Projects sharing features with WiringPi

rpi4-osdev is a project for bare metal operating system development targeting the Raspberry Pi 4. It focuses on creating a custom operating system that runs directly on the hardware without an underlying kernel or abstraction layer. The project provides a codebase and instructional guide for developing a low-level system from scratch. This process involves transitioning from early boot code to kernel execution on the ARM64 architecture. The technical scope covers embedded system bootstrapping and low-level hardware interfacing. This includes managing memory-mapped I/O, physical address mappi

CppGuide is a curated collection of educational resources and practical guides focused on C++ server development, Linux kernel internals, concurrent programming, network protocols, and security exploitation. It provides structured learning paths for backend developers, covering everything from interview preparation to building high-performance network servers and understanding operating system fundamentals. The guide distinguishes itself by offering in-depth, hands-on tutorials that walk through real-world implementations, including building a Redis-like server from scratch, designing custom

The Linux Kernel Module Programming Guide is an educational resource that teaches how to write, compile, and manage loadable kernel modules for modern Linux kernels. It covers the complete lifecycle of kernel modules, from building and loading to unloading and debugging, with a focus on extending kernel functionality without recompiling the entire kernel. The guide provides comprehensive coverage of core kernel programming concepts including dynamic module loading, file-operation registration, interrupt handling, kernel-user data copying, concurrency control, and deferred task scheduling. It

PyBoy is a programmable Game Boy emulator and hardware simulation framework written in Python. It functions as an emulation engine that allows users to execute original handheld software while providing a programmatic interface to control, probe, and automate game execution. The project is specifically designed as a reinforcement learning environment, exposing emulator states and controls to facilitate the training of machine learning agents. It distinguishes itself by providing tools for game area mapping and the extraction of simplified 2D screen representations and collision maps to suppor

libfreenect is a driver implementation for integrating Kinect sensors with a computer to capture depth images, audio, and accelerometer readings across various operating systems. It provides a hardware-abstracted API to manage the connection between the sensor hardware and the host system. The project enables the capture of sensor data and the control of internal device hardware, such as motors and LED indicators. It also includes tools for recording and replaying sensor data streams to local files, allowing for offline analysis and testing without a physical device. The library handles 3D d

This project is a software-defined radio platform designed to capture, analyze, and broadcast radio frequency signals across a wide spectrum. It provides a programmable hardware interface for transmitting and receiving radio signals, enabling spectrum analysis and wireless data monitoring. The system is distinguished by its ability to synchronize multiple devices using a shared external clock and hardware triggers to ensure precise timing and sample accuracy. It supports advanced signal routing, allowing ports to be mapped based on frequency or time to enable specialized operations like pseud

OpenRGB is a centralized software suite for controlling colors and lighting effects across various brands of RGB hardware. It functions as a cross-platform controller and hardware control system that provides a unified interface for managing lighting profiles and effects. The project features an extensible plugin framework and a dedicated plugin interface that allow for the addition of new hardware support and integration features. It includes a network gateway that exposes an API for third-party applications to send lighting commands to connected devices. The system supports multi-computer

Node-RED is a visual, low-code automation framework designed for building event-driven data processing workflows. It provides a browser-based programming environment where users connect hardware devices, APIs, and online services by wiring together functional nodes in a directed graph. This visual approach allows for the creation of complex logic paths without the need for traditional source code. The platform is distinguished by its pluggable node architecture and portable flow serialization. Logic is represented as JSON-based data structures, enabling flows to be easily versioned, shared, a

Volatility is a memory forensics framework and digital forensics tool designed to extract and analyze evidence from volatile computer memory dumps. It functions as a memory dump parser and analysis platform used to identify running processes, network connections, and loaded modules from a system RAM capture. The framework enables the reconstruction of system state to uncover malicious activity, such as rootkits and injected code, during malware incident response and threat hunting. It provides capabilities for digital forensic investigations to detect unauthorized access and indicators of com

gfx is a hardware-agnostic graphics API abstraction that translates a unified set of graphics and compute commands into native instructions for multiple GPU drivers. It provides a common interface for cross-platform rendering and general-purpose GPU compute programming. The project features an intermediate-representation shader translation system that converts source code and SPIR-V into target-specific languages. It employs a data-driven reference test framework to verify that graphics output remains consistent across different hardware platforms. Capabilities include parallel command buffe

