Embedded Systems

This book is about thinking clearly in C. It teaches the mental habits behind safe memory use, careful pointer handling, robust error strategies, effective debugging, and clean interface design. It is written for programmers who want to write C code that remains correct, efficient, and understandable over time.

Stop Reading 3,000-Page Manuals. Start Seeing the Architecture.

Learn how to design embedded systems the sane way: on your Linux host, with modern C++, predictable timing, clean interfaces, and no unnecessary complexity.

METROSYST reveals the invisible systems behind every metro vehicle — the power, control, and intelligence that keep a city moving. Written by engineer Sinan Balcı, this book turns complex rail technology into clear, visual, and practical insight. From traction to TCMS, GoA4 to RAMS — understand what every metro hides, and every engineer should know.

Most embedded teams say they “avoid OOP” and “stick to C.” But look closely at real C codebases and you’ll find function-pointer tables, opaque handles, and generic device arrays—manual object models built the hard way. Beyond Blinky shows how to embrace that reality consciously, using modern C++ to design firmware that is readable, portable, and owned—without sacrificing performance or control. This book is about moving past the blinking LED mindset and designing embedded systems as living architectures, not scripts. To blinky and beyond—Let's make your IO sing!

Dieses Buch ist eine Einführung in die Programmierung von Mikrocontrollern mit C++ am Beispiel des STM32. Es richtet sich an Programmierer aus der Industrie, Schüler und Studenten. Es zeigt die Grundlagen an vielen Beispielen, die als lauffähige Programme im wokwi-Simulator ohne Hardware, Löten und Kurzschlüsse verfügbar sind. Mikrocontroller steuern viele Geräte, wie z.B. Wasch­maschinen, Roboter, Drohnen, Autos, industrielle Produktionsanlagen, Flug­zeuge, Weltraumsonden, medizinische Geräte (Intensivstationen sind voll davon), Waffensysteme usw. Solche Programme sind dadurch gekenntzeichnet, dass sie über Sensoren (z.B. den Temperaturfühler einer Wasch­maschine) Aktoren (z.B. die Heizung der Waschmaschine) an- oder ausschalten. Links und weitere Informationen finden Sie auf https://www.rkaiser.de/embedded-cpp-books

Dieses Buch ist eine Einführung in die Programmierung von Mikrocontrollern mit C++ am Beispiel des ESP32. Es richtet sich an Programmierer aus der Industrie, Schüler und Studenten. Es zeigt die Grundlagen an vielen Beispielen, die als lauffähige Programme im wokwi-Simulator ohne Hardware, Löten und Kurzschlüsse verfügbar sind. Mikrocontroller steuern viele Geräte, wie z.B. Wasch­maschinen, Roboter, Drohnen, Autos, industrielle Produktionsanlagen, Flug­zeuge, Weltraumsonden, medizinische Geräte (Intensivstationen sind voll davon), Waffensysteme usw. Solche Programme sind dadurch gekenntzeichnet, dass sie über Sensoren (z.B. den Temperaturfühler einer Wasch­maschine) Aktoren (z.B. die Heizung der Waschmaschine) an- oder ausschalten. Links und weitere Informationen finden Sie auf https://www.rkaiser.de/embedded-cpp-books

Build your own IoT projects including, environmental monitors that alert in real time, QR-code generators on tiny screens, ethical jamming demonstrations for protocol study, and alarm clocks that buzz and send notifications at the right moment.

Build scripts, web apps, and integrate Lua with other applications and systems

All those YouTube tutorials tell you how to set up your I2C device. Do they tell you what to do when it goes wrong? This book presents software engineers a view into how firmware engineers debug bus problems.

"How Does Computer Science Work?" answers 28 key questions every software engineer should know, unraveling the technologies that shape our digital world. From how browsers work and cryptography secures data to AI, Web3, and quantum computing, this book bridges curiosity and understanding. Perfect for students, self-taught programmers, and seasoned developers, it’s your ultimate guide to mastering foundational concepts and cutting-edge innovations in computer science.

Programming in the modern era requires power and efficiency, and C++23 signifies the beginning of that era. This book captures that demand. To take your C++ skills to the next level, This book is about creating and breaking down real-world examples. You'll discover techniques that you can immediately apply to your own work.

Dive into 'Node-OPCUA' and explore the world of industrial protocols with the author's proven recipes. Learn how to build exceptional OPC UA clients and servers through hands-on examples, elevating your industrial programming expertise from basic to advanced levels. This guide is key to mastering Node-OPCUA in JavaScript and TypeScript.

Learn how to analyze x64 and ARM64 Linux process and kernel crashes and hangs, navigate through core memory dump space and diagnose corruption, memory leaks, CPU spikes, blocked threads, deadlocks, wait chains, and more than 50 memory analysis patterns. The training consists of more than 70 step-by-step exercises using GDB and WinDbg debuggers.

Want to use sensors in your next Raspberry Pi Pico but don't know which sensor to use, how to connect it or how to use it in your code? This book is for you! Here you will find detailed explanations of how sensors work, how to connect them to the Pi Pico and how to use them in C/C++, MicroPython and CircuitPython.