Artículos y blogs

Image of What Is SWD and How Does It Compare to JTAG? What Is SWD and How Does It Compare to JTAG?

Discover the differences between SWD and JTAG, including wiring, debugging performance, flashing firmware, and ARM-specific features for embedded systems.

Image of An Overview of JTAG for Makers An Overview of JTAG for Makers

Explore JTAG fundamentals, scan chains, boundary-scan testing, and debugging techniques for developing, testing, and programming embedded systems.

Image of A Beginner’s Guide to JavaScript A Beginner’s Guide to JavaScript

Learn JavaScript fundamentals including variables, loops, functions, DOM manipulation, and events to build interactive websites with confidence.

Images of Intro to JSON Intro to JSON

Explore JSON structure, data types, nesting, and syntax rules to build valid, efficient files for APIs, applications, and local data storage.

Image of An Introduction to YAML for Makers An Introduction to YAML for Makers

Learn YAML fundamentals, including scalars, sequences, mappings, strings, comments, and best practices for readable configuration files.

Image of How Hardware Gets Hacked (Part 7): Freshness and Randomness How Hardware Gets Hacked (Part 7): Freshness and Randomness

Learn how challenge-response authentication, nonces, and cryptographic MACs help embedded systems defend against replay attacks.

Image of Comparing MicroPython, Zephyr, Lua, and Forth Comparing MicroPython, Zephyr, Lua, and Forth

Explore the strengths and tradeoffs of MicroPython, Zephyr, Lua, and Forth for embedded development and rapid prototyping.

Image of XRP Classroom Triage and Troubleshooting guide XRP Classroom Triage and Troubleshooting guide

If you've ever stood in front of a classroom full of students while an XRP robot starts driving in unexpected circles and you're not entirely sure why — this post is for you.

Image of How Hardware Gets Hacked (Part 6) How Hardware Gets Hacked (Part 6)

Learn how rolling counters and cryptographic MACs prevent replay attacks, authenticate devices, and strengthen embedded security.

Image of Debug Better: Take a break Debug Better: Take a break

Find out how the brain's default mode network supports debugging, learning, and creative problem solving during short breaks.

Image of How Hardware Gets Hacked (Part 5) How Hardware Gets Hacked (Part 5)

Learn how replay attacks exploit repeated unlock messages, why authenticity matters, and how embedded systems can defend against them.

Image of An Introduction to JavaScript Event Handlers An Introduction to JavaScript Event Handlers

Learn how JavaScript event handlers respond to user actions, attach and remove listeners, access event data, and manage propagation.

Image of Docker Part 2: Building Your First Container & Best Practices Docker Part 2: Building Your First Container & Best Practices

We're going to move from theory to practice. We'll run our first container, build a custom Python application, and look at when and when not to use Docker in your projects.

Image of How Hardware Gets Hacked (Part 4): Memory Protections How Hardware Gets Hacked (Part 4): Memory Protections

Understand how memory read attacks work on MCUs and how to defend using debug disable, encryption, and hardware protection features.

Image of Low-Cost, Power Efficient EMG Prosthetic Hand (Part 2) Low-Cost, Power Efficient EMG Prosthetic Hand (Part 2)

Creating a low-cost prosthetic arm is challenging, but making one that is also easy to calibrate and accurate is even tougher.

Image of How Hardware Gets Hacked (Part 3): Adopting the Attacker Mindset How Hardware Gets Hacked (Part 3): Adopting the Attacker Mindset

Explore how attackers gather device info, map inputs, and uncover vulnerabilities using reconnaissance in embedded hardware security.

Image of Docker Part 1: Fixing “It Works on My Machine” Docker Part 1: Fixing “It Works on My Machine"

In this post, I want to explain what Docker is, why it helps with these problems, and give a practical understanding of how it fits into development workflows.

Image of How Hardware Gets Hacked (Part 2): On-boarding How Hardware Gets Hacked (Part 2): On-boarding

Explore a hardware security workflow using firmware builds, simulation tools, serial commands, and automated tests for microcontroller systems.

Image of Getting Started with the Microchip VeryVerilog Kit Getting Started with the Microchip VeryVerilog Kit

Follow the setup and programming process for the VeryVerilog kit, including firmware loading and exploring built-in logic demos.

Image of The Best MCU Peripheral You've Never Heard Of The Best MCU Peripheral You've Never Heard Of

Learn how Microchip’s CLB, CLC, and AVR CCL peripherals enable gate-level functions without external hardware.