How to Bitbake Jitter Package with Yocto Image Using Rust and Cargo

[aymen]

Hello Toradex Community,

I’m currently working on integrating a custom Jitter package into my Yocto image and am looking for guidance on how to set up a recipe that can build this package, which is based on Rust. Since the Cargo build system is quite different from the traditional Makefile setup, I’m unsure how to manage the dependencies and configuration within Yocto.

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To integrate a custom Jitter package into your Yocto image using Rust and Cargo, you need to follow these steps:

1. Create a Yocto Recipe:

   • Define the necessary metadata in your recipe, including the package name, version, source URL, and any dependencies required by the Jitter package.
   • Use the ‘cargo’ class provided by Yocto to handle the build process specific to Rust projects. This class will help manage dependencies and build commands.

2. Manage Dependencies:

   • Specify the dependencies required for the Jitter package in the DEPENDS variable of your recipe. This ensures Yocto can fetch and build any required libraries or packages.
   • Ensure your Jitter package includes a Cargo.toml file that defines its dependencies, which is crucial for Cargo to resolve and fetch the necessary libraries during the build process.

3. Build the Package:

   • Use the bitbake <your-recipe-name> command in your Yocto build environment to build the Jitter package. Monitor the output for any errors or issues during the build process.
   • Test the integration by creating a test image that includes the Jitter package and verify its functionality in the target environment.

4. Reference Existing Recipes:

   • Look for examples in existing Rust recipes within Yocto layers, such as those in the meta-rust layer, to gain insights into structuring your recipe and managing Rust-specific build processes effectively.

By following these steps, you should be able to create a Yocto recipe that successfully integrates the Jitter package into your Yocto image using Rust and Cargo. Make sure to thoroughly test the package after building it to confirm it operates correctly within the Yocto environment.

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[allan.tx]

Hi @aymen

I see that you asked a similar question here, I’m going to gather the answers here.

"Yocto Recipe Build Fails Due to Missing pyo3 Dependency in Rust Project – How to Resolve?"

“I’m trying to build a Yocto recipe for a Python package called jitter which is fine Rust but I’m encountering issues related to the pyo3 despite existing in my Cargo.toml file with the right version. Specifically, I’m getting errors like no matching package named pyo3 found. itried cargo update but still encountering the same error . Here are the details from my recipe and logs: Recipe Snippet: Recipe created by recipetool # This is the basis of a recipe and may need further editing in order to…

Well, this is a problem related to your specific application so we can’t really help you.

But, maybe, you are interested in using Torizon OS.

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[allan.tx]

Can you give more details about your project?

Is using Torizon OS not an option for this?