Learn how hardware-in-the-loop CI works in practice
Practical articles for embedded teams moving from bench-only testing to repeatable CI on real devices. Start with the HIL guide, then dive into power control, booting, console access, and orchestration.
Getting Started with Hardware-in-the-Loop
What hardware-in-the-loop CI is, why embedded teams move to it, and where to start when you're building your first rig.
Apr 14, 2026 · 3 min read
Hardware-in-the-loop essentials
The fastest path through the concepts behind reliable hardware CI.
Orchestrating HIL Tests in CI
From a first UART-driven test on the bench to self-hosted CI runners flashing real hardware on every push.
Apr 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Signal Routing and Peripheral Simulation in HIL
Why a Raspberry Pi alone struggles with cycle-accurate buses, and how a small MCU between the Pi and the DUT closes the gap.
Apr 20, 2026 · 2 min read
Power Control Is the First HIL Problem
Why a hardware test lab starts with controlled power, and when relays give way to protected power channels.
Apr 18, 2026 · 2 min read
Booting Devices from a Known Image in CI
How netboot and OpenOCD keep each hardware test run from inheriting state from the last one.
Apr 17, 2026 · 2 min read
Console Access for Multi-Board HIL
A UART hub and stable device names turn serial logs from a bench habit into CI infrastructure.
Apr 16, 2026 · 1 min read
Why Hardware CI Needs Real Devices
Docker, mocks, and emulators are useful, but some embedded failures only appear when real hardware is in the loop.
Apr 15, 2026 · 1 min read
Getting Started with Hardware-in-the-Loop
What hardware-in-the-loop CI is, why embedded teams move to it, and where to start when you're building your first rig.
Apr 14, 2026 · 3 min read