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Michael Parks, P.E. is the co-founder of Green Shoe Garage, a custom electronics design studio and embedded security research firm located in Western Maryland. He produces the Gears of Resistance Podcast to help raise public awareness of technical and scientific matters. Michael is also a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Maryland and holds a Master’s degree in systems engineering from Johns Hopkins University.

Edge Impulse Fundamentals: Part One

On April 28, 2023 in All, Computing, Dev Tools, General, Open Source by Mike Parks

Edge Impulse significantly reduces the workflow complexity of adding machine learning (ML) technology to products. Part one of the Edge Impulse Fundamentals series focuses on capturing the data that drives machine learning models.

Tagged With: data processing, edge impulse, inferencing, machine learning, ml, tinyml

The History of Arduino Part 2: Revolutionizing Embedded Electronics

On February 15, 2023 in All, Computing, Dev Tools, General by Mike Parks

Through the last 20 years and millions of circuit boards, Arduino revolutionized embedded electronics education and access for the masses. In this blog, we examine how Arduino expanded their offering to support professional industrial applications and transformed the future of embedded designs.

Tagged With: arduino, arduino mega, arduino micro, arduino nano, arduino shields, arduino uno, embedded, lilypad, mkr, nicla, opta, portenta, vidor 4000

The History of Arduino Part 1: Introducing Arduino

On February 15, 2023 in All, Computing, Dev Tools, Maker by Mike Parks

After 20 years and millions of circuit boards, Arduino has revolutionized embedded electronics education and access for the masses. We look back at Arduino’s history to contextualize their plans for the future of embedded.

Tagged With: arduino, arduino ide, embedded electronics, ide, idii, interaction design institute ivrea, open source, processing integrated development environment

Differences Between Python and MicroPython

On September 22, 2022 in All, Computing, General, Maker, Open Source, STEAM by Mike Parks

Python is a popular language for both desktop and embedded development. However, not all implementations are the same. Developers should be aware of the many differences between the reference implementation of CPython and the embedded-oriented MicroPython.

Tagged With: c, c++, cpython, embedded development, firmware, programming languages, python, software

Software Development Tool Trends for Embedded Hardware

On September 16, 2022 in All, Computing, Dev Tools, General by Mike Parks

The recent push toward more open source ecosystems has had an arguably net positive effect on the robustness and user-friendliness of many embedded development tools. Here is a look at software developments that have and are continuing to make significant changes to the workflow of embedded system developers.

Tagged With: ai, analyzer, api, copilot, debugger, development tools, embedded, github, ide, inspection, linter, packet, ssh

Practical Tips for Embedded System Security

On August 26, 2022 in All, Computing, General, Security by Mike Parks

The sheer number of embedded system devices makes them an increasingly valuable target for bad actors looking to run illegal botnets and cryptocurrency mining operations. This blog outlines practical security measures developers can use in their embedded designs.

Tagged With: audit, botnet, circuit board, design secure, embedded, firmware, iot, pentest, security

Tips and Tricks for Low-Power Embedded Design

On August 19, 2022 in All, General, Low Power, Power by Mike Parks

Low-power design is crucial for battery-operated devices or devices that rely on energy harvesting technologies. Here, we address the big picture architecture-level questions and considerations in low-power embedded design.

Tagged With: embedded design, low power embedded design

Democratizing AI Development with Edge Impulse

On April 25, 2022 in All, Computing, Dev Tools, General by Mike Parks

Learn how the democratization of development tools such as Edge Impulse enables designers to create objects imbued with AI-based capabilities

Tagged With: artificial intelligence, edge computing, edge impulse, inference, machine learning, microcontrollers, neural network, training

ArduPy: When Arduino Met Python

On February 24, 2022 in All, Computing, General, Maker by Mike Parks

What do you get when you combine the Arduino ecosystem with the power of the Python programming language? ArduPy! An exciting toolset that lets embedded developers use MicroPython software development while leveraging the suite of Arduino libraries for various third-party hardware sensors and actuators.

Tagged With: arduino, ardupy, embedded, micropython, python, seeed, wio terminal

CircuitPython: Embedded Python for Education

On January 17, 2022 in All, Computing, General, Open Source by Mike Parks

Bridging the gap between desktop programming and embedded development does not need to be complicated. CircuitPython is an exciting new programming language that targets the education market to help foster the learning of both computer programming and electronics.

Tagged With: blinka, circuitpython, education, electronics, embedded, microcontroller, micropython, programming, python

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