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View 21 business solutionsBrowse free open source Embedded Systems software and projects for Linux below. Use the toggles on the left to filter open source Embedded Systems software by OS, license, language, programming language, and project status.
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Alt-F
free alternative firmware for the DLink DNS-320/320L/321/323/325/327L
Alt-F provides a free and open source alternative firmware for the DLINK DNS-320/320L/321/323/325/327L and DNR-322L. Alt-F has Samba and NFS; supports ext2/3/4, VFAT, NTFS, BTRFS; RAID 0, 1, 5 (with external USB disk) and JBOD; supports up to 8TB disks; rsync, ftp, sftp, ftps, ssh, lpd, DNS and DHCP servers, DDNS, fan and leds control, clean power up and down... and more. Alt-F also has a set of comprehensive administering web pages, you don't need to use the command line to configure it. Besides the built-in software, Alt-F also supports additional packages on disk, including ffp and Entware packages, that you can install, update and uninstall using the administering web pages Alt-F is being developed and tested on a DNS-323-rev-A1/B1, a DNS325-rev-A1, a DNS-320L-rev-A1 and on a DNS-327L-rev-A1 hardware boards. Other models and boards are said to work. Support Forum: http://groups.google.com/group/alt-f Homepage: http://sites.google.com/site/altfirmware -
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stm32flash
Open source flash program for STM32 using the ST serial bootloader
Open source cross platform flash program for the STM32 ARM microcontrollers using the built-in ST serial bootloader over UART or I2C -
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USBDM
Debugging and programming interfaces for Freescale microcontroller
USBDM BDM Interface for Freescale Microcontrollers USBDM consists of two components: Hardware interfaces for various target devices This includes interfaces ranging from very simple hardware to more complete and capable hardware. Software to support these interfaces This includes: - Plugins to work with Freescale's Codewarrior software under Windows - Plugins to extend the usabilty of Eclipse with USBDM and Codesourcery & ARM toolchains. This includes GDB sprites providing a complete open source development toolchain. - A set of stand-alone programmer applications. These support programming of RS08, HCS08, HCS12, Coldfire and Kinetis devices. Where applicable, the software is available for Windows and Linux. -
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QP Real-Time Event Frameworks & Tools
Real-Time Event Frameworks based on active objects & state machines
QP real-time event frameworks (RTEFs) provide lightweight, modern, event-driven architecture based on asynchronous Active Objects (Actors) and Hierarchical State Machines. The matching QM model-based design tool and other host-based tools complement the QP frameworks by supporting graphical modeling, code generation, software tracing, and unit testing for event-driven embedded software. Visit https://www.state-machine.com for more information. The QP RTEFs can run on bare-metal microcontrollers, replacing a traditional RTOS. The frameworks contain a selection of built-in real-time kernels (RTOS kernels), such as the cooperative QV kernel, the preemptive non-blocking QK kernel, and the unique preemptive, dual-mode (blocking/non-blocking) QXK kernel. Native QP ports and ready-to-use examples are provided for ARM Cortex-M (M0/M0+/M3/M4/M7/M33/...) as well as other CPUs. The QP RTEFs can also work with many traditional RTOSes and General-Purpose OSes, such as Linux and Windows. -
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EdSim51
The 8051 Simulator for Students and Educators
EdSim51, developed by James Rogers, is unlike an industry-standard simulator – this simulator has the student in mind. A virtual 8051 is interfaced with virtual peripherals such as a keypad, motor, display, UART, etc. The student can write 8051 assembly code, step through the code and observe the effects each line has on the internal memory and the external peripherals. Code written in C can also be imported into the simulator. Find out more, including the installation instructions and the user's guide at edsim51.com. You're obviously into technology. How about alien technology? James Rogers doesn't just write software. He is also a novelist. Each download of EdSim51 includes a free chapter of Flight of the Eternal Emperor: jameswrogers.com -
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FreeRTOS Real Time Kernel (RTOS)
Market leading real time kernel for 40+ microcontroller architectures
************************************************************************************************************************ * The primary FreeRTOS repository is now in Git. Go to https://github.com/freertos for the latest FreeRTOS kernel and libraries. * Our support has moved to https://forums.freertos.org. ************************************************************************************************************************ FreeRTOS is a market-leading real-time operating system (RTOS) for microcontrollers and small microprocessors. Distributed freely under the MIT open source license, FreeRTOS includes a kernel and a growing set of libraries suitable for use across all industry sectors. Visit https://www.freertos.org for more information and other download options. Note about support/discussions forum: The FreeRTOS support forum has moved to https://forums.freertos.org. Please update your bookmarks and create new posts in the appropriate category in the new community forums. -
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dfu-util
Multiplatform USB DFU host utility
dfu-util is a host side implementation of the DFU 1.0 and DFU 1.1 specifications of the USB forum. DFU is intended to download and upload firmware to/from devices connected over USB. -
