Embedded Systems Programming: Getting Started

This course offers microcontroller programming for beginners, as well as experienced mobile and desktop software developers. It is built around a mobile device accessory project to measure bicycle speed and distance.

An understanding of the limitations of embedded processors is essential for embedded software developers. In Embedded Systems Programming: Getting Started, you’ll learn the essential skills for reading and writing I/O lines, configuring peripherals such as analog and digital converters, counter/timer modules, and the serial interface or UART. First, you'll discover how to configure the clock system of the processor to balance performance and power consumption. Later, you'll explore digital and analog inputs and outputs, and write interrupt service routines to handle real-time tasks quickly. Finally, you’ll delve into the basics of powerful debugging tools by putting the processor to sleep to extend the battery life of the system, and ultimately learn to refactor and organize your code. By the end of this course, you'll have the fundamental skills necessary for embedded firmware development, helping you design and build products of your own.