STM32F103C8T6

This repo is STM32F103C8T6 microcontroller with FreeRTOS using Keil and STM32CubeMX.

Both methods (HAL and Register-based) are viable for STM32 development, with HAL providing ease of use and register manipulation offering greater control.

Table of Contents

• STM32F103C8T6 Development using Keil
  • 1. Development Using HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer)
  • 2. Development Using Direct Register Manipulation
• Debugging Methods for Embedded Systems

STM32F103C8T6 Development using Keil

This part contains two examples of developing applications for the STM32F103C8T6 microcontroller using Keil. One example is based on the HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer) library, while the other uses direct register manipulation for more control over the hardware.

1. Development Using HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer)

The HAL library is a higher-level abstraction provided by STM32CubeMX and STMicroelectronics, which simplifies working with STM32 peripherals.

Steps:

1. Install STM32CubeMX and Keil uVision.
2. Create a New Project Using STM32CubeMX:
   • Select STM32F103C8T6 and configure peripherals.
   • Set the toolchain to MDK-ARM (Keil).
   • Generate code.
3. Open the Project in Keil and modify main.c.
4. Compile and Flash the Code to the STM32F103C8T6.

Example Code (HAL):

#include "stm32f1xx_hal.h"

int main(void)
{
    HAL_Init();  // Initialize the HAL Library

    __HAL_RCC_GPIOA_CLK_ENABLE();  // Enable the GPIOA clock

    GPIO_InitTypeDef GPIO_InitStruct = {0};
    GPIO_InitStruct.Pin = GPIO_PIN_5;
    GPIO_InitStruct.Mode = GPIO_MODE_OUTPUT_PP;  // Push-pull output
    GPIO_InitStruct.Pull = GPIO_NOPULL;
    GPIO_InitStruct.Speed = GPIO_SPEED_FREQ_LOW;
    HAL_GPIO_Init(GPIOA, &GPIO_InitStruct);

    while (1)
    {
        HAL_GPIO_TogglePin(GPIOA, GPIO_PIN_5);  // Toggle the LED
        HAL_Delay(500);  // 500 ms delay
    }
}

2. Development Using Direct Register Manipulation

Direct register programming offers finer control and faster execution by directly manipulating the hardware registers.

Steps:

1. Create a New Keil Project and select STM32F103C8T6 as the target. (Using CMSIS-DAP)
2. Add CMSIS and Startup Files.
3. Enable GPIOA Clock and Configure GPIO Registers.
4. Write the Main Application Code.

Example Code (Register Programming):

#include "stm32f10x.h"

void delay_ms(uint32_t ms);

int main(void)
{
    RCC->APB2ENR |= RCC_APB2ENR_IOPAEN;  // Enable GPIOA clock

    GPIOA->CRL &= ~(GPIO_CRL_MODE5 | GPIO_CRL_CNF5);  // Clear mode and CNF bits
    GPIOA->CRL |= (GPIO_CRL_MODE5_1 | GPIO_CRL_MODE5_0);  // Output mode, max speed 50 MHz
    GPIOA->CRL |= GPIO_CRL_CNF5_0;  // General purpose output push-pull

    while (1)
    {
        GPIOA->BSRR = GPIO_BSRR_BS5;  // Set Pin 5 high
        delay_ms(500);  // Delay 500 ms

        GPIOA->BSRR = GPIO_BSRR_BR5;  // Set Pin 5 low
        delay_ms(500);  // Delay 500 ms
    }
}

void delay_ms(uint32_t ms)
{
    for (uint32_t i = 0; i < ms * 8000; i++) {
        __NOP();  // No operation
    }
}

Debugging Methods for Embedded Systems

• Serial Debugging:

  • Send debug information to the computer via serial communication.
  • Use serial assistant tools (e.g., Tera Term, PuTTY) to display data.

• Display Debugging:

  • Connect a display (LCD, OLED) directly to the microcontroller.
  • Print debug information on the display in real-time.

• Keil Debugging Mode:

  • Use Keil's debug features: step-by-step execution, breakpoints, register/variable inspection.

• JTAG/SWD Debugging:

  • Use JTAG/SWD interfaces for real-time access to internal states.
  • Enables advanced debugging with breakpoints and tracing.

• Logic Analyzer:

  • Monitor communication protocols like I2C, SPI, or UART.
  • Capture and analyze electrical signals to debug communication issues.

• On-Chip Debugging (OCD):

  • Use microcontroller’s built-in debugging hardware for real-time debugging.
  • Useful for power-sensitive applications.

• Simulator Debugging:

  • Simulate microcontroller behavior in IDEs (e.g., Keil) without hardware.
  • Perform unit testing and debugging in a virtual environment.