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MicroPython
Python implementation for microcontrollers and constrained systems
MicroPython is a lean and efficient implementation of the Python 3 programming language that includes a small subset of the Python standard library and is optimised to run on microcontrollers and in constrained environments. The MicroPython pyboard is a compact electronic circuit board that runs MicroPython on the bare metal, giving you a low-level Python operating system that can be used to control all kinds of electronic projects. MicroPython is packed full of advanced features such as an interactive prompt, arbitrary precision integers, closures, list comprehension, generators, exception handling and more. Yet it is compact enough to fit and run within just 256k of code space and 16k of RAM. MicroPython aims to be as compatible with normal Python as possible to allow you to transfer code with ease from the desktop to a microcontroller or embedded system. -
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F´
A flight software and embedded systems framework
F´ (or F Prime) is a software framework for the rapid development and deployment of embedded systems and spaceflight applications. Originally developed at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, F´ is open-source software that has been successfully deployed for several space applications. It has been used for but is not limited to, CubeSats, SmallSats, instruments, and deployable. Component architecture with well-defined interfaces. To develop applications with F´, the following requirements of the user’s system must be met, Linux or Mac OS X operating system (or Windows Subsystem for Linux on Windows), CMake, Bash or Bash compatible shell, Clang or GCC compiler, Python 3 and PIP. F´ can be quickly installed and ready to use by cloning the GitHub repository, installing Python code (typically in a virtual environment), and building one of our reference applications. -
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PlatformIO Core
Professional collaborative platform for embedded development
PlatformIO is a professional collaborative platform for embedded development. A place where Developers and Teams have true Freedom! No more vendor lock-in! A user-friendly and extensible integrated development environment with a set of professional development instruments, providing modern and powerful features to speed up yet simplify the creation and delivery of embedded products. A lightweight but powerful cross-platform source code editor. Smart code completions are based on variable types, function definitions, and library dependencies. Multi-projects workflow with easy navigation around project codebase, multiple panes, and themes support. Seamless integration with PlatformIO Home (UI) with board and library managers. Intuitive project wizard and a wide range of example projects. Built-in Terminal with PlatformIO Core (CLI) and powerful Serial Port Monitor. -
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WP 34s
Scientific/engineering firmware repurposing HP business calculators!
This project has created scientific firmware for the HP-20b and HP-30b business calculators. WP 34S turns either of these calculators into a powerful keystroke programmable scientific device. According to our customers, it's the most powerful and fastest RPN scientific pocket calculator ever built. WP 34S is alive and stable since 2011. We have succeeded in satisfying the most picky users - read about their experiences on http://www.hpmuseum.org/forum/forum-8.html. Since 2014, WP 34S runs in version 3.3. Our customers confirm its documentation is excellent and comprehensive (see feedback); a full-color printed edition is available from https://www.amazon.com/dp/153366238X since 2018-10-15. Alternatively, you can get a personalized pdf-manual for a ≥ 9 US$ donation here. We have also produced the WP 31S which is derived from the WP 34S source code. This is an entry-level scientific calculator. Its printed manual is available from https://www.amazon.com/dp/1499231164 . -
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DMX Library for Arduino
DMX Library and usage examples for Arduino
This Library includes a DMX Master, DMX Slave and various examples on how to use its implementation. This projects has been started to support the use of our Shielded DMX / RDM Shield for Arduino. The library is made available under the GNU Lesser General Public License If you would like to make contributions to the source code feel free to contact the project admin -
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Core13
Arduino core for Attiny13
An Arduino core for the Attiny13 processors designed with small size in mind. *Support*: http://arduino.cc/forum/index.php/topic,89781.0.html Currently supported functions: * = Partial support map() random() randomSeed() millis() micros() delay() delayMicroseconds() * analogRead() analogWrite() pinMode() digitalRead() digitalWrite() pulseIn() (Untested) shiftIn() (Untested) shiftOut() (Untested) If you find any issues be sure to make sure you are using the latest version first. -
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avr-gfortran
Program avr microcontroller using fortran77/90 syntax
This is a pseudo Fortran 77/90 compiler for Atmel/Microchip AVR microcontroller, written in Fortran using gfortran compiler. The compiler use avr-gcc as dependency. As of version 1.0.3-1 (8 July 2026), the compiler introduces near-comprehensive native compatibility with Fortran 77/90 syntax. For Windows version (64bit), click https://sourceforge.net/projects/avr-gfortran/files/avr-gfortran-1.0.3-alpha-2026/avr-gfortran-win-1.0.3-1.zip/download Linux version (64bit), click https://sourceforge.net/projects/avr-gfortran/files/avr-gfortran-1.0.3-alpha-2026/avr-gfortran-linux-1.0.3-1.tar.xz/download User guide, click https://sourceforge.net/projects/avr-gfortran/files/user_guide-1.0.3.pdf/download Example Code for Learning and Testing, click https://sourceforge.net/projects/avr-gfortran/files/example%20code/new-example-July-2026/example_code_July_2026.zip/download If you find any bugs, or need some features, or just want to say "hello", just post any comment ;-) -
