last modified: October 23, 2025
Posted on 2023-02-02— 3D Printing, Projects
I tested a simple technique to strengthen FFF prints by adding a zig-zag vertical link between the outer and inner perimeter. My demo gcode and findings show how peaks fuse layers and slow crack propagation. If you print regularly, read the full post to see my method and limitations.
Posted on 2019-08-01— C++, Improve your Code, Learn
I walk through practical techniques I use to make firmware error handling clearer and more consistent in modern C++. From enum classes and a shared SimpleStatus to StatusResult templates and helpers like isSuccessful, I present readable patterns and code examples you can adopt. Read the full post for details and examples.
Posted on 2019-07-27— C++, Improve your Code, Learn
I continue exploring C++ templates for embedded systems, showing template classes, pin abstraction, and combining Sender and Pin examples to reduce firmware size and improve code clarity. I explain static methods, type aliases, and trade-offs between runtime flexibility and efficiency. Read the full post to see code and assembly comparisons.
Posted on 2019-07-23— C++, Improve your Code, Learn
I explore replacing unsafe bit macros with lightweight C++ templates to make embedded bit operations safer and clearer. I show templates for one-bit extraction, set/clear helpers, and compiled firmware size for Arduino Uno. Read the full post to see examples, exercises, and practical benefits.
Posted on 2019-07-20— C++, Improve your Code, Learn
I walk through C++ templates for embedded projects, showing how function templates work, why they’re type-safe, and how they can keep firmware small and fast. Using Arduino examples like circularShift, reverseBits and a template-based Sender, I invite you to read the full post to learn practical tips and patterns.
Posted on 2019-07-14— C++, Improve your Code, Learn
I wrote a concise guide for embedded developers to refactor Arduino/C++ firmware into clean, modular components. I walk you through creating Display, Buttons, and Animation modules, testing and committing small changes, and improving maintainability. If you'd like practical steps and examples, please read the full article.
Posted on 2019-07-13— C++, Improve your Code, Learn
I explain why I prefer #pragma once over macro header guards and how it prevents subtle build errors and wasted debugging time. I’ll show examples, common pitfalls, and practical steps to replace guards in existing projects — read on if you want a simple, low-risk improvement.
Posted on 2019-07-12— C++, Improve your Code, Learn
I walk through practical ways I use C++11's auto keyword to reduce repetitive declarations, simplify range-based for loops, lambdas and register access, and make Arduino and embedded code easier to refactor. Read the full post for examples and tips you can apply to your projects.
Posted on 2019-07-09— C++, Improve your Code, Learn
I compare implementing a singleton as a class or as a module/namespace for Arduino firmware using simple LED driver examples and compiler measurements. I cover size, initialization and runtime trade-offs and explain when each approach makes sense. Read the full post for code, disassembly and practical recommendations.