LEARN FIRMWARE DEEP DIVE - Expanded Project Guides
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LEARN_FIRMWARE_DEEP_DIVE.mdThis folder contains deep-dive guides for each project in the learning path.
Overview
These guides expand each project into a full learning guide with theory, architecture, implementation phases, testing, and extensions.
Project Index
| # | Project | Difficulty | Time | Key Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Simplest Bare-Metal Program (LED Blinker Without Any Framework) | Level 2: Intermediate | 1-2 weeks | Bare-Metal / Embedded Systems |
| 2 | x86 Bootloader - The First 512 Bytes | Level 3: Advanced | 1-2 weeks | Boot Process / x86 Architecture |
| 3 | Multi-Stage Bootloader with Kernel Loading | Level 4: Expert | 1-2 weeks | Boot Process / Protected Mode |
| 4 | UART Driver from Scratch (Serial Communication) | Level 2: Intermediate | 1-2 weeks | Peripheral Drivers / Serial Communication |
| 5 | GPIO and Interrupt Controller from Scratch | Level 2: Intermediate | 1-2 weeks | Peripheral Drivers / Interrupts |
| 6 | SPI Driver and Talking to External Chips | Level 3: Advanced | 1-2 weeks | Communication Protocols / Peripheral Drivers |
| 7 | I2C Driver and Multi-Device Bus | Level 3: Advanced | 1-2 weeks | Communication Protocols / Peripheral Drivers |
| 8 | Timer and PWM Controller | Level 2: Intermediate | 1-2 weeks | Timing / Motor Control |
| 9 | DMA Controller - Efficient Data Movement | Level 3: Advanced | 1-2 weeks | Memory / Performance |
| 10 | Watchdog Timer and System Reliability | Level 2: Intermediate | 1-2 weeks | Reliability / Safety |
| 11 | Flash Memory Driver and Wear Leveling | Level 4: Expert | 1-2 weeks | Storage / Filesystems |
| 12 | USB Device Firmware (CDC Serial) | Level 4: Expert | 1-2 weeks | USB Protocol / Enumeration |
| 13 | UEFI Application - Modern Firmware Development | Level 4: Expert | 1-2 weeks | UEFI / System Firmware |
| 14 | Simple RTOS Implementation | Level 5: Master | 1-2 weeks | Operating Systems / Real-Time |
| 15 | OTA (Over-The-Air) Firmware Update System | Level 4: Expert | 1-2 weeks | Bootloader / Security |
| 16 | Power Management Firmware | Level 3: Advanced | 1-2 weeks | Power / Battery |
| 17 | Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) Design | Level 3: Advanced | 1-2 weeks | Software Architecture / Portability |
| 18 | Custom Bootloader for Your MCU | Level 4: Expert | 1-2 weeks | Bootloader / Embedded |
Prerequisites
- Basic programming and system fundamentals
- Comfort with command line tooling