Linux Device Driver Programming With Beaglebone Black (LDD1)

Dive into the fascinating realm of Linux device drivers with this foundational course! This is the perfect starting point to understand how software interacts with hardware in embedded systems. You'll gain practical skills in developing drivers for various devices, utilizing the power of the Linux kernel.

Key topics covered:

• Linux Kernel Modules: Learn the fundamentals of creating and managing kernel modules.
• Character Device Drivers: Explore the theory and code implementation for character device drivers.
• Platform Bus & Devices: Understand platform bus, platform devices, and platform drivers – essential concepts for embedded development.
• Device Tree: Master device tree creation from scratch, including accessing nodes from drivers and device instantiation.
• Device Tree Properties: Learn about device tree properties and node syntax for configuring hardware.
• Device Tree Overlays: Utilize device tree overlays for flexible hardware configuration and testing with U-Boot.
• Kernel Synchronization: Implement robust code using kernel synchronization services like Mutexes and Spinlocks.
• Linux Device Model & Sysfs: Understand the Linux device model and how to interact with devices through the sysfs file system.
• Linux GPIO Subsystem: Control general-purpose input/output pins with the Linux GPIO subsystem.
• Linux Pinctrl Subsystem: Manage pin configurations with the Linux pinctrl subsystem.

Hardware Requirements:

• Beaglebone Black: This board is used for practical exercises involving GPIOs, pinctrl, device tree nodes, and overlays.
• Mini USB Cable: For powering the Beaglebone Black.
• USB to UART Cable: Essential for serial communication with the BBB.
• Micro SD Card (8/16GB): For the operating system and data storage.
• SD Card Reader: To flash the OS onto the SD card.
• 16x2 LCD & 10K Potentiometer: For visual feedback and control.
• Jumper Wires & Breadboard: For prototyping and connecting hardware components.

OS Requirements:

• 32/64 bit Ubuntu 18.04+ LTS: Ensure a compatible operating system for development.

Learning Path Recommendation (FastBit Embedded Brain Academy):

This course is ideal for beginners in embedded systems. We recommend following this order for a comprehensive learning experience:

1. Microcontroller Embedded C Programming: absolute beginners (Embedded C)
2. Embedded Systems Programming on ARM Cortex-M3/M4 Processor (ARM Cortex M4 Processor specific)
3. Mastering Microcontroller with Embedded Driver Development (MCU1)
4. Mastering Microcontroller: TIMERS, PWM, CAN, RTC, LOW POWER (MCU2)
5. Mastering Microcontroller: STM32-LTDC, LCD-TFT, LVGL (MCU3)
6. Embedded System Design using UML State Machines (State machine)
7. Mastering RTOS: Hands-on FreeRTOS and STM32Fx with Debugging (RTOS)
8. ARM Cortex M Microcontroller DMA Programming Demystified (DMA)
9. STM32Fx Microcontroller Custom Bootloader Development (Bootloader)
10. Embedded Linux Step by Step using Beaglebone Black (Linux)
11. Linux device driver programming using Beaglebone Black (LDD1)

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