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SmartSlog (Smart Space Ontology) is a software/application development kit (SDK or ADK) for programming Smart-M3 agents (Knowledge Processors, KPs) that consume/produce smart space content according with its high-level ontological representation. SmartSlog applies the code generation approach: given an OWL ontology description, the ontology programming library is produced. The latter provides API to access the smart space via a Smart-M3 Semantic Information Broker (SIB) and data structures and functions to represent and maintain locally in KP code all ontology classes, relations, properties, and individuals. Since 2012 the project is supported by grant KA179 of Karelia ENPI programme, http://kareliaenpi.eu/ More information about project: http://oss.fruct.org/wiki/SmartSlog Smart-M3 on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart-M3
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Arduino Nano Dew Controller Pro (DIY)
Dew Controller Feature Rich
A 3-channel fully automated Dew Controller (DIY project) based on Arduino Nano for telescopes. For $48 or less. (c) Copyright Robert Brown 2014-2025. All Rights Reserved. Permission is granted for personal and Academic use only. Code or portions of code may not be copied or used without appropriate credit given to author. A very popular project with over 48,000 downloads. There is a new ESP32 WiFi version at https://sourceforge.net/projects/esp32-dew-controller/ The older myDCP2 (two-channel dew controller) is found here https://sourceforge.net/projects/arduinonanodewcontrollerpro/files/myDewController%20v200%202channel/ -
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scmRTOS is tiny Real-Time Preemptive Operating System intended for use with Single-Chip Microcontrollers. scmRTOS is capable to run on small uCs with as little amount of RAM as 512 bytes. The RTOS is written on C++ and supports various platforms.
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OBD-II for Arduino
Providing easy OBD-II connectivity for open-source hardware
This OBD library for Arduino is developed for the OBD-II Adapter for Arduino. Several example sketches are provided for demonstrating the usage of the library as well as for real data logging use. The aim of the project is to provide Arduino vehicle connectivity via the OBD-II port with easy-to-use Arduino library so Arduino lovers can start play Arduino on their cars easily. Source code repository: https://github.com/stanleyhuangyc/ArduinoOBD -
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OpenBLT
Bootloader for STM32, XMC, HCS12 and other microcontroller targets.
OpenBLT is mostly used as an STM32 bootloader, due to the popularity of STM32 microcontrollers. However, the bootloader’s architecture is such that it can work with any microcontroller and use any type of communication interface to perform firmware updates. -
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The wolfSSL embedded SSL library (formerly CyaSSL) is a lightweight, portable, C-language-based SSL/TLS library targeted at IoT, embedded, and RTOS environments primarily because of its size, speed, and feature set. It works seamlessly in desktop, enterprise, and cloud environments as well. wolfSSL supports industry standards up to the current TLS 1.2 and DTLS 1.2, is up to 20 times smaller than OpenSSL, offers a simple API, an OpenSSL compatibility layer, OCSP and CRL support, is backed by the robust wolfCrypt cryptography library, and much more. wolfSSL relies on the FIPS 140-2 validated wolfCrypt library for all cryptographic functionality. Visit http://wolfssl.com/wolfSSL/fips.html for more info!
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FlashForth is a standalone Forth system for the Microchip PIC 18, 24, 30, 33 and the Atmel Atmega series of microcontrollers. A Forth system with interpreter, compiler, assembler and multitasker is provided.
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"µOS++" (micro OS plus plus) is an open source, royalty-free, real-time operating system intended for embedded systems built around ARM Cortex M or AVR devices. It is based on a preemptive scheduler written in C++ (more info in the Wiki).
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Teuton Preinstalled Environment (TPE)
Alternative PE to rescue, hack or troubleshoot your machine or network
TeutonPE is inspired by PortableApps.com combined with a PeBuilder compiled Boot USB / CD. Programs can be used, even when there is no OS installed. BB4win is used for Live Menu and as the default Shell.All Plugins are also BartPE & XPE compatible -
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EfiPy
Python Library for accessing UEFI BIOS internal function by protocol
EfiPy is a Python Module on UEFI shell which can access UEFI BIOS kernel interface - System Table - Runtime Services - Boot Services pAnalyzer package - Tracing UEFI protocol calling flow Output protocol flow to screen or file with XML format CorePy (assembly package) - Simple Assembly code in Python environment. EfiPy Shell package- Simple uefi shell program coded with EfiPy library to prove EfiPy workable EfiPy leverage these open source packages - ctypes, CorePy. Samples https://sourceforge.net/u/efipy/svn/HEAD/tree/Trunk/ EfiPy Author: https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-wu-a9068b90/
