Not Really, but Kind of Real Time Linux

Explore the challenges and solutions of achieving real-time-like performance on standard Linux systems in this insightful conference talk. Delve into Sandra Capri's task of using a Linux Single Board Computer to generate precise GPIO pulses within millisecond-level accuracy. Learn about the various kernel modifications and configuration changes that can be applied to a standard embedded Linux kernel to approach real-time control without using Real Time patches. Discover which kernel configurations proved effective and compare the performance of kernel space code versus user space code. Examine the results obtained from experiments conducted on both Raspberry Pi and BeagleBone Black platforms. Gain valuable insights into alternative approaches for achieving near real-time performance in Linux-based systems, beneficial for developers working on time-sensitive applications in embedded environments.