Embedded Press

Friday, October 13, 2017 Introduction Currently, graphical user interfaces (GUIs) are used in a large number of embedded projects. GUIs allow users to interact with digital devices through graphical elements like icons and other indicators present on the screen. Good GUIs are important for embedded devices, as they improve ease of use and help users to understand a device’s operation more readily. In the current market, there are many tools to create GUIs, including Qt and GTK. Electron, a framework for creating native applications with web technologies like JavaScript, HTML and CSS, is another one of these tools. In this blog post, we will install Electron on a Toradex  Colibri iMX6 module , run some basic sample programs to evaluate the software and lastly, develop a basic GUI using Node.js, JavaScript, HTML and CSS. Colibri iMX6 module Aster carrier board Arduino standard shield with protoboard EDT Display For this blog post, we will...

Monday, August 21, 2017 Introduction Cloud services have been a reality for some years already. Right now, one of the biggest concepts in the field is the  Internet of Things , or IoT for short. When we electronics folk think of the cloud, the first thing that comes to our minds is connecting several devices to it and uploading data to be visualized, stored and analyzed - among other possibilities. Of course, other uses may come to mind, too: cloud services can also be used for storage and processing power, particularly in software-as-a-service applications and personal usage; IT professionals and sysadmins may take advantage of cloud-based VMs and databases. One thing we don't always realize is that the cloud can be much more than simply an IoT tool, or something only large corporations have access to. We can make use of the cloud for everyday tasks, too. As a matter of fact, that's the motivation behind this article - taking a time-consuming task and using the cloud ...

Friday, July 21, 2017 In this guest blog post, Diamond Systems explains considerations to use Computer Modules for an application inside an emergency response vehicle. Diamond Systems is a valued member of the Toradex Partner Network providing  off-the-shelf ready-to-use Carrier Boards  for Toradex Modules. For almost three decades, Diamond Systems has developed rugged embedded computing solutions in a broad range of applications. This experience, matched with the increased popularity in CoMs (Computer on Modules) is providing innovative ways of meeting our customers’ application needs. An example of this is a recent customer Diamond worked with in Italy on a unique embedded solution that revealed great insights into why CoM-based solutions are so effective. Access to data is critical for first responders, especially so with up-to-the-minute traffic data, GPS location and mapping, wireless internet, and access to still and video image capture, all needed within a vehi...

Friday, June 23, 2017 Multi-Camera 3D Surround View systems are already established in many passenger vehicles. Demand for such systems now also grows for special vehicles like construction machines, harvesters, buses or military vehicles. In comparison to personal cars, these vehicles are produced in a rather moderate volume and have a high need for customization of the optical system. In this blog post, we present a customizable 3D Surround View Turn-Key solution based on the Toradex  Apalis iMX6 SoM  based on the NXP ®  i.MX 6 SoC, that can be quickly adapted concerning the specific requirements of the targeted vehicle. Please watch this video from Embedded World 2017 in Nuremberg, Germany, where this system solution was presented: We also explain how to get familiar with the topic of 3D surround view, evaluating the solution via a step-by-step approach and finally how to come to a product meeting your specific needs. TES 3D Surround View Stitch...