ARM Cortex (STM32) Fundamentals: Building Embedded Systems

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Instructor: EDUCBA

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4 modules

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13 hours to complete

3 weeks at 4 hours a week

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

13 hours to complete

3 weeks at 4 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Master data manipulation, input/output handling, and floating-point data types in C programming
Implement advanced bitwise operations and control LEDs using embedded C and STM32 peripherals.
Develop proficiency in loop constructs and efficient code iteration for precise embedded system control

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There are 4 modules in this course

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Master the use of floating-point data types and input/output handling in C. Understand and apply various operators and decision-making constructs in C programming. Execute advanced bitwise operations and control LEDs using embedded C. Achieve proficiency in bitwise manipulation and loop constructs for efficient code iteration and embedded system control. Course Description Embark on a comprehensive journey through ARM Cortex (STM32) Fundamentals: Building Embedded Systems. This course begins with essential data manipulation and input/output handling techniques, advancing your understanding of floating-point data types and versatile user input methods. Dive into operators and decision-making constructs, mastering <stdint.h> for standardized integer types and honing skills in relational and logical operators. Explore the complexities of bitwise operations, enabling precise LED control through embedded C programming. Elevate your proficiency with bitwise manipulation, mastering loop constructs for efficient code iteration and intricate LED control sequences. By course end, you will possess the essential skills required for developing sophisticated embedded systems using ARM Cortex (STM32) technology. This course's unique focus on practical, hands-on applications and advanced techniques ensures you gain robust, real-world competencies in embedded systems development. Target Learners This course is ideal for: 1) Aspiring embedded systems engineers who want to gain a solid foundation in ARM Cortex (STM32) microcontroller programming. 2) Electronics and computer engineering students seeking practical experience in embedded systems. 3) Professional engineers looking to enhance their skills in embedded C programming and ARM Cortex (STM32) development. Prerequisites Before taking this course, learners should have: 1) Basic knowledge of C programming, including variables, data types, and basic control structures. 2) Familiarity with general computer programming concepts and logic. 3) An understanding of basic electronics principles, such as voltage, current, and circuit components. 4) A willingness to learn and experiment with embedded systems hardware and software.

This module delves into fundamental concepts of data manipulation and input/output handling in C programming. Participants will grasp the nuances of floating-point data types like float and double, and master the use of scanf() for flexible user input, including scientific notation. They will also delve into the intricacies of pointer variables and data types, learning initialization and operations, along with discerning the significance of diverse pointer data types. By the end, learners will be proficient in effectively handling data and input/output operations, crucial skills for any C programmer.

What's included

18 videos2 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt2 ungraded labs

18 videosTotal 91 minutes

Course Introduction5 minutesPreview module
Manipulating Decimal Numbers in 'C'2 minutes
Single vs Double Precision5 minutes
Working with Float and Double Variables Part 16 minutes
Working with Float and Double Variables Part 24 minutes
Scanf Introduction4 minutes
Scanf Exercise Implementation Part 18 minutes
Scanf Exercise Implementation Part 28 minutes
Scanf Exercise 2 Part 12 minutes
Scanf Exercise 2 Part 24 minutes
Pointers in 'C'2 minutes
Pointer Variables and Initialization4 minutes
Pointer Variables and Pointer Data Types6 minutes
Read and Write Operation on Pointers5 minutes
Pointer exercise 1 and exercise 2 - understanding2 minutes
Pointer exercise 1 Implementation7 minutes
Pointer exercise 2 Implementation Part 14 minutes
Pointer exercise 2 Implementation Part 25 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Course Syllabus10 minutes
Understanding Pointers in C Programming10 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Data Manipulation and Input/Output Handling20 minutes
Data Types to Manipulate Floating Point Data10 minutes
Taking Input from User using Scanf()10 minutes
Pointers10 minutes
More on Pointers10 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Discussion Prompt - Data Manipulation and Input/Output Handling10 minutes

2 ungraded labsTotal 30 minutes

Pointer LAB 115 minutes
Pointer LAB 215 minutes

This module focuses on essential components of C programming, empowering learners with foundational skills. Participants will grasp the importance of <stdint.h> for standardized integer type definitions, enabling consistent data handling. They will then delve into the diverse realm of operators in C, mastering unary, relational, and logical operators, pivotal for data manipulation. The module progresses to decision-making constructs, teaching effective implementation of if, if-else, and if-else-if ladder statements. Finally, participants will explore the switch case statement and conditional operators, enhancing their proficiency in decision-making logic. By the end, learners will be equipped with a robust toolkit for effective C programming.

