Dojo Five Resource Center
Educational Content for the Modern Embedded Firmware Revolution
Embedded Insights for Leaders

Firmware Development vs. Software Development: What Sets These Disciplines Apart
Managing firmware projects is fundamentally different from managing traditional software projects. While both disciplines require technical expertise, planning, and coordination, firmware project management introduces unique challenges due to its deep

Cross-Functional Team Collaboration From An Engineer’s Perspective
Due to the complexity of a firmware project, it requires the involvement of teams with diverse expertise. The success of a project is dependent on the interaction between the teams.

Top 10 Challenges in Modern Firmware Development (and How to Solve Them)
We live in a software-driven world, but it’s firmware—the quiet workhorse under the hood—that keeps everything running smoothly. Whether it’s a smart thermostat adjusting your home’s temperature, a surgical robot
Dojo Five Dev Blog

Controlled Development Environments
Docker is a great solution for controlled development environments. One of the great things about Docker is specifying an entire environment. You create a list that includes the OS, along

Debugging Step 1 – Check the Datasheet
When setting up something like a new sensor for a project feature, it’s become typical for engineers to grab a development kit for their ease of setup and the speed

Choosing a Continuous Integration (CI) compiler
Choosing the right Continuous Integration (CI) compiler is crucial because it impacts code quality, deployment reliability, and development velocity. A consistent compiler version and configuration ensure that the same source
Case Studies

Case Study: Span.IO
Driving Efficiency and Cost Savings with Span.IO and Dojo Five Background Span.IO, a forward-thinking technology company, develops home energy connected and smart electrical panels that ease adoption of clean energy

Case Study: Aerospace Technology Company
Background A large aerospace technology company, specializing in aerospace components, faced a critical challenge with one of their R&D projects. The project involved a team of 6-24 contributors working on

Case Study: Invicta Medical
Background Invicta Medical is a pioneering medical research and development company focused on creating innovative treatments for obstructive sleep apnea. With a lean development team of just two members, Invicta
Videos

Video: Modern Firmware Project Management
If you’re a project manager who’s experienced field failures or project delays due to firmware issues, it’s time to explore modern embedded firmware development practices. In this video, Joe Schneider,

Video: How Project Managers can Modernize their Organization’s Firmware Development
Upgrade your organization’s firmware development process and eliminate costly delays and budget overruns. By adopting modern firmware practices, you can boost your team’s productivity, reduce friction, and enhance project predictability

Video: Dojo Five HIL Kit Intro
Looking to overcome project delays and field failures in your embedded systems? The Dojo Five HIL Kit is your solution! This production-ready HIL testing environment is designed to integrate seamlessly
On-Demand Webinars

On-Demand Webinar: Why Embedded is Broken
The embedded industry is stuck. While software development has advanced, embedded teams are still battling outdated workflows, clunky tools, and inefficiencies that slow innovation. Join Joe Schneider, CEO of Dojo

On-Demand Webinar: Modernizing Embedded Development
Join us for a one-hour on-demand webinar designed to empower teams working on embedded projects with strategies for modernization. Learn how staying stuck in traditional practices can hinder your progress

On-Demand Webinar: Medical Development is Broken
Software complexity increases at a rate of 4x per decade. Productivity rises at 1.5x. This shortcoming is being felt by medical device OEMs balancing demand for new features, safety regulations
Ebooks, White Papers & Guides

eGuide: Modern Embedded Development: How to Build a Scalable CI Pipeline That Works
Learn how to design a modern CI pipeline purpose-built for embedded firmware—so your team ships faster with fewer bugs. This guide covers the tools, practices, and testing strategy that replace

eBook: Why Embedded Is Broken: The Hidden Costs of Being Left Behind
Discover why traditional embedded firmware development is stuck—and how to fix it. This free ebook explores the challenges holding teams back and lays out a better path forward using modern

eGuide: The Journey of Modernizing Your Embedded Firmware Development Process
Dive into the unique challenges of embedded firmware development—such as hardware constraints, diverse platforms, and complex testing—and discover how modern CI pipelines can revolutionize your process. This eGuide from Dojo