STM32Cube¶

Custom Configuration Header¶

Type: Bool (yes or no) | Multiple: No | Default: no

STM32Cube-based projects require a special configuration header file that contains several essential macros (oscillator adaptations, caching settings, etc.) and controls what framework modules (ADC, DMA, etc.) are enabled.

By default, PlatformIO uses a template header file shipped with the framework package stm32YYxx_hal_conf_template.h and renames it to stm32YYxx_hal_conf.h expected by the internal framework implementation. This behavior can be disabled via a special option custom_config_header set in “platformio.ini” (Project Configuration File), for example:

[env:nucleo_f401re]
platform = ststm32
framework = stm32cube
board = nucleo_f401re
board_build.stm32cube.custom_config_header = yes

Note that the location for the custom configuration header is not strictly limited as long as the path to this file is visible to the build system.

Custom System Setup Implementation¶

Type: Bool (yes or no) | Multiple: No | Default: no

Besides project source files, STM32Cube requires additional code to properly startup the MCU and prepare a runtime environment. By default, PlatformIO is capable of compiling default implementations shipped with the framework according to the MCU field specified in a board manifest. If this functionality is already implemented as part of your project, you can force PlatformIO to skip adding default implementations via the custom_system_setup option, for example:

[env:nucleo_f401re]
platform = ststm32
framework = stm32cube
board = nucleo_f401re
board_build.stm32cube.custom_system_setup = yes

Selecting System File¶

Type: String | Multiple: No | Default: Dynamically selected

This file (e.g. system_stm32f0xx.c) is responsible for basic system initialization that is called after the reset routine and before jumping to the main function. In most cases, this option won’t be needed as the STM32Cube framework provides only one default implementation. It’s mostly used with dual-core targets (e.g. STM32H7) which can have several implementations for different boot settings of available CPU cores. The desired implementation can be selected via a special option system_file in “platformio.ini” (Project Configuration File), for example:

[env:disco_h747xi]
platform = ststm32
framework = stm32cube
board = disco_h747xi
board_build.stm32cube.system_file = system_stm32h7xx_dualcore_bootcm7_cm4gated.c

Custom Startup File¶

Type: String | Multiple: No | Default: Dynamically selected

The Startup File (e.g. startup_stm32f205xx.s) is responsible for preparing a proper runtime environment before calling the main function. It contains a minimal interrupt vector table (including ResetHanlder implementation), sets stack pointer and program counter, initializes memory, etc. In most cases, PlatformIO is capable of automatically selecting a proper startup file according to the MCU field specified in a board manifest. In case this feature fails, it’s possible to manually specify the desired startup file, for example:

[env:custom_board_name]
platform = ststm32
framework = stm32cube
board = custom_board_name
board_build.stm32cube.startup_file = startup_stm32l152xca.s

Disabling Bundled Components¶

Type: Bool (yes or no) | Multiple: No | Default: no

By default, PlatformIO adds dynamic library manifests to STM32Cube components (BSPs, middleware, etc.), so Library Dependency Finder (LDF) can be used to resolve project dependencies and suitable components will be added to the build process as standalone libraries. If your project doesn’t require this feature, it can be disabled via the disable_embedded_libs option, for example:

[env:disco_f303vc]
platform = ststm32
framework = stm32cube
board = disco_f303vc
board_build.stm32cube.disable_embedded_libs = yes

Custom Build Variant¶

Type: String | Multiple: No | Default: None

The STM32Cube framework for each MCU family may contain Board Support Packages (BSPs) for various development kits. These BSPs mostly contain drivers for on-board hardware modules (displays, sensors, etc.). The variant option is used to select what target-specific macros should be used when compiling BSP components, for example:

[env:nucleo_g474re]
platform = ststm32
framework = stm32cube
board = nucleo_g474re
board_build.stm32cube.variant = STM32G4xx_Nucleo

Custom DSP Library¶

Type: Bool (yes or no) | Multiple: No | Default: no

The STM32Cube contains header files and precompiled static archives for commonly used DSP functions. By default, PlatformIO adds paths to these headers and archives to each STM32Cube-based project. If a project already has its own implementation of the DSP library and to avoid possible conflicts with the default DSP library shipped with the framework, the custom_dsp_library can be used:

[env:nucleo_f401re]
platform = ststm32
framework = stm32cube
board = nucleo_f401re
board_build.stm32cube.custom_dsp_library = yes

Tools & Debug Probes¶

Supported debugging tools are listed in “Debug” column. For more detailed information, please scroll table by horizontal. You can switch between debugging Tools & Debug Probes using debug_tool option in “platformio.ini” (Project Configuration File).

1BitSquared¶

96Boards¶

Adafruit¶

AfroFlight¶

Airbot¶

Armed¶

Armstrap¶

Avnet Silica¶

BluesWireless¶

Diymore¶

Econode¶

Electrosmith¶

Elektor¶

Espotel¶

FYSETC¶

Generic¶

HY¶

LeafLabs¶

MXChip¶

Malyan¶

Microduino¶

MultiTech¶

Netduino¶

Olimex¶

PYBStick¶

Piconomix¶

PrntrBoard¶

RAK¶

RUMBA¶

RemRam¶