Highway is a portable C++ library and hardware abstraction layer designed for writing single instruction multiple data (SIMD) code. It provides a unified interface that maps data-parallel logic to various CPU instruction sets, enabling the development of high-performance software that runs across different processor architectures without requiring architecture-specific assembly. The project features a dynamic instruction dispatcher that selects the most efficient CPU instruction set at runtime based on detected hardware. It also supports static target specialization and extensible mechanisms

P4wnP1_aloa is a physical security framework designed to transform a Raspberry Pi into a dedicated appliance for red teaming and penetration testing. It functions as a USB gadget emulation tool, a wireless network spoofing utility, and a GPIO automation controller. The system enables the emulation of composite USB peripherals, such as keyboards, mice, and storage devices, without requiring a reboot. It further provides capabilities for broadcasting fake access point beacons and spoofed responses to emulate diverse wireless network environments. The framework includes a remote management inte

PiKVM is an IP-KVM remote access solution for out-of-band server management. It enables remote control of a host computer's hardware and operating system through a web browser or VNC client, allowing access to the BIOS or boot sequence when the main operating system is unresponsive. The system provides remote hardware control by managing physical power switches and GPIO triggers. It emulates human interface devices, such as keyboards and mice, and supports the emulation of mass storage to mount virtual disk images for bare metal operating system installation and recovery. Additional capabili

This is the official documentation repository for Raspberry Pi hardware and software. It covers the complete range of Raspberry Pi single-board computers, the RP-series microcontrollers, and the Raspberry Pi operating system. The documentation provides reference material for setting up devices, configuring hardware, and using the system for tasks including AI inference, camera and video capture, embedded development, and remote access. The documentation covers the full boot chain from the GPU firmware and EEPROM bootloader through to kernel loading, with detailed guidance on boot configuratio

This project is a home automation controller that manages physical hardware and environmental sensors through a centralized gateway. It provides a unified system for toggling electrical relays, operating legacy electronics, and monitoring physical conditions like temperature and humidity. The system distinguishes itself by integrating low-level hardware manipulation with remote accessibility features. It captures and replays infrared signals to control legacy appliances and uses direct pin toggling to manage connected electrical components. To ensure consistent operation, it maintains persist

Blynk is an embedded device framework and IoT cloud connectivity library designed to establish secure, bi-directional communication between microcontrollers and a remote management platform. It provides the core identity of an IoT device management tool, enabling the synchronization of device states, remote hardware control, and the mapping of hardware data to cloud-based interfaces. The project distinguishes itself through a virtual-pin system that decouples cloud communication from physical pins, allowing for hardware-independent data exchange. It also supports advanced architectural offloa

This repository is a comprehensive collection of reference implementations and sample libraries for the Universal Windows Platform. It provides practical examples of how to use Windows Runtime APIs to build cross-device applications, including detailed guidance on XAML-based declarative user interfaces and DirectX-integrated rendering. The project distinguishes itself by providing a wide array of hardware integration suites, covering low-level communication with USB, Serial, I2C, SPI, and GPIO peripherals. It includes specialized implementations for mixed reality holographic rendering, advanc

MicroPython is a lean implementation of Python 3 optimized to run on microcontrollers and other resource-constrained systems. It serves as a cross-platform embedded runtime and hardware abstraction layer, providing a firmware framework that maps high-level software commands to specific microcontroller registers across diverse processor architectures. The project functions as an embedded language interpreter that enables rapid prototyping on hardware through an interactive read-eval-print loop. It supports a wide range of target environments, including ARM, ESP32, STM32, RISC-V, and WebAssembl

