Embedded Linux Summer School
This summer schools aims to be gentle introduction into Linux Embedded development using i.MX8 family boards as a vehicle.
What is this summer school about:
- learn about the Linux kernel development environment
- get hands on experience with real hardware using an NXP i.MX8 board
- create a Linux kernel driver for a simple device connected on a standard bus
Team
RSVP
If you have an interest in embedded systems and low level programming please fill in this form
Schedule
Location:
- NXP, Campus 6 (near Politehnica)
| Date | Time | Lab name |
|---|---|---|
| July, 8 | 17:00 - 20:00 | Introducation |
| July, 9 | 17:00 - 20:00 | “Hello World” |
| July, 10 | 17:00 - 20:00 | Device Tree |
| July, 11 | 17:00 - 20:00 | Device Drivers |
Overview
There will be four session organized around hands on activities that will take up to 3 hours. Each session will contain a theoretical part (hour) and a practical lab (two hours).
Introduction to Embedded Linux kernel development
- setup development environment (cross compiler toolchain)
- compile Linux kernel and modules on arm64
- build system and configuration options
- boot the i.MX8 board
Basics of writing a Linux kernel module
- create a simple “hello world” module
- learn about printk & friends
- userspace vs kernelspace interface
- hack on a skeleton driver
Basics of Device tree
- learn how hardware is described in the ARM world
- learn how to create a device tree node and associated it with a Linux driver
- learn about standard embedded busses
Hardware application
- learn how to read hardware specs
- learn about Linux kernel subsystems and coding patterns
- have fun and create a driver for a real hardware device
