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Associate III
September 8, 2026
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Not able to connect to the controller using the st-link v3 mini.

  • September 8, 2026
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Hi all,
I am using ST link v3 mini when i try to connect the controller using the st link v3 it is showing as the
Error : unable to get the core ID.

But when i try to connect the controller using the DFU mode.
i am able to connect to the controller and able to program the controller and option bytes are also AA(RDP 0)>.
 

What is issue why i am not able to connect to the mcu using the St link (SWD) but able to connect to the controller using the DFU mode.
is there anything i have to make changes in the cube programmer.
 

Best answer by TejasK

I tried this also still it is showing 
error: unable to get the core ID

I figured it that the clk pin is still 3.3v.
the SWCLK pin  is internally got damaged.
Maybe because of 2 reasons the SWCLK got damaged
1. i think because of the ESD surge.
2. Vdd is also next to the clk in the controller may

Thank you.

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Andrew Neil
Super User
September 8, 2026

You haven’t said what controller, or what board it’s on

 

 

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A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that worked.A complex system designed from scratch never works and cannot be patched up to make it work.
TejasKAuthor
Associate III
September 8, 2026

I am using the STM32f407vet6 controller.

Andrew Neil
Super User
September 8, 2026

and what board is it on?

 

 

A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that worked.A complex system designed from scratch never works and cannot be patched up to make it work.
AScha.3
Super User
September 8, 2026

Hi,

You need to have reset connected; and then BOOT0 low ; 

then try to connect :  hw-reset + under reset - >

 

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TejasKAuthorBest answer
Associate III
September 8, 2026

I tried this also still it is showing 
error: unable to get the core ID

I figured it that the clk pin is still 3.3v.
the SWCLK pin  is internally got damaged.
Maybe because of 2 reasons the SWCLK got damaged
1. i think because of the ESD surge.
2. Vdd is also next to the clk in the controller may

Thank you.