The top 5 articles for embedded systems by TotalCross in 2020
The best content with the first steps to learning how to start with embedded systems and how to expand the functionality of your projects.
We have written some interesting articles in the last year and now we have chosen the top five in 2020. That’s a hard decision to make, but the exercise was to select those who can have a real impact on the embedded systems market. So, if you are starting to learn about embedded systems or have a career in this area, these articles may be very useful to you. Most of the projects use TotalCross for development. So, let’s see some interesting embedded systems content.
The best articles about embedded systems (by TotalCross in 2020)
A new way to build cross-platform UIs for Linux Arm devices
Link to article. A relevant suggestion for those who have the challenge of creating a cross-platform user interface. This proof of concept uses Android XML and TotalCross to build a UI to run on Raspberry Pi and other embedded devices. In this example, Android Studio was used to draw the UI, since it is the one that developers worldwide use most often. Check this to have a quick look at the way to develop a graphical user interface and run it on a Linux Arm device.
Creating a dashboard for industrial automation
Link to article. Industrial automation requires great solutions for user experience. So in this article, you will learn how to develop and deploy your first information panel. If you use Java to code, it will be easier to create a dashboard that can really make a difference within the industrial routine.
How to build a Coronavirus Chart and run on embedded devices
Link to article. As Coronavirus changed the expectations for 2020, it became important to have solutions to track new data daily. In this article, you are going to learn how to build a chart by getting online data and deploying it to run on an embedded device. This application uses a COVID-19 online database with updated stats. If you follow step by step, it will be possible to run the app on any Linux Arm device.
Deploy a modern GUI on an embedded device in 5 Simple Steps
Link to article. Learn how to apply remote updates on a deployed application, directly on the device. There are five steps to updating a GUI of remote embedded apps. The technologies used in this project are Torizon, Docker, Apalis iMX8 and TotalCross. This content is perfect for those who use Toradex boards when building embedded systems. To make it more familiar, it uses a home appliance sample application as an example.
Expand your Raspberry Pi with Arduino ports
Link to article. If you are a Raspberry Pi projects lover, this is awesome. We show how to expand Raspberry Pi’s ports using an Arduino board. As a result, it’s possible to get more functionality and ports, besides adding a layer of protection to the device. You’ll be able to create a variety of projects using a wide range of components. Enjoy!
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