What's included

18 videos5 assignments1 discussion prompt2 ungraded labs

18 videosTotal 117 minutes

What is stdint Header File6 minutesPreview module
Understanding <stdint.h>6 minutes
Operators in 'C'11 minutes
Unary Operator in 'C'7 minutes
Unary Operators with Pointers3 minutes
Relational Operators in 'C'4 minutes
Logical Operators in 'C'6 minutes
'if' Statement7 minutes
if Statement Exercise5 minutes
'if' and 'else'5 minutes
if' and 'else' Exercise Implementation13 minutes
'if -else-if' Ladder Statements4 minutes
'if-else-if' Ladder Exercise Solution8 minutes
Conditional Operator5 minutes
Switch Case Statement in 'C'5 minutes
Switch Case Exercise2 minutes
Switch Case Exercise Solution - Part 16 minutes
Switch Case Exercise Solution - Part 27 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Operators, Decision-Making, and Data Handling30 minutes
Importance of <stdint.h>10 minutes
Operators10 minutes
Decision Making - If Else10 minutes
Decision Making - Switch Case10 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Discussion Prompt - Operators, Decision-Making, and Data Handling10 minutes

2 ungraded labsTotal 30 minutes

If-Else LAB 115 minutes
Switch Case - LAB15 minutes

This module delves into the intricate world of bitwise operations and embedded C programming, equipping participants with advanced skills. Learners will master the application of bitwise operators in C, adeptly manipulating bits to determine even/odd numbers and perform efficient XOR operations. They will then explore the implementation of embedded C code to control LEDs, gaining insights into memory-mapped peripheral registers and the STM32 memory map. The module culminates in a comprehensive understanding of the process of activating LEDs, involving enabling peripheral clocks and coding precise activation sequences. By the end, participants will be proficient in advanced bit manipulation and embedded systems development.

What's included

19 videos1 reading5 assignments1 discussion prompt1 ungraded lab

19 videosTotal 111 minutes

Bitwise Operators in 'C'8 minutesPreview module
Bitwise AND and Bitwise OR3 minutes
Applicability of Bitwise Operators : Testing of Bits5 minutes
Finding Even or Odd Number using Testing of Bits3 minutes
Applicability of Bitwise Operators : Clearing of Bits5 minutes
Applicability of Bitwise Operators : XOR3 minutes
Applicability of Bitwise Operators : Setting of Bits5 minutes
Coding to Turn on an LED8 minutes
Controlling IO Pin using Software2 minutes
Processor Addressable Memory Regions5 minutes
STM32 Memory Map6 minutes
Memory Mapped Peripheral Registers and IO Access6 minutes
Procedure to Turn ON LED5 minutes
Enabling Peripheral Clock8 minutes
Calculating Peripheral Register Addresses6 minutes
LED ON Exercise Coding Part 16 minutes
LED ON Exercise Coding Part 25 minutes
LED ON Exercise Coding Part 36 minutes
LED ON Exercise Coding Part 47 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Understanding Bitwise Operators in C Programming10 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Bitwise Operations and LED Control30 minutes
Bitwise Operators10 minutes
More on Bitwise Operators10 minutes
Embedded C Coding Exercise for LED10 minutes
Embedded C Coding Exercise for LED - Final Step10 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Discussion Prompt - Bitwise Operations and LED Control10 minutes

1 ungraded labTotal 15 minutes

Bitwise Operation - LAB15 minutes

This module is dedicated to enhancing participants' proficiency in advanced C programming techniques. It begins with an exploration of bitwise shift operators, enabling efficient data manipulation, modification of LED exercises, and precise bit extraction. Learners will then delve into mastering looping concepts, including while and do-while loops, for streamlined iteration through code sequences. The module culminates in the effective implementation of the 'for' loop construct, empowering participants to solve complex exercises and implement software delays for precise LED control. By the end, participants will have honed their skills in advanced data manipulation and efficient code iteration in C programming.

What's included

16 videos1 reading4 assignments1 discussion prompt1 ungraded lab

16 videosTotal 72 minutes

Bitwise Right Shift Operator4 minutesPreview module
Bitwise Left Shift Operator2 minutes
Applicability of Bitwise Shift Operators4 minutes
Modifying LED on Exercise using Bitwise Shift Operators4 minutes
Bit Extraction5 minutes
Looping in 'C'4 minutes
While Loop Exercise Part 16 minutes
While Loop Exercise Part 26 minutes
'do while' Loop5 minutes
'for' loop exercise Part 15 minutes
'for' loop exercise Part 23 minutes
For loop exercise 25 minutes
modifying LED on with software delay2 minutes
LED toggle using software delay part 16 minutes
LED toggle using software delay part 24 minutes
Course Conclusion1 minute

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Understanding Looping in C Programming10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes

Bitwise Manipulation, Loop Mastery, and LED Precision20 minutes
Bitwise Shift Operators10 minutes
Looping10 minutes
More on Looping10 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Discussion Prompt - Bitwise Manipulation, Loop Mastery, and LED Precision10 minutes

1 ungraded labTotal 15 minutes

For Loop - LAB15 minutes

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ARM Cortex (STM32) Fundamentals: Building Embedded Systems

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There are 4 modules in this course

Data Manipulation and Input/Output Handling

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Operators, Decision-Making, and Data Handling

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Bitwise Operations and LED Control

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Bitwise Manipulation, Loop Mastery, and LED Precision

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