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Mastering Bare-Metal Programming on Zybo Z7 using C
16 students

Mastering Bare-Metal Programming on Zybo Z7 using C

Program ARM Cortex-A9 on the Zybo Z7 board using pure C
Created byCan Keceoglu
Last updated 6/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Write Bare-Metal C Code for ARM Cortex-A9 on the Zybo Z7 Board
  • Access and Control Hardware Peripherals Using Memory-Mapped I/O
  • Implement Interrupt-Driven Programming on Zynq SoC
  • Develop Real-Time Embedded Applications with Timers and Serial Communication

Course content

5 sections • 23 lectures • 3h 41m total length

  • What is bare-metal programming?15:05
  • System architecture of Zybo Z77:13
  • Toolchain: Vitis, BSPs5:36
  • Installations: Ubuntu with VMware13:33
  • Installations: Install Xilinx Vivado/Vitis on Ubuntu4:53
  • Creating Vitis project from existing hardware6:22
  • Manual Creating Vitis Project (helpful for Windows users)11:39
  • Hello World on UART (using printf)7:01
  • Write macro and inline functions18:23

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of C language, familarity with electronics, Windows or Linux PC, Zybo board

Description

Unlock the power of bare-metal embedded development on the Zybo Z7 board using the C programming language. This course is designed for learners who want to go beyond the basics and work directly with the ARM Cortex-A9 processor at the heart of the Zynq-7000 SoC — without any operating system in the way.

You will start by setting up a project in Vitis using a pre-built hardware design (XSA file), then dive straight into low-level programming. Learn how to control hardware through memory-mapped registers, implement timing using hardware timers, and write interrupt-driven applications using the Generic Interrupt Controller (GIC).

From toggling LEDs and reading buttons to writing UART communication handlers and timer-based scheduling logic, this course provides a complete hands-on path to becoming confident with bare-metal programming on a modern SoC.

Each module includes clear explanations, code walkthroughs, and mini-projects that reinforce core concepts. Whether you’re an embedded engineering student, a hobbyist, or a developer experienced with microcontrollers who wants to understand ARM Cortex-A systems better — this course is for you.

No prior experience with RTOS or Linux is needed. Just you, your Zybo Z7 board, and C code close to the metal.

Enroll now and start mastering embedded development at its core.

Who this course is for:

  • Embedded system learners, Electronic or Computer Engineering students, professionals who want to learn Zynq

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