Learn to develop complete, custom Linux systems for embedded hardware using Buildroot. This hands-on training teaches participants how to build and configure Board Support Packages (BSPs), and tailor embedded Linux images for real-world devices.
Course overview
This course introduces the Buildroot build system, focusing on BSP development for embedded platforms. Through a combination of guided explanation and practical exercises, participants will learn how to configure toolchains, bootloaders, Linux kernels, and root filesystems tailored to specific hardware.
Objectives
- Overview of Buildroot and its architecture
- Toolchain configuration and management
- Handling board-specific bootloaders (U-Boot)
- Kernel selection and configuration
- Root filesystem creation and customization
- Buildroot configuration system (
menuconfig,make) - Creating and customizing BSPs for target boards
Not currently included
- Device driver development or integration
- Interfacing the hardware and using communication protocols
Training Format
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Next Session | To be scheduled (contact us for availability) |
| Duration | 4 half-days (16h) |
| Session Times | 14:00 – 18:00 Central European Time (UTC) |
| Format | Live online via video conference |
| Language | English or French |
| Trainer | Anas J. Embedded systems consultant |
| Price | 499€ (VAT not applicable – auto-entrepreneur) |
Requirements
- Basic Linux command-line knowledge
- Embedded Linux development knowledge
- Computer or smart device with browser supporting video conference functionalities (e.g; Google Chrome)
- Stable internet connection
- Optional: A Linux PC or virtual machine and hardware accessories (target board, USB to UART converter) to follow the hands-on lab exercises. This setup is not mandatory and participants can attend the course without it since the trainer will demonstrate the practical labs remotely.
Lab Sessions
The target board chosen for lab sessions is the Orange Pi Zero that has a H2+ or H3 Quad-core Cortex-A7 CPU.
Who can attend
- Embedded systems engineers.
- Students and professionals interested in embedded Linux.
“This course is independently developed and not affiliated with or endorsed by Orange Pi”