Setting up the P-NUCLEO-53L8A1 issue

[STLearner]

Hi ST Experts,

I am working with the P-NUCLEO-53L8A1 evaluation kit and have followed the user guide to install the necessary software packages and GUI. I was able to detect the STLINK COM port connected to the evaluation board.

However, after refreshing the list and attempting to flash the firmware, I repeatedly receive an error message and am unable to connect to the sensor successfully, despite multiple attempts.

Could you please advise what might be causing this issue with my board?

Thank you. 

[John E KVAM]

We have seen this before and it's a problem with the version of your PC. But instead of trying to update that let's try something different. 

First check to see if you have a D: drive. It's called NOD_F401. it should be seen by your system explorer.

The debugger (which you are trying to interface with) is the STM32 on the break-off part of the board nearest the USB connector. It simulates a memory stick. And some companies find those a security risk. If your company has disabled it, you need to contact them.

The software is trying to copy a .bin file to that D: drive, and you can do it manually. 

The code is located in C:\STMicroelectronics\VL53L8CX_GUI\ and in this file is a \Resources folder. In that folder is a .bin file. Try dragging and dropping that .bin file into your D: drive. 

Does that work?

If not you are going to have to tell me what is in that robocopy_log.txt file.

It's supposed to say what went wrong. 

- john