Mastering RTOS: Hands on FreeRTOS and STM32Fx with Debugging

Learn Running/Porting FreeRTOS Real Time Operating System on STM32F4x and ARM cortex M based Mircocontrollers
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Mastering RTOS: Hands on FreeRTOS and STM32Fx with Debugging
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May 2025
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What you will learn

Understanding various RTOS concepts with FreeRTOS Programming and Debugging

Learn Complete Step by step method to run FreeRTOS on STM32 MCUs using OpenSTM32 System Workbench

Using STM32 Standard Peripheral Driver APIs to configure peripherals

FreeRTOS Task Creation , Deletion, Scheduling using with code examples

Important scheduling policies of FreeRTOS Scheduler

FreeRTOS Stack and Heap Management

Right ways of Synchronizing between tasks using Semaphores.

Right ways of Synchronizing between a task and an interrupt using semaphores

Synchronization between multiple events and a task

FreeRTOS Queue management like creation, sending, receiving, blocking, etc

Implementing mutual exclusion between Tasks using Mutex services and semaphores

Understanding Context Switching with in detail code explanation

Understanding Architecture specific codes like SVC_handler, PendSV_handler, SysTick Handler line by line

You will learn about kernel Tick timer, its importance, the kernel tick frequency and its configuration details.

Understanding complete ARM Cortex M and FreeRTOS Priority model and its configuration related informations

FreeRTOS Debugging using SEGGER SystemView Software

Lots of articles which explains line by line the ARM Cortex M related FreeRTOS architecture specific codes

Low power instructions use case in FreeRTOS scenario

Lots of coding exercises

Debugging with SEGGER software toolkit by taking snapshot and continuous mode recording

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Our Verdict

Mastering RTOS: Hands-on FreeRTOS and STM32Fx with Debugging offers in-depth knowledge of the FreeRTOS real-time operating system, its application on STM32 microcontrollers using OpenSTM32 System Workbench, and ARM Cortex M priority models. The course's main strength lies in its broad range of topics complemented by plenty of exercises. However, some drawbacks include difficulties following the fast pace and rapid cut/paste during video demonstrations, as well as occasional variations in audio quality. Overall, equipping students with valuable RTOS skills while leaving room for improvement in presentation style.

What We Liked

  • Comprehensive coverage of FreeRTOS concepts, debugging, and implementation on STM32F4x microcontrollers using OpenSTM32 System Workbench
  • Instructor's clear teaching approach and methodical presentation style, making it easy to follow and understand low-level RTOS functionality
  • Comprehensive ARM Cortex M and FreeRTOS priority model explanation with detailed code analysis
  • Complemented by a wide range of coding exercises, quizzes, and articles for in-depth learning

Potential Drawbacks

  • Instructor's fast pace and lack of source code reference may cause confusion and hinder troubleshooting during hands-on sessions
  • Limited examples of FreeRTOS' real-world use with CMSIS, leaving users to adapt the examples on their own
  • The absence of context switching visualization or diagrams makes understanding complex synchronization problems challenging
  • Some outdated content and occasional audio quality variations affecting learning experience
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