Here are the articles, videos, and tools that we’ve been excited about this August.

What have you been reading? Share in the comments or on the Interrupt Slack.

Articles & Learning

• CNCF, Linux Foundation, and top 30 open source project velocity | CNCF
  A neat blog post on open source project velocity over the last year. Zephyr is #4 in Linux Foundation project, and top 30 in open source projects over all!

• Bazel for Embedded: Pigweed SDK Launches with Native Bazel Support | Bazel Blog
  Google’s Pigweed team has been working hard on making Bazel the best build system for embedded devices. Read their blog post to learn why! – Tyler

• Multiprocessing - Python’s best kept secret | M0AGX / LB9MG
  This post breaks down how to use Python’s multiprocessing module to sidestep the GIL and supercharge your data processing, going from 80 to 1400 files/second. Definitely worth a read if you’re working with big data!

• Matt Madison, meta-tegra, and what makes a good Yocto BSP | The TMPDIR podcast
  A great listen if you’re into Yocto and Nvidia’s Jetson devices! Matt Madison dives into what makes a solid BSP, his work on meta-tegra, and tips from his experience as a Yocto/Embedded Linux pro. – Pat

• Will Rust be alive in 10 years? | Tweede golf
  This article explores Rust’s growing adoption across industries, especially due to its ability to solve memory safety issues. Read the blog to find out whether or not Rust is here to stay.

• Rust Reviewed: the Current Trends and Pitfalls of the Ecosystem | InfoQ
  This article takes a deep dive into the growing Rust community, how the industry is adopting it, and what folks love (and don’t) about the ecosystem. Despite a few challenges with debugging and profiling, Rust continues to prove itself with solid performance and memory safety.

• What MCU manufacturers can do to accelerate AI adoption | Embedded Computing Design
  This post examines the different nature of AI software development versus traditional embedded control systems.

• Tips and tricks for Linux OS updating | Foundries.io Blog
  Check out some factors affecting updating an embedded Linux operating system in this write-up.

• Air Con: $1697 for an on/off switch | Hopefully Useful Blog
  Reverse engineering an Android HVAC controller to avoid an outrageous replacement charge for a faulty controller. Exactly the kind of hacking I love! – Noah

Projects & Tools

• dakhnod/ESP32-Bluetooth-USB-dongle | GitHub
  Neat idea - use an ESP32 as a generic HCI Bluetooth controller via bluez. – Noah

• project-ocre/ocre-runtime | GitHub
  New webassembly “container” runtime for Zephyr. – Jonathan Beri of Golioth and Interrupt Community Member

• Mr-Bossman/pi-pico2-linux | GitHub
  Linux on the RP2350! – Noah

News & Announcements

• Raspberry Pi Pico 2, our new $5 microcontroller board, on sale now | Raspberry Pi
  New chip day- Raspberry PI RP2350 announced: dual core Cortex-M33 or dual core RISC-V- selectable at processor boot time! - Noah

• A closer look at Raspberry Pi RP2350’s HSTX high-speed serial transmit interface | CNX Software
  In the flurry of RP2350 press, this one caught my eye- the HSTX block supports up to 300Mbps output per pin (up to 8 pins), primarily intended for displays. – Noah

• Rust Embedded Working Group 2024 survey
  The Embedded Rust Working Group is running an official survey. If you’ve ever used Rust on a microcontroller or used it as part of your work for embedded systems, your feedback is appreciated! The survey is anonymous, run by the Rust Survey team, and will be open until September 19th! – James Munns, friend of Memfault and Interrupt Community Member

Upcoming Events

• Wednesday, September 11: Boston IoT Security Panel | Memfault
  Join us in Boston for an engaging in-person panel discussion on when to build security into your IoT device. We’ll dive deep into the best practices for securing IoT devices, from firmware to system-level protections. Whether you’re designing from the ground up or enhancing existing security measures, this event will provide actionable insights to help you safeguard your products and business. RSVP →

• Tuesday, September 17: Webinar - How New IoT Security Regulations Will Shape the Industry’s Future | Memfault
  The landscape of IoT security is shifting fast, with new regulations like the Cyber Resilience Act, Product Security Telecommunications Infrastructure, and Cyber Trust Mark reshaping the industry. Join Memfault’s Co-Founders François Baldassari and Chris Coleman as they explore how these changes will impact device development and deployment across the globe. Don’t miss this chance to stay ahead of the curve on IoT security compliance. Register →

• Tuesday, October 8 - Thursday, October 10: Embedded World North America
  Embedded World is coming to the U.S. for the first time, and Memfault will be there! Visit us at Booth #2434 in Austin, TX, from October 8-10. If you’re an IoT developer, schedule a time to connect with us – we would love to hear what you’re working on! Whether you’re deep into hardware and software design or just curious about the latest in M2M communication, this event is your gateway to the future of embedded systems – you won’t want to miss it.

• Wednesday, October 9: Memfault’s Embedded World USA After Party | Memfault
  After a full day at Embedded World USA, come unwind with us at Full Circle Bar! Enjoy drinks, skee-ball, and friendly competition while mingling with fellow embedded community members. Take advantage of this opportunity to relax, network, and compete for bragging rights! This event is for those 21+ and conference attendees.