Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Rust is a programming language that has been bubbling away in the background as a real alternative to C for microcontrollers. It promises to be safer than C and C++, avoiding common mistakes around memory allocation while remaining close to the hardware. Stuart Cording, the #electronicsreporter, talked to Dion Doktor and Folkert de Vries from Tweede Golf to learn how to get started with Rust, what's supported and what's not, and what you gain if you move.
This episode is sponsored by Conrad Electronic. Since 1923, Conrad Electronic has been a reliable partner when it comes to technology and electronics. Today, as a sourcing platform, the company provides all parts for successful sourcing of technical supplies. At Conrad, business customers get exactly what makes their project or business a success: a wide and deep product range comprising nine million products to choose from, customer-centric solutions and services, and face-to-face expert advice. To learn more, visit conrad.com/en/promotions/electronic-components.html
Contents
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0:00 - Intro to show #25.
4:55 - Dion Doktor and Folkert de Vries begin with an explanation of the brief history of Rust.
30:32 - Giveaway - This time, I have five ESP32-PICO-Kit V4 boards on offer.
24:46 - Ben Nizette explains how the Liquid Instrument range of flexible test equipment came about.
31:49 - My guests Dion and Folkert answer more Rust questions, covering its memory safety.
56:14 - We take a look at some audience questions.
59:39 - Show wrap-up!
If you'd like to read more about Rust for embedded systems, here are the resources Dion mentioned in the show:
A comparison between a C RTOS and Rust Async on embedded: https://tweedegolf.nl/en/blog/65/async-rust-vs-rtos-showdown
A dive into using C in your Rust projects: https://tweedegolf.nl/en/blog/74/using-c-libraries-in-your-rust-project
And a more general post about why Rust is well suited for embedded development: https://tweedegolf.nl/en/blog/96/why-rust-is-a-great-fit-for-embedded-software-2023-update
A nice community-maintained resource is the awesome embedded Rust page: github.com/rust-embedded/awesome-embedded-rust
#eei #elektorei #Elektor #embedded #semiconductor #electronics
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Rust is a programming language that has been bubbling away in the background as a real alternative to C for microcontrollers. It promises to be safer than C and C++, avoiding common mistakes around memory allocation while remaining close to the hardware. Stuart Cording, the #electronicsreporter, talked to Dion Doktor and Folkert de Vries from Tweede Golf to learn how to get started with Rust, what's supported and what's not, and what you gain if you move.
This episode is sponsored by Conrad Electronic. Since 1923, Conrad Electronic has been a reliable partner when it comes to technology and electronics. Today, as a sourcing platform, the company provides all parts for successful sourcing of technical supplies. At Conrad, business customers get exactly what makes their project or business a success: a wide and deep product range comprising nine million products to choose from, customer-centric solutions and services, and face-to-face expert advice. To learn more, visit conrad.com/en/promotions/electronic-components.html
Contents
========
0:00 - Intro to show #25.
4:55 - Dion Doktor and Folkert de Vries begin with an explanation of the brief history of Rust.
30:32 - Giveaway - This time, I have five ESP32-PICO-Kit V4 boards on offer.
24:46 - Ben Nizette explains how the Liquid Instrument range of flexible test equipment came about.
31:49 - My guests Dion and Folkert answer more Rust questions, covering its memory safety.
56:14 - We take a look at some audience questions.
59:39 - Show wrap-up!
If you'd like to read more about Rust for embedded systems, here are the resources Dion mentioned in the show:
A comparison between a C RTOS and Rust Async on embedded: https://tweedegolf.nl/en/blog/65/async-rust-vs-rtos-showdown
A dive into using C in your Rust projects: https://tweedegolf.nl/en/blog/74/using-c-libraries-in-your-rust-project
And a more general post about why Rust is well suited for embedded development: https://tweedegolf.nl/en/blog/96/why-rust-is-a-great-fit-for-embedded-software-2023-update
A nice community-maintained resource is the awesome embedded Rust page: github.com/rust-embedded/awesome-embedded-rust
#eei #elektorei #Elektor #embedded #semiconductor #electronics
elektormagazine.com/elektor-engineering-insights
Subscribe to the Elektor Engineering Insights to not miss future shows: eepurl.com/ipj3eE
