About MCUT Tutorials
MCUT Tutorials provides a comprehensive guide to implement a MOIL image application on an embedded system. It covers essential hardware and software preparation, development setup, and step-by-step instructions to achieve various objectives using the Renesas RZ/G2L Evaluation Kit.
Prerequisites
Development Environment: A PC with Ubuntu 22.04 installed will serve as the base development environment for building Yocto projects. For optimal performance, a system with a high-speed CPU, ample RAM, and at least 500 GB of free HDD storage is recommended.
Embedded Hardware: The Renesas RZ/G2L Evaluation Kit (EVK) will be used as the target embedded system for this tutorial.
Topics and Objectives
Week 1: Renesas RZ/G2L
Overview: A general-purpose microprocessor featuring CPUs, a 3D graphics engine, and a video codec engine. Objective: Successfully build the Renesas BSP Yocto project on a PC and run the resulting image on the RZ/G2L.
Week 2: Yocto Project
Overview: An open-source collaboration project for creating custom Linux-based systems, independent of hardware architecture. Objective: Build and deploy a Yocto project for the Renesas RZ/G2L.
Week 3: GStreamer
Overview: A versatile framework for streaming media applications. This tutorial focuses on integrating the MOIL Equirectangular GStreamer element into the Yocto project for testing on the RZ/G2L. Objective: Run the MOIL GStreamer element on the RZ/G2L.
Week 4: Qt Framework
Overview: A cross-platform framework for creating applications, especially user interfaces. It supports Qt Quick and QML for touch-screen applications. Objective: Compile and execute the Coffee Machine example project on the RZ/G2L.
Required Skills and Knowledge
Basic Knowledge
- Ubuntu 22.04 installation
- Linux command-line interface (CLI)
- Linux apt package management
- Basic programming in C and C++
- Familiarity with GitHub and Visual Studio Code
Advanced Knowledge
- Node.js and npm
- Documentation tools such as Docusaurus
The weekly tutorials are designed to provide a step-by-step roadmap for achieving proficiency in embedded system development using the Renesas RZ/G2L and associated tools. By the end, you will have successfully deployed a functional MOIL image application and explored advanced Linux development workflows.