Wellys Dev

I write about using C, MicroPython and Forth with microcontrollers as well as practical electronics and inexpensive test equipment. Use Courses (below) to follow a specific learning path on using the Espotek Labrador or learning how to program the RP2040 or Atmega328P. Videos at youtube.com/@wellysdev

Courses

C: Developing in standard C on the AVR ATmega328P: Learning How to Develop C Code on the AVR family of processors
C: Developing in C on the RP2040: Learning How to Develop C Code on the RP2040
Electronics: HW Development using the Espotek Labrador: Learning to use the Espotek Labrador to develop hardware.
Forth: Mecrisp-Stellaris on RP2040 or FlashForth on the ATmega328: Developing in Forth using the RP2040 (Raspberry Pi Pico) or the ATmega328P (Arduino Uno).
Python: Developing in MicroPython on the RP2040: Developing in Python using the RP2040 (Raspberry Pi Pico or Pico W).

Writings Topics Most recent

2023-10-02
Serial Applications for Embedded Development Where I discuss various serial monitor applications and why I believe CoolTerm is the best one.
2023-09-23
RP2040 MicroPython: Onboard Shell Where I demonstrate an enhanced on-board shell for RP2040 (Pi Pico and Pi Pico W) using MicroPython, upysh2.
2023-09-21
RP2040 MicroPython: Developing Applications Where I begin to develop applications for the RP2040 (Pi Pico and Pi Pico W) using Micropython.
2023-08-24
Developing in C for the ATmega328P: Using a Serial Monitor Updated: Where I describe the different options for using a serial monitor and the serial software in AVR_C and change my recommended programs.
2023-08-04
Developing in C for the ATmega328P: Using the GNU Linker to Enhance printf() Where I describe how to use the GNU Linker wrapper capability and variable arguments to enhance printf() for better debugging.
2023-07-31
Developing in C for the ATmega328P: Better Serial Input Where I discuss how to improve on the serial input of C and the ATmega328P.
2023-07-30
Developing in C for the ATmega328P: Make, Makefile and env.make Where I discuss a simplified approach to development automation using make in AVR_C.
2023-06-01
RP2040 MicroPython: Debugging Where I describe various methods of debugging programs using MicroPython on the RP2040 (Pi Pico and Pi Pico W).
2023-05-23
RP2040 MicroPython: Making a Web Server Where I begin to develop a web server for the RP2040 (Pi Pico and Pi Pico W) using MicroPython and microdot.
2023-05-15
Python: Developing in MicroPython on the RP2040 A set of entries which comprise a course for learning how develop MicroPython programs for the RP2040.
2023-05-13
RP2040 MicroPython: mpremote An updated look at the utility, mpremote, used to communicate with a board running MicroPython.
2023-05-02
RP2040 MicroPython: Making a Wireless Connection Where I illustrate how to establish a wireless connection using the Pi Pico W.
2023-05-01
RP2040 MicroPython: Getting Started Where I demonstrate how to begin to program the RP2040 (Pi Pico and Pi Pico W) using Micropython.
2023-04-13
FlashForth: Compile a New Version Where I describe in detail how to compile a new version of FlashForth.
2023-04-05
Mecrisp-Stellaris Forth: An IDE for the RP2040 Where I describe how I develop Forth on my Mac using Sublime Text 3 and Serial, as my Forth IDE.
2023-03-19
Embedded Ada on an AVR Microcontroller: Introduction Where I begin to explore using Ada on an Arduino Uno.
2023-03-05
Developing in C on the RP2040: Exploring Blink Where I develop multiple versions of blink to better understand the timing API and bit-setting hardware API in the Pico C SDK in learning how to program the Pico in C.
2023-02-27
Developing in C on the RP2040: macOS Updated: Feb 27, 2023: Where I install the tools and frameworks necessary to develop code in C on the RP2040 on a macOS platform.
2023-02-15
Using Arduino on the RP2040: Notes Introduction Where I share various observations as to how to use the Pico with the Arduino software framework and the legacy (~1.
2023-02-14
Using Arduino on the RP2040: I2C Where I explore how to use the Pico’s abundance of I2C interfaces to create 2 separate I2C instances.