Our client faced an ambitious deadline with a team stuck on broken drivers. We delivered a complete solution with a custom Yocto image and a kernel upgrade. We fixed the driver issues and enabled reliable, multi-camera streaming. The result was a functional prototype, delivered in under two months.
A company in the virtual entertainment space was building a next-level racing platform. To beat the competition, they had to nail the market window for their system from the start. They had the required hardware for a world-class product, but the software wasn’t ready.
The project was completely stuck. No matter what their team tried, the software would not work right. The powerful hardware felt useless. They faced a wall of frustrating problems:
The kernel version they were using was missing critical wifi drivers.
Dual camera capture was impossible with their current BSP configuration.
Video streams were noisy and plagued with quality issues.
The required video encoder was breaking with their camera characteristics.
Every day of delay felt like a step backward. The launch date was getting further away, not closer. The team spent all its time fixing problems instead of building the actual product. They needed an expert pit crew to get them back in the race—fast.
Our team got to work right away. We did not only put bandages on the problems. We built a new, strong foundation for their project so it could scale to its full potential.
We took a multi-stage approach to build a stable software foundation.
Custom OS & Kernel Build: We built a custom Yocto image from the ground up. This provided a minimal, stable base that was easy to replicate and maintain. We then changed the Linux kernel to its newest version at the time (6.12). Finally, integrated the missing WiFi drivers and ensure reliable connectivity.
BSP Reconfiguration & Drivers: The existing Board Support Package could not handle two cameras. We reconfigured it for dual-camera support. We also added support for the custom carrier board to work as expected.
Media Pipeline Optimization: The video encoder was failing and streams were noisy. We first diagnosed the root cause of the noisy video capture. Patching the necessary camera subsystem drivers we were able to improve image quality. Then, we focused on finding the cause of the broken encoder. Finally, we rebuilt the entire data path to ensure reliable capture and encoding.
Agile Development & Continuous Feedback: We worked in short, iterative sprints. After each sprint, we delivered a new, functional build to the client’s team. This collaborative testing process ensured there were no surprises.
Our targeted, two-month sprint transformed a stalled project into a validated success. The client now had a stable, functional system and a clear path forward. ProventusNova delivered tangible results for both their technical team and business goals.
Whether you’re stuck on a complex driver issue or need to optimize for production, our team is ready to help. Schedule a free, no strings attached consultation to discuss your project goals with one of our experts.
ProventusNova specializes in embedded systems design and development, creating intelligent and reliable hardware-software integrations. We offer end-to-end expertise across the product lifecycle from concept through deployment with a focus on performance, scalability, and real-world reliability.