Free Embedded Systems Books
Want a one-stop list of legally free embedded systems books online? Stephane Boucher launched a collaborative Google Docs experiment to crowdsource the best titles made available by authors and publishers, not pirates. Add missing entries, prune unsuitable links, and help build a curated, shareable collection of trusted embedded-reading material for firmware engineers and embedded Linux developers.
Collaborative Writing Experiment: What are your favorite Embedded Systems Online Resources?
Stephane Boucher invited the EmbeddedRelated community to co-create a live, crowd-sourced list of favorite embedded systems online resources using a Google Docs document. Readers could add links, vote by adding pluses, and watch edits appear in real time, while the author monitored for spam, planned moderation, and later closed the document after collecting contributions and trying to boost participation via Reddit/ece. It is a hands-on experiment in community curation.
Success Story
A single C programming article just set a new pageview record across the related sites, and the reason is pretty clear. Stephen Friederichs’s Data Hiding in C caught fire on Reddit, drew more than 7,000 readers, and even pushed a companion code snippet into the reward max. The post is also a quick look at how good technical writing can turn into real visibility and payment.
Code Snippets Winners Announced
Stephane Boucher announces the winners of EmbeddedRelated’s code snippet reward program after reviewing more than 50 submissions. The selected snippets include a software timer system, MSP430 SPI master IO without interrupts, base64 encoding, a debug print trace macro, and bit manipulation macros. It is also a reminder that submissions are still open, with cash rewards still available for approved snippets.
Now on Twitter + More Code Snippets Incentives
Stephane Boucher announces that EmbeddedRelated, DSPRelated, and FPGARelated are now on Twitter, with occasional timed giveaways for early visitors. He also highlights the new code snippets section, which has ten submissions and a rewards program: approved snippets can earn up to $50, and five standout March submissions will receive an extra $100 each. The post invites engineers to share useful embedded code.
New Code Snippet Section
Stephane Boucher launches a code snippet section on EmbeddedRelated, inviting embedded engineers to share short, useful code. Contributors get $10 for each approved submission via PayPal, plus performance bonuses: $10 when a snippet reaches 100 pageviews and $30 at 500 pageviews through 2013. It's an easy way to get credit and a small reward for reusable firmware and microcontroller code.
Two jobs
Stephane Boucher explains why EmbeddedRelated went quiet for a few months after a volunteer project demanded more of his time. He and his wife organized a clown-gymnastics show with 15 kids, sold more than 700 of 800 tickets, and raised $2,700 for the Tree of Hope. Now the shows are done and he plans to resume regular posting with new site features.
October winner announced
EmbeddedRelated is wrapping up another monthly draw for forum users who helped rate old threads and clean up the archives. For October, the new iPod Touch goes to hssathya, and Stephane Boucher also looks ahead to the next prize, an iPad mini, tied to ratings submitted in November and December. It is a simple incentive, but it keeps the forums tidier and the community engaged.
Behold, the New Comments System!
EmbeddedRelated has a new commenting system, and it is built to feel much smoother for readers. Stephane Boucher says it uses Ajax so comments post without reloading the page, and it now supports threaded replies for cleaner discussions. He also notes that guests can still comment, as long as they confirm their email address.
Best Embedded Systems pdf Documents Out There
Sifting through millions of embedded systems PDFs online is tedious and most documents are low-value. Stephane Boucher asks the community to crowdsource a curated directory of the best PDFs, explains submission and approval rules, and offers cash incentives to motivate contributions. Submissions must reach a +5 rating by partner members to be approved, and initial pending submissions are limited to five to prevent abuse.
New Code Snippet Section
Stephane Boucher launches a code snippet section on EmbeddedRelated, inviting embedded engineers to share short, useful code. Contributors get $10 for each approved submission via PayPal, plus performance bonuses: $10 when a snippet reaches 100 pageviews and $30 at 500 pageviews through 2013. It's an easy way to get credit and a small reward for reusable firmware and microcontroller code.
October winner announced
EmbeddedRelated is wrapping up another monthly draw for forum users who helped rate old threads and clean up the archives. For October, the new iPod Touch goes to hssathya, and Stephane Boucher also looks ahead to the next prize, an iPad mini, tied to ratings submitted in November and December. It is a simple incentive, but it keeps the forums tidier and the community engaged.
Behold, the New Comments System!
EmbeddedRelated has a new commenting system, and it is built to feel much smoother for readers. Stephane Boucher says it uses Ajax so comments post without reloading the page, and it now supports threaded replies for cleaner discussions. He also notes that guests can still comment, as long as they confirm their email address.
Code Snippets Winners Announced
Stephane Boucher announces the winners of EmbeddedRelated’s code snippet reward program after reviewing more than 50 submissions. The selected snippets include a software timer system, MSP430 SPI master IO without interrupts, base64 encoding, a debug print trace macro, and bit manipulation macros. It is also a reminder that submissions are still open, with cash rewards still available for approved snippets.
Best Embedded Systems pdf Documents Out There
Sifting through millions of embedded systems PDFs online is tedious and most documents are low-value. Stephane Boucher asks the community to crowdsource a curated directory of the best PDFs, explains submission and approval rules, and offers cash incentives to motivate contributions. Submissions must reach a +5 rating by partner members to be approved, and initial pending submissions are limited to five to prevent abuse.
