
Michal Bogdziewicz developed multi-format binary support for the probe-rs runner in the nxp-upstream/zephyr repository, enabling MCUBoot to handle hex, bin, and elf files through a standardized --file/--file-type interface. He migrated the runner away from a hard-coded elf default, allowing seamless integration with signed image workflows and flexible binary selection based on configuration. Using Python and leveraging his expertise in embedded systems and firmware development, Michal addressed a blocker that previously prevented MCUBoot from loading non-ELF binaries. His work improved build and test reliability, streamlined secure boot processes, and reduced manual configuration in Zephyr-based embedded workflows.
Month: 2026-01 — Key feature delivered: Probe-rs runner now supports multiple binary formats (hex/bin/elf) for MCUBoot via a standard --file/--file-type interface. This migration eliminates the previous elf-file default, enabling signed image workflows (e.g., zephyr.signed.hex) and flexibly selecting the correct format based on configuration. Major bug fixed: a blocker that prevented MCUBoot from loading non-ELF binaries due to the hard-coded default. Impact: enabling MCUBoot support improves time-to-market for secure boot, reduces manual configuration, and increases build/test reliability. Technologies demonstrated: probe-rs, binary-format handling, migration to a standard interface, and integration with Zephyr build workflow.
Month: 2026-01 — Key feature delivered: Probe-rs runner now supports multiple binary formats (hex/bin/elf) for MCUBoot via a standard --file/--file-type interface. This migration eliminates the previous elf-file default, enabling signed image workflows (e.g., zephyr.signed.hex) and flexibly selecting the correct format based on configuration. Major bug fixed: a blocker that prevented MCUBoot from loading non-ELF binaries due to the hard-coded default. Impact: enabling MCUBoot support improves time-to-market for secure boot, reduces manual configuration, and increases build/test reliability. Technologies demonstrated: probe-rs, binary-format handling, migration to a standard interface, and integration with Zephyr build workflow.

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