📺 Writing an I²C Driver for Accelerometer from Scratch for STM32F4

Learn how to write a comprehensive I²C driver from scratch in C for an STM32F4 microcontroller, interfacing with the Analog Devices ADXL355 accelerometer. This tutorial utilizes the datasheet and ST's HAL (hardware abstraction layer) to guide through the entire process.

Key steps include:
➡️ Understanding the schematic layout.
➡️ Setting up STM32CubeIDE for development.
➡️ Implementing low-level functions for communication.
➡️ Initializing the accelerometer and configuring its registers.
➡️ Reading data from the accelerometer.
➡️ Testing the driver for functionality and accuracy.

This tutorial offers valuable insights into hardware interfacing, register manipulation, and sensor configuration, empowering viewers to develop robust drivers for their STM32-based projects. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, this video provides practical skills for STM32 programming.

⛓ https://youtu.be/_JQAve05o_0

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💻 STM32MP2 Microprocessors: Next-Gen Features Unveiled

STMicroelectronics has unveiled its latest STM32MP2 microprocessors, marking a significant upgrade with 64-bit Arm Cortex-A35 cores, a departure from its previous offerings. These new chips promise enhanced performance and acceleration for edge AI and machine learning tasks, catering to the growing demand for smarter devices at the IoT edge.

Features:
➡️ Cortex-A35 cores running at speeds up to 1.5GHz
➡️ Cortex-M33 microcontroller cores
Dedicated GPUs with 3D acceleration
➡️ Neural processing units (NPUs) capable of up to 1.35 tera-operations per second (TOPS)

Scheduled for volume production in June, these new microprocessors are set to bring advanced features and performance to the market, addressing the evolving needs of edge computing and IoT applications.

⛓ More information...

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📚 Introduction to Embedded System Design on Arm Cortex-M Microcontrollers

Dive into embedded systems with this free hands-on guide, perfect for newcomers. Across twelve chapters, you'll learn to build a smart home device with features like fire alarms and motion detectors.

No prior experience in programming or electronics is needed—each concept is introduced step-by-step through practical examples using the 🦋 ST Nucleo-F429ZI board.

Designed to fit a typical semester, this textbook helps you gain real-world skills in embedded system design, from basic serial communication to advanced Bluetooth and web server projects.

😹 Download the book...

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⏲ Open-Source Electronic Caliper

This project explores the development of custom electronic calipers based on capacitive coupling principles. By utilizing a 🦋 STM32 microcontroller and signal processing software, this project creates a highly precise linear position-sensing system capable of millimeter-level accuracy at 500 Hz.

Features of the device:
➡️Leverages passive PCB “scale” and active sliding components for accurate measurements.
➡️Implements sinusoidal signal emission, phase offset calculation, and noise reduction using the Embassy Rust framework.
➡️Achieves sub-mm resolution and high-frequency phase measurements through parameter optimization.
➡️Provides a pathway for experimentation and customization by hobbyists and engineers.
➡️Includes Python-based data analysis workflows and an iterative design process for performance enhancement.

With its open-source framework and adaptability to various applications, it provides an excellent platform for learning and innovation in instrumentation engineering and software development.

More information:
🔗 The main page
😹 The GitHub page

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