Firebolt® App Platform
What is Firebolt™?
Firebolt™ is an application platform to build apps for RDK powered connected home devices.
Is Firebolt™ specific to RDK platform devices?
Yes, currently Firebolt™ is available for RDK platform devices.
Which applications can be developed?
Applications for any or any business solution can be implemented on Firebolt™.
eg: Streaming Channels, Gaming, Lifestyle etc.,
What type of applications does Firebolt™ Support?
Firebolt™ provides platform to build
- WebApps (HTML5),
- LightningApps (JavaScript),
- NativeApps (C/C++) and,
- Hybrid apps (combination of Web/Lightning and Native apps)
What are the requirements to build apps?
- Firebolt™ image, https://firebolt.app/downloads/
- Supported Raspberry-Pi
- Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+
- Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+
- Raspberry Pi 3 Model B
- TV
- HDMI Cable
- USB2 Keyboard
- USB drive
- Ethernet cable
General
How do we register to Firebolt™ site?
Register at https://developer.rdkcentral.com/sign-up/
Can we use existing RDK-Wiki credentials?
Yes.
How to become a contributor for Firebolt™?
By default, registered users are Subscribers. To become and Contributor and add blog posts, send a request to admin.