1. Basic Concepts In embedded operating systems, BootLoader runs before the operating system kernel and is the first piece of code executed after the system is powered on. It initializes hardware devices, establishes a memory space mapping, and configures the system’s software/hardware environment to an appropriate state to prepare the environment for the operating system … Read more
Selected from GitHub Author: Zoltan Baldaszti Compiled by: Machine Heart Editor: Chen Ping The Raspberry Pi, though small—only the size of a credit card—functions just like a regular computer, capable of connecting to TVs, monitors, keyboards, and mice. It can handle text, spreadsheets, media, and even games. So how can this magical little computer be … Read more
Robots have a long history. In ancient times, the Hebrews wrote an article called “The Living Automaton” to help with tedious labor; Da Vinci designed the “Mechanical Knight” in 1495; and Westinghouse’s Televox robot was created in 1927, allowing humans to send commands using voice. These achievements paved the way for the future vision of … Read more
One year ago (January 21, 2021), the Raspberry Pi Foundation launched the $4 Raspberry Pi Pico development board. This is the first RP2040 microcontroller product and a brand new chip developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation. A year later, the Pico development board has sold nearly 1.5 million units, with thousands of people using the … Read more