Now on Twitter + More Code Snippets Incentives
Stephane Boucher announces that EmbeddedRelated, DSPRelated, and FPGARelated are now on Twitter, with occasional timed giveaways for early visitors. He also highlights the new code snippets section, which has ten submissions and a rewards program: approved snippets can earn up to $50, and five standout March submissions will receive an extra $100 each. The post invites engineers to share useful embedded code.
New Discussion Group for Users of TI ARM based MCUs
A new discussion group is opening up for engineers working with TI’s ARM-based microcontrollers. Stephane Boucher is inviting users to subscribe, with moderation in place to help keep spam under control, and notes that the group may take a little time to gain momentum before the useful conversations really start flowing.
Success Story
A single C programming article just set a new pageview record across the related sites, and the reason is pretty clear. Stephen Friederichs’s Data Hiding in C caught fire on Reddit, drew more than 7,000 readers, and even pushed a companion code snippet into the reward max. The post is also a quick look at how good technical writing can turn into real visibility and payment.
VERY Fast Japanese Sumo Robots
Japanese sumo robots can be oddly mesmerizing, and this short post captures that perfectly. Stephane Boucher shares a quick reaction to a video and points out the parts embedded engineers would want to hear about, like the sensors, microcontroller, algorithms, and design challenges behind the machine. It is more of a teaser than a teardown, but it makes a strong case for a deeper technical writeup.
Blogs Section Now Online!
EmbeddedRelated’s blog section is now live, and Stephane Boucher is lining up 10 embedded systems experts to start publishing soon. He explains how he recruited the contributors, what still needs to be set up, and invites readers to suggest improvements for the new section. If you follow embedded systems or DSPs, this is the start of a new community content push.
Who else is going to Embedded World 2017 in Nuremberg?
Stephane Boucher is gearing up for Embedded World 2017 in Nuremberg, and he wants the EmbeddedRelated community to help shape what he covers. He plans to roam the show floor, film standout demos, and report back on vendors and products that matter most to engineers who cannot attend. If you're going, he is also floating the idea of an informal meetup in Nuremberg.
The Embedded Systems Summit - Risk Free Early Bird
The inaugural Embedded Systems Summit runs October 14-16, 2025 in Silicon Valley, limited to just 70 seats to keep things intentionally intimate. Day one is a full-day Zephyr Bootcamp, followed by two days of talks and workshops focused on real-world embedded challenges. Early Bird registration comes with a flexible cancellation policy to reduce risk and help you secure discounted hotel space. Lock your seat before the Early Bird window closes.
New Promo Video for the 2022 Embedded Online Conference
Less than a week remains before the 2022 Embedded Online Conference, and Stephane Boucher shares a new promo video that previews an all-star lineup of embedded engineers, shown in order of appearance: Helen Leigh, Peter McLaughlin, Jack Ganssle, Colin O'Flynn, Miro Samek, Jean Labrosse and others. If you haven't registered yet, watch the video and save $100 on registration with promo code EMBEDDEDRELATED.
VERY Fast Japanese Sumo Robots
Japanese sumo robots can be oddly mesmerizing, and this short post captures that perfectly. Stephane Boucher shares a quick reaction to a video and points out the parts embedded engineers would want to hear about, like the sensors, microcontroller, algorithms, and design challenges behind the machine. It is more of a teaser than a teardown, but it makes a strong case for a deeper technical writeup.
The 2021 DSP/ML Online Conference
The 2021 DSP/ML Online Conference is packed with talks and workshops for engineers working at the intersection of signal processing and machine learning. Stephane Boucher highlights sessions ranging from TinyML and SDR to FIR filter design, convolution, clustering, and DSP libraries for IoT. Registration also includes instant access to all talks from last year, plus a discount option if cost is a barrier.
Best Embedded Systems pdf Documents Out There
Sifting through millions of embedded systems PDFs online is tedious and most documents are low-value. Stephane Boucher asks the community to crowdsource a curated directory of the best PDFs, explains submission and approval rules, and offers cash incentives to motivate contributions. Submissions must reach a +5 rating by partner members to be approved, and initial pending submissions are limited to five to prevent abuse.
New Discussion Group for Users of TI ARM based MCUs
A new discussion group is opening up for engineers working with TI’s ARM-based microcontrollers. Stephane Boucher is inviting users to subscribe, with moderation in place to help keep spam under control, and notes that the group may take a little time to gain momentum before the useful conversations really start flowing.
Call for Speakers: Inaugural Embedded Systems Summit
A new, practical in-person event for embedded engineers lands in Silicon Valley this October. Stephane Boucher and Jacob are inviting hands-on, engineer-to-engineer talks for the inaugural Embedded Systems Summit, October 14-16, 2025, with emphasis on RTOS, AI, bare-metal, IoT, edge computing, security, tooling, and firmware architecture. Submit session proposals focused on lessons learned, debugging war stories, and reproducible design patterns by August 8, 2025.
Code Snippets Winners Announced
Stephane Boucher announces the winners of EmbeddedRelated’s code snippet reward program after reviewing more than 50 submissions. The selected snippets include a software timer system, MSP430 SPI master IO without interrupts, base64 encoding, a debug print trace macro, and bit manipulation macros. It is also a reminder that submissions are still open, with cash rewards still available for approved snippets.
Behold, the New Comments System!
EmbeddedRelated has a new commenting system, and it is built to feel much smoother for readers. Stephane Boucher says it uses Ajax so comments post without reloading the page, and it now supports threaded replies for cleaner discussions. He also notes that guests can still comment, as long as they confirm their email address.
