Do i need to bring firmware on STM32F103CBT6 when using as ST-Link?

[Steff Jahnk]

Posted on August 08, 2017 at 10:52

Hello,

i want to make my own layout with the STM32F103CBT6 as ST-Link, and im not sure, if i can use this Chip as out of the Box ST-Link or if i have to put some firmware on it to use it this way. My Intention is, to use the ST-Link similar to the NUCLEF303RE-Board (see Attachment page 3 of 4). Thanks!

#firmware? #nucleof303 #st-link #stm32f103cbt6

[Tilen MAJERLE]

Posted on August 08, 2017 at 11:44

Hello

steffen.jahnke

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STM32F103 is empty when you buy it. You have to flash program with ST-Link binary file and then you can use it as ST-Link programmer.

Best regards,

Tilen

[Steff Jahnk]

Posted on August 08, 2017 at 11:52

Hello

Majerle.Tilen

,

thanks for your answer! Iam new in ST-Programming. Could you tell me where to find that binary file? And which software do i need to flash the binary on the controller? Thanks a lot!

Best Regards,

Steffen

[Uwe Bonnes]

Posted on August 08, 2017 at 12:08

Tilen,

did you try? In my understanding, ST-Link is started by a bootloader, and ST does not officially distribute the bootloader image.