Embedded Linux Development Services for Marlbed

We have much experience with Embedded Linux Development Services for Marlbed and embedded software in general. Our team has been working with UNIX and Linux since the early 1990s using primarily Novell, Redhat and Debian. We have also wrote x86-based and embedded-based kernel-space character and block device drivers; along with user-space drivers for various projects; which where mostly proprietary drivers for private companys. Some of the drivers included:

• IO such as Parallel Port, UART, RS232, RS485 (Modbus RTU/ASCII), RS422, i2c, SPI, USB, Ethernet, wireless (801.11g, 433MHz, 918MHz, XBee, etc), CAN, DAC, ADC and DIO.
• Displays such as LCD and seven-segment displays.
• Motor/actuator controllers such as open-loop and closed-loop PWM for DC/AC motors, servos, stepper motors and solenoids.
• Sensors such as analogue/digital cameras, GPS, accelerators, gyros, encoders, temperature, light, IR and Ultrasonic.

The most popular public kernel-space driver we wrote was the "poor mans closed-loop motor controller" called: Parallel Port PWM/Encoder Kernal Space Linux Driver. And our most popular public user-space driver was the USB Missile Launcher Linux Driver.

Our debugging techniques may involve gdb, valgrind, kmemcheck or simply printf, kprintf, and via DIO (e.g. LEDs or seven-segment displays).

We have extensive knowledge of the Linux command line tools (including the cut down version provided by busybox), packages available, and the inner workings of Linux itself. And have worked with numerous embedded Linux architectures such as x86 CISC, MPU ARM RISC (via OMAP, LPC, BeagleBone, Raspberry Pi and Arduino solutions), FPGA and microcontrollers (MCUs) such as STM32F4, MSP430, Atmel, PIC and LPC. Let alone using ti.com Design Tools for buck-boost converters, lowpass/highpass filters, and power management IC (PMIC)

We have been programming for over 20 years in many languages for generally Linux, BSD (e.g. Mac OSX) or Windows. However generally embedded tasks are done in C, C++, python and/or simple shell scripts using vital tools such as awk, sed, grep, telnet, ssh and netcat (among many others).

Electronics is an art our team has been working with since childhood (from building kits from Dicksmith, Tandy, and Jaycar to designing digital electronic keypads). Since then, we have maintained a constant update of knowledge and experience on the topic, since most of our projects involve either building a circuit from scatch, reviewing circuit designs, programming for target microcontrollers, and/or reworking pre-built PCB's for various needs such as bypassing/hacking solutions, or replacing broken components.

Our primary developer Luke Cole has a history as the "go to man" for many colleagues, and is well known to have "a knack for making things work". To learn more about Luke see his LinkedIn page or personal home page.

COLETEK is proud to be the trusted partner of forward-thinking businesses across Marlbed, Victoria, Australia. As a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, we've spent two decades honing our skills and earning a reputation as innovators who deliver reliable solutions that drive growth. We're based in Marlbed, Victoria, Australia, which allows us to maintain close ties with local companies. Our team is dedicated to understanding the unique challenges faced by businesses in this region and developing customized products and engineering services that meet their specific needs. Whether you're a manufacturer, a service provider, or an entrepreneur, our expertise spans the entire product development lifecycle – from ideation to production. By partnering with COLETEK, Marlbed-based businesses can tap into our collective expertise, refined through countless projects across various industries. Our engineering capabilities enable us to tackle complex challenges, and our passion for innovation drives us to find creative solutions that transform your business. We're not just a team of experts – we're collaborators who work tirelessly to ensure your success. In a region like Marlbed, where growth and resilience are essential, businesses need partners they can rely on. At COLETEK, we take pride in being a trusted extension of our clients' teams. By operating throughout Marlbed, Victoria, Australia, as well as across the country, we've established a reputation for delivering results that exceed expectations. When you partner with us, you can be confident that your project is in capable hands. We're committed to providing exceptional engineering services that drive real-world impact, and our dedication to collaboration ensures that your voice is heard and your vision realized. If you're looking for a trusted partner to help you achieve your goals, explore the possibilities of working with COLETEK.