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Piyoosh
Piyoosh
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March 17, 2024
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Stm32 software tool

Hi ! 

I am very happy to start STM32F1 Series  for IOT projects. So i have experience of arduinoide software tool and STM32cube is new for me so which one will be best for smooth work ?

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Andrew Neil
Andrew NeilBest answer
Super User
March 22, 2024

As @TDK said, both will get the job done.

 

@Piyoosh wrote:

for IOT projects. 

You need to define that better.

If you're just using stuff that's already well-supported within the Arduino ecosystem, that will be a plus for the Arduino IDE.

But if you're using custom/new/unusual stuff, that might be easier with a "conventional" IDE such as STM32Cube.

 

 

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.
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mƎALLEm
mƎALLEm
ST Technical Moderator
March 17, 2024

Hello,

Use STM32CubeMX for peripheral configuration/code generation and STM32CubeIDE as IDE. They are both free.

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    Andrew Neil
    Andrew Neil
    Super User
    March 21, 2024
    @mƎALLEm wrote:

    Use STM32CubeMX for peripheral configuration/code generation and STM32CubeIDE as IDE.

    Surely, STM32CubeIDE now includes the functionality of STM32CubeMX - no need for separate tools?

    :thinking_face:

    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.
      mƎALLEm
      mƎALLEm
      ST Technical Moderator
      March 22, 2024

      Yes sure, I said that on purpose to highlight that originally the two tools are separated. Some users are using them separated.

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        TDK
        TDK
        March 17, 2024

        This is like asking if Windows or Linux is better. It's preference. And ultimately the best tool is often the one that you're familiar with. You can create competent programs using either tool.

        However, STM32CubeIDE is used way more often by the community here and is therefore (and for good reason) going to be generally recommended overall. The Arduino IDE has a lot of simplifications that might make it easier to learn in the short term but will hold you back in the long term.

        Buy a legitimate ST board, use STM32CubeIDE, and go forth and learn. There are plenty of examples. I would not recommend the STM32F1 series since it's so old, literally any other family would be better. Perhaps STM32WB.

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          Andrew Neil
          Andrew NeilBest answer
          Super User
          March 22, 2024

          As @TDK said, both will get the job done.

           

          @Piyoosh wrote:

          for IOT projects. 

          You need to define that better.

          If you're just using stuff that's already well-supported within the Arduino ecosystem, that will be a plus for the Arduino IDE.

          But if you're using custom/new/unusual stuff, that might be easier with a "conventional" IDE such as STM32Cube.

           

           

          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.
            Andrew Neil
            Andrew Neil
            Super User
            April 8, 2024

            @Piyoosh Has that answered your question?

            If so, please mark the solution.

            For further thoughts, see this new  very similar thread:

            https://community.st.com/t5/stm32cubeide-mcus/library-and-example-experience-comparible-to-the-arduino-ide/td-p/658821

             

            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.
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