Embedded Fun with RISC-V, Part 1: The RISC-V ISA

🎉 Embedded Fun with RISC-V, Part 1: The RISC-V ISA 🧠

Get to know the inner workings of the RISC-V architecture!

Course Overview:

Dive into the exciting world of embedded systems and get hands-on experience with the RISC-V Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) by developing real-world applications on an actual RISC-V microcontroller board. This course is designed for beginners and provides a practical understanding of how to design and develop embedded applications using a RISC-V core, all with an inexpensive board that you can use if you wish to follow along.

What You'll Learn 📚

Part 1: The RISC-V ISA

• About RISC-V:

  • The RISC philosophy: Understand the principles behind RISC-V and why it's a game-changer in embedded systems.
  • The RISC-V foundation: Learn about the organization behind the RISC-V standard and its impact on open-source hardware.

• RISC-V Instruction Set Architecture Details:

  • CPU Registers: Get to know the set of registers in a RISC-V CPU and their purposes.
  • Addressing Modes: Explore different addressing modes that enable efficient memory access and data manipulation.
  • The Modular Instruction Set Variants: Dive into the various instruction sets RISC-V offers, such as:
    • Base (Integer) Instruction Set: Learn the core set of instructions for arithmetic operations.
    • Multiplication Instruction Set: Understand how to perform multiplication operations with RISC-V.
    • Atomic Operation Instruction Set: Discover instructions that handle atomic operations, ensuring data integrity in concurrent environments.
    • Compressed Instruction Set: Get familiar with the compressed format that saves memory and improves performance.
    • Floating Point Instruction Set: Explore the floating-point unit (FPU) for performing precision calculations.
      • Hands-On Boot Camp: Engage in practical exercises to solidify your understanding of the RISC-V ISA.

The GD32 Board, by Seeed Studio:

• Learn how to use this versatile and cost-effective development board for your RISC-V projects.

Segger Embedded Studio:

• Creating a Project: Set up your development environment and start your first project.
• Compiling Your Code: Understand the compilation process and generate executable code for your microcontroller.
• Debugging: Master debugging techniques to diagnose and fix issues in your applications.
• Disassembled Code: Learn how to disassemble your code and understand what it's doing at a low level.

Course Structure 🎓

This course is part of a comprehensive curriculum that will take you from the basics of embedded application development to mastering Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS). Here's what's included:

1. Part 1: The RISC-V ISA 🎥
2. Part 2: Embedded Applications 🛠️
3. Part 3: Real Time Operating Systems ⏰
4. The Journey inside an RTOS 🔍

What's Inside the Course?

• Hands-on Learning: Apply what you learn through practical exercises and real-world examples.
• Step-by-Step Guidance: Follow along with clear instructions and detailed explanations.
• Expert Instructor: Learn from Eduardo Corpeño, an experienced instructor specializing in RISC-V and embedded systems.
• Community Support: Join a community of like-minded learners and share your progress and insights.

Embark on your journey to mastering the RISC-V architecture with "Embedded Fun with RISC-V, Part 1: The RISC-V ISA." Sign up now and transform your understanding of embedded systems! 🤖✨