Circle
A C++ bare metal programming environment for Raspberry Pi, providing libraries and drivers for hardware control without an OS.
What is Circle?
Circle is a C++ bare metal programming environment for Raspberry Pi single-board computers, enabling developers to write low-level applications that run directly on the hardware without an operating system. It provides comprehensive libraries to interact with the board's peripherals, offering full hardware control and real-time capabilities for embedded development.
Embedded systems developers and hobbyists working with Raspberry Pi hardware who need direct hardware access, real-time performance, or want to build custom firmware without an OS. This includes those developing IoT devices, robotics controllers, custom peripherals, or educational bare-metal projects.
Developers choose Circle for its clean, object-oriented C++ interface to Raspberry Pi hardware, extensive driver support (including USB, networking, displays, and storage), and multi-core/architecture compatibility across most Raspberry Pi models. Unlike OS-based approaches, it eliminates OS overhead for maximum hardware control and deterministic performance.
Overview
A C++ bare metal environment for Raspberry Pi with USB (32 and 64 bit)
Use Cases
Best For
- Building real-time applications on Raspberry Pi that require deterministic timing and direct hardware access.
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