This comprehensive guide takes you on a practical journey into the world of embedded systems development using the popular STM32 microcontrollers. You'll not only gain a solid understanding of embedded system fundamentals but also dive deep into real-world application by building an NEC decoder with STM32 and C programming on the Cortex-M4 core.
What You'll Learn
Grasp Embedded Systems Concepts: Demystify the core principles of embedded systems, including hardware architecture, software development, and real-time programming.
Master the STM32 Platform: Explore the STM32 microcontrollers, their architecture, and programming environment (Keil uVision is assumed).
Unleash the Power of C: Learn the C programming language specifically for embedded systems development, focusing on hardware manipulation, memory management, and efficient coding practices.
Demystify the Cortex-M4 Core: Understand the ARM Cortex-M4 architecture, its instruction set, and how to leverage its capabilities for embedded applications.
Harness the Power of RTOS: Discover the concepts of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and explore its role in embedded system development. Implement an RTOS to enhance your NEC decoder project.
Build a Practical NEC Decoder: Design and program a functional NEC decoder using the STM32 microcontroller, C programming, and RTOS principles. Learn to receive and decode NEC infrared signals commonly used in remote controls.