Authored by Patrick Hood-Daniel, Sergio Gutierrez, and Daniel Alexander Rodriguez, this volume covers the core concepts of using a bare-chip approach on ARM microcontrollers. Core Learning Objectives
Building hardware alongside software is a core focus. The book covers:
: Learn circuit theory, trace routing, and schematic translation using tools like KiCad. : Spreading high-density surface mount pins into clear
: Spreading high-density surface mount pins into clear breadboard headers for fast testing.
: Program hardware without relying on bloated abstractions or third-party libraries. Development Environment Setup
: Configuring registers to drive LEDs, read pushbuttons, and scan matrix keypads.
: Sizing capacitors, pull-up/pull-down resistors, and crystals correctly to maintain hardware stability. STM32 Discovery or Nucleo)
: Build optimized, production-grade products with reduced bill-of-materials (BOM) costs. Key Areas Covered 1. Transitioning to ARM & The Bare-Chip Approach
The book introduces ARM architecture, specifically the . Instead of using evaluation boards (e.g., STM32 Discovery or Nucleo), it demonstrates how to work directly with surface-mount and bare-chip microcontrollers on a custom setup or advanced breadboard configurations. 2. Development Environment Setup