This guide explains the steps to connect STM32WB, STM32WBA, or STM32WB0 series devices to the STM32CubeMonitor-RF tool. STM32CubeMonitor-RF is a software utility designed to monitor and analyze wireless communication, particularly Bluetooth® LE (BLE). Follow the instructions below to upload the required firmware and transparent mode code, and establish a reliable Bluetooth® LE connection for debugging and development purposes.
1. Connecting to STM32CubeMonitor-RF
1.1 Using the STM32WB series
- Upload the BLE_Stack_full_extended_fw.bin file specific to your microcontroller unit (MCU). Ensure the latest versions of both the STM32WB firmware upgrade service (FUS) and STM32CubeProgrammer are used.
- Upload the transparent mode code. ST provides examples in the STM32CubeWB projects. Perform this step either after compilation (recommended) or by using the .bin file with STM32CubeProgrammer.
- Click the [Start Wireless Stack] button in STM32CubeProgrammer.
- Open STM32CubeMonitor-RF and connect in BLE mode.
- Select the correct COM port and baud rate, then click [Connect].
1.2 Using the STM32WBA series
- Upload the transparent mode code. ST provides examples in the STM32CubeWBA projects. Perform this step either after compilation (recommended) or by using the .bin file with STM32CubeProgrammer.
- Open STM32CubeMonitor-RF and connect in BLE mode.
- Select the correct COM port and baud rate, then click [Connect].
1.3 Using the STM32WB0 series
- Upload the transparent mode code. ST provides examples in the STM32CubeWB0 projects. Perform this step either after compilation (recommended) or by using the .bin file with STM32CubeProgrammer.
- Open STM32CubeMonitor-RF and connect in BLE mode.
- Select the correct COM port and baud rate, then click Connect.
Note: If required, reset the device before clicking the [Connect] button in STM32CubeMonitor-RF.
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