Tasmota is a universal firmware platform for ESP8266 and ESP32 microcontrollers, designed to provide local control and management of smart home hardware. It functions as an event-driven automation controller that replaces proprietary factory firmware, allowing users to manage relays, sensors, and lighting systems without relying on external cloud services. The system is built on a modular driver architecture that enables dynamic hardware configuration and peripheral support through a web-based management interface. The platform distinguishes itself through a template-driven hardware mapping s

This project is a cross-platform graphics and compute framework that provides a unified, hardware-agnostic abstraction layer for rendering and parallel processing. It enables developers to build high-performance applications that execute consistently across diverse operating systems and hardware backends, including Vulkan, Metal, and DirectX. By mapping high-level graphics commands to native APIs, it serves as a portable foundation for both real-time 3D rendering and general-purpose GPU computing. The framework distinguishes itself through a robust architecture that supports both native deskt

This project is an educational resource for developing bare-metal operating systems and kernels from scratch on Raspberry Pi hardware. It provides a structured guide to systems programming using the Rust language, focusing on the implementation of core kernel components that execute directly on ARM-based hardware without the support of an underlying operating system or standard library. The tutorials emphasize a modular architecture that separates hardware-independent kernel logic from processor-specific and board-specific configurations. By utilizing a hardware abstraction layer and distinct

Zeroclaw is a modular framework for building and deploying autonomous agents that integrate AI models, messaging platforms, and hardware interfaces. It functions as a multi-agent orchestrator and embedded systems controller, providing a unified runtime for managing agent lifecycles, memory, and security policies across diverse environments. The system distinguishes itself through its focus on secure, verifiable hardware and software orchestration. It enforces strict security boundaries, including command allowlisting, resource throttling, and interactive human-in-the-loop approval for sensiti

ESPHome is a framework for creating and managing custom firmware for microcontrollers, specifically targeting ESP32 and ESP8266 architectures. It replaces the need for writing complex embedded C++ code by allowing users to define hardware behavior, pin configurations, and automation logic through simple, declarative text files. The system automatically compiles these configurations into optimized binary images, providing a streamlined path from design to deployment. The project distinguishes itself through a modular, component-based architecture that emphasizes local-first control, ensuring t

Arduino is a physical computing platform and an open hardware standard used to build interactive electronic objects and standalone devices. It provides a C++ microcontroller IDE and an embedded systems framework for writing, compiling, and uploading code to microcontroller boards. The ecosystem facilitates embedded systems programming and interactive hardware prototyping, allowing for the creation of devices that respond to environmental changes or user input. It enables the development of physical computing projects by managing the connection and flashing of code to various hardware boards.

Autoware is a modular autonomous driving stack and open-source platform for advanced driver assistance systems. It functions as an integrated operating environment that manages the full pipeline from sensor data processing to vehicle actuation, utilizing the ROS 2 robotics framework for distributed communication and hardware abstraction. The system provides a comprehensive software architecture to enable autonomous driving across various vehicle platforms. It coordinates perception, planning, and control systems to operate vehicles without human intervention. The platform covers several core

Sokol is a C hardware abstraction layer and cross-platform graphics library designed for managing windowing, input, and audio across different operating systems. It functions as a GPU resource manager and multimedia application framework, providing a unified API for rendering 2D and 3D graphics across WebGL, Metal, Direct3D, and OpenGL. The project is distinguished by its single-header implementation, which simplifies integration and portability. It utilizes a stateless render pass definition and a one-update-per-frame model to synchronize CPU data to GPU memory and manage resource lifecycles

ggez is a 2D game framework for the Rust programming language. It provides a hardware abstraction layer for accessing keyboard, mouse, sound, and graphics hardware, alongside a dedicated game loop manager that synchronizes input processing, state updates, and frame rendering for real-time applications. The framework includes a hardware-accelerated rendering engine for drawing sprites, shapes, and text using shader programs. It also features a resource management system that uses a filesystem abstraction to load and manage game assets from physical directories or compressed archives. Addition