Overview
This course teaches how to bring up new board designs without relying on a serial UART interface or JTAG for bootloader and kernel development. It covers using Buildroot for build management, utilizing bootloader debug resources like EFI, and demonstrating the process on PocketBeagle boards using only a USB connection. The course aims to equip learners with the skills to work on board bring-up using alternative methods and tools, such as Netconsole, USB, and bootloader resources. The teaching method includes presentations, demonstrations, and reproduction materials. This course is intended for individuals interested in embedded systems development, bootloader and kernel development, and board bring-up processes.
Syllabus
Introduction
How many of you have used Netconsole
JTAG
Netconsole
ARP
Ethernet over USB
USB gadget concepts
Why did you want to do this
NodeUSB
Goals for NodeUSB
What can you do in USB
Where to get the code
Is this going to work
SPI
USB
Memory
TFTP
Bootloader
Bringup
Hardware testing
SOC support
UART over USB
Hardware Serial
USB Serial
USB Debug Net
Next Steps
Taught by
Linux Foundation