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Get better at hardware test.
Guides, tutorials, and best practices to help you build better hardware tests.
- Concepts & Methodology
Data-Driven Manufacturing Testing
Learn how to replace opinion-based test decisions with data-driven manufacturing quality control using TofuPilot's analytics platform.
- Test Types & Methods
HIL vs SIL vs MIL Testing: When to Use Each
Compare MIL, SIL and HIL testing on cost, speed and fidelity, with Python examples where only the plug changes between the three levels.
- Test Data & Analytics
Hardware Test Observability
Learn how to build full observability into your hardware test operations using TofuPilot's dashboards, alerts, and analytics.
- Test Station Setup
Test Sequencing and Orchestration
Learn how to build repeatable hardware test sequences using TofuPilot with OpenHTF and Python for structured, automated test orchestration.
- Test Station Setup
Test Fixture Design and Management
Learn how to track test fixture health, calibration, and lifecycle using TofuPilot's station monitoring and measurement trending.
- Test Station Setup
How to Configure Test Environments
Learn how to manage separate test environments with environment variables, config files, and TofuPilot workspace separation.
- Scaling & Monitoring
Real-Time Production Test Monitoring
Learn how to monitor hardware test operations in real time using TofuPilot's live dashboards, yield tracking, and instant failure alerts.
- Scaling & Monitoring
Sensor Calibration at Scale
Learn how to automate sensor calibration workflows, track calibration certificates, and manage multi-point calibration data with TofuPilot.
- Test Station Setup
Deploy Test Scripts to Stations with Git
Push to a branch and every linked station runs the new test procedure, with immutable artifacts and instant rollback. Plus the manual path if you need it.
- Concepts & Methodology
What Is Adaptive Testing for Manufacturing
Adaptive testing uses real-time data to adjust test sequences, skip redundant checks, and reduce cycle time. Learn how it works and where it applies.
- Test Types & Methods
Design an End-of-Line Operator Screen
An EOL operator screen must be fast, clear, and error-proof. Learn how to design the interface for end-of-line test stations.
- Test Types & Methods
HIL Testing for Embedded Systems
Set up a HIL bench for embedded systems with Python: fixture plugs, firmware version tracking, CI integration and unattended runs.
