Renode

Introduction

What is Renode?

Renode is a versatile platform that facilitates the emulation of hardware components and their peripherals. It is an invaluable tool for the development and testing of embedded software, especially for projects like CubeSat missions. Renode's capabilities extend to various microcontroller units (MCUs), making it a suitable choice for simulating hardware environments for your CubeSat software development.

Benefits of Using Renode

Cost-Efficiency

Developing software for CubeSat missions often involves working with specialized and expensive hardware. Renode offers a cost-effective alternative by allowing you to create virtual hardware environments, reducing the need for physical hardware during the development phase. This not only saves money but also streamlines your development process.

Accessibility

Access to specific hardware components and peripherals can be challenging, especially for CubeSat mission projects with unique requirements. Renode overcomes this hurdle by providing a virtual platform where you can emulate a wide range of MCUs, ensuring that you have the flexibility to work with the hardware configurations required for your missions.

Supported MCUs

Renode supports a multitude of MCUs, including but not limited to:

• S32K344
• SAME70
• STM32F4

This variety of supported MCUs ensures that you can accurately model the hardware components relevant to our CubeSat mission projects.

Installing Renode

Windows

1. Get the Renode installer from the official website.
2. Run the installer executable and complete the setup process.
3. You're done!

Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora, or Arch)

1. Get the Renode installer for your distribution from the official website.
2. Download the installer based on which distribution you are currently running, then using your package manager proceed with the setup process.
3. If you are using Arch Linux, the installer is also available from the AUR, the name of the package is renode-bin.

macOS

1. Get the Renode installer from the official website.
2. Open the .dmg file and drag the executable into your Applications folder.
3. To bypass the unidentified developer warning, control-click the app icon then choose open from the shortcut menu. When the warning shows up, click open. This exception to your security setting will be saved so you can open it normally in the future.
4. If you don't already have the Mono Framework installed on your computer, you will be prompted to install it. Click on download to download the installer from the official Mono website, then control-click it to open it.
5. To use Renode from the command line, add aliases alias renode='mono /Applications/Renode.app/Contents/MacOS/bin/Renode.exe' and alias renode-test='/Applications/Renode.app/Contents/MacOS/tests/renode-test' to your .bashrc or .zshrc.