Unlocking Zephyr Development with Visual Studio Code and MCUXpresso In this episode of the EdgeVerse Techcast, co-hosts Kyle Dando and Bridgette Stone are joined by Georgiana Boglis, a software engineer from NXP Romania. The episode focuses on Zephyr Development within Visual Studio Code. The discussion covers how the MCUXpresso for VS Code extension simplifies the development process for Zephyr. Learn about essential features like DeviceTree configuration, Kconfig support, and flexible build configurations. Discover how the MCUXpresso Installer streamlines tool setup and updates, making Zephyr development more efficient. Whether you're an experienced developer or new to Zephyr, this episode provides valuable insights and practical tips to enhance your workflow. Resources: Visual Studio Marketplace: MCUXpresso Extension NXP.com Visual Studio Code NXP.com Zephry Enablement 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:44 Meet Georgiana Boglis 01:21 Zephyr Development in Visual Studio Code 04:17 Monthly Release Planning 06:25 Challenges in Zephyr Enablement 08:14 Supporting Zephyr 4.2 Update 12:19 Future Improvements and Features 15:35 Getting Started with Zephyr and VS Code 16:55 Conclusion and Farewell
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Enhancing the Developer Experience: Recent MCUXpresso Improvements in VS Code
Evolution of MCUXpresso for VS Code: Latest Features and Enhancements Welcome back to the NXP EdgeVerse Techcast! Join hosts Kyle Dando and Bridgette Stone as they discuss the growing momentum behind the MCUXpresso extension for Visual Studio Code. Ecosystem Product Manager Jose Ocampo Hernandez joins the episode to discuss the transformative upgrades made over the past year. Learn about stability improvements, enhanced debugging, extensive GitHub integration, and customization capabilities. Discover how developer feedback has shaped this powerful development environment. Resources to get started evaluating MCUXpresso for VS Code: NXP.com/vscode VS Code Marketplace: Extension Install MCUXpresso Training Hub: MCUXpresso for VS Code Curriculum Don't miss out on the latest updates—tune in now! 00:00 Introduction and Hosts Welcome 00:55 Guest Introduction: Jose Ocampo Hernandez 01:10 Recap of Last Year's Progress 01:56 Major Improvements and New Features 02:50 Developer Feedback and Community Involvement 03:44 Enhanced Workflows and CI/CD Support 04:22 Personal Highlights and Source Control 05:40 Customization and Personalization 07:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Unlocking Secure Firmware: Keyfactor's Collaborative Approach with NXP
Mastering Secure Code Signing with Keyfactor & NXP | CRA Compliance & IoT Security Welcome back to the EdgeVerse Techcast! In this episode, Bridgette Stone and Kyle are joined by Rodney Weaver from Keyfactor to discuss the crucial role of digital certificates in securing connected devices. Discover how the collaboration between Keyfactor and NXP simplifies code signing and digital identity management, making it easier for developers to meet Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) requirements. Rodney shares insights on secure firmware signing, post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, and the innovative SP-SDK tool. Engineers, don't miss this deep dive into cybersecurity solutions essential for your IoT devices! 1-Pager:: The Cyber Resilience Act - One Regulation, A Hundred Hidden Gaps Webinar: Establishing Firmware Signing Framework for CRA Compliance Whitepaper: Configure EJBCA for NXP EdgeLock 2GO Service Platform 00:00 Introduction to EdgeVerse Techcast 00:27 Introducing Keyfactor and Today's Topic 01:13 Meet Rodney Weaver from Keyfactor 01:57 Understanding Keyfactor's Role in Cybersecurity 03:16 The NXP and Keyfactor Partnership 05:07 Technical Challenges and Solutions 06:10 Keyfactor's Digital Identity Solutions 07:44 Code Signing Process Explained 09:13 Simplifying Secure Firmware Signing 11:40 Resources and Next Steps for Developers 12:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Playing DOOM on NXP Microcontrollers: A Zephyr Success Story
In this episode of the EdgeVerse Techcast, hosts Kyle Dando and Bridgette Stone cover one of the most referenced topics among their episodes: porting the classic game DOOM to an NXP MCX FRDM board using Zephyr RTOS. Joined by NXP engineer Peter van der Perk, they explore the inspiration, challenges, and technical details behind this highly popular demo. Learn how Peter leveraged Zephyr's features, like the native simulator and comprehensive driver support, to make the project successful. Discover the role of tools like FreeMASTER and Visual Studio Code, and get actionable insights on how you can replicate this project using the NXP Application Code Hub. Perfect for software engineers eager to explore the capabilities of NXP processors and microcontrollers with Zephyr. Resources to get started: PRBoom Port of DOOM wiki DOOM presentation at Zephyr Developer Summit DOOM Project on App Code Hub 00:00 Welcome to EdgeVerse Techcast 00:56 Meet Peter van der Perk 01:51 Inspiration Behind Porting DOOM 03:11 Technical Challenges and Solutions 05:05 Integrating FreeMASTER 06:06 NXP Specific Features 07:20 Benefits of Using Zephyr 09:16 Using Visual Studio Code 10:19 Zephyr Developer Summit Insights 11:09 Getting Started with the DOOM Project 12:03 Conclusion and Call to Action
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Unpacking the Cyber Resilience Act with NXP Experts Part 2
In this highly anticipated follow-up from "Episode 31", hosts Kyle Dando and Bridgette Stone dive deeper into one of their most downloaded topics—the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). Joined by NXP's Cybersecurity Certification expert, Carlos Serratos, they uncover the intricacies of CRA, its impact on various industries, and how NXP is supporting customers with conformance and security measures. From the importance of security by design to updates on NXP's product roadmap, this episode is packed with essential information for developers and tech enthusiasts. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation! Resources: NXP Cyber Resilience: Evolution of Embedded Security Ease CRA Compliance with MCX N (AN14687) Ease CRA Compliance with i.MX 93 (AN14601) https://www.cra-ready.org/ 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:28 Today's Topic: Cyber Resilience Act 01:06 Introducing Carlos Sarratos 02:39 NXP's Support for CRA Compliance 06:24 Security by Design Principles 07:56 CRA Impact on Different Verticals 09:45 Challenges in CRA Implementation 11:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
The EdgeVerse Techcast goal is to increase awareness of resources available for customers developing with NXP Application Processors and Microcontrollers.
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