Using DfuSeDemo.exe and STM32CubeProgrammer with the same drivers

[mfrank9]

Hallo

Since i installated STM32CubeProgrammer the DfuseDemo no longer works.

I found out that the driver is the Problem.

When i use "STM32 Bootloader" --> