very small embedded devices.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install TensorFlow Lite.
• Load machine learning models onto an embedded device to enable capabilities such as speech detection and image classification.
• Integrate AI into hardware devices without depending on network connectivity.

In this instructor-led live training in Brazil, participants will learn how to create a build system for embedded Linux based on the 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 blends theoretical concepts with practical exercises to introduce participants to the Yocto Project.
It addresses common inquiries, such as:

• Is it truly necessary to employ a distinct version of the toolchain, libraries, or packages for every GNU/Linux project, alongside adhering to a different workflow?
• Can you guarantee that the development environment remains identical for all developers and suppliers, ensuring that builds produced today will remain reproducible in ten or more years?
• Can the YP assist in identifying the software licenses applicable to the packages you utilize?

Practical sessions are conducted on target hardware (e.g., Beagle Bone Black Rev. C - http://beagleboard.org/BLACK). Upon completion of the training, you will receive access to a Docker image containing Ubuntu 14.x with all dependencies pre-installed, along with example files, enabling you to engage with the course material in your own lab environment. Please note that this is not an introductory course to Embedded GNU/Linux. Participants should already possess a fundamental understanding of how Embedded GNU/Linux operates, including the ability to configure and build the GNU/Linux kernel and its drivers.

Who should attend?

This course is ideal for those who already use GNU/Linux in their projects and have likely heard of the Yocto Project but have hesitated to explore it in depth or found it challenging to utilize effectively. If you are uncertain about integrating your daily workflow into the YP and generally perceive the YP as overly complicated, wondering why such complexity is necessary when things have traditionally been simpler, this training will help you determine whether the YP is right for you. The workshop is designed for software developers, systems engineers, testers, administrators, and other interested parties with a solid grounding in Embedded GNU/Linux.