Embedded Computing Design

The article explains how firmware updates work on STM32 microcontrollers, starting with the built-in STM32 bootloader (used for factory or recovery flashing via UART/USB) and then detailing in-application programming (IAP) techniques for updating firmware while the device is running. It covers common update strategies such as using a custom bootloader or dual-bank flash to safely download, store, and apply new firmware images, and highlights flash memory organization and challenges like preventing corruption during updates.

An embedded device dashboard serves as the user interface for managing and monitoring embedded systems. Whether it's for a smart home controller, an industrial automation unit, or an IoT-enabled sensor module, the embedded web dashboard provides a convenient way to interact with devices using a standard web browser.

Can an embedded web server really be an alternative to building an entire Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure? Depending on what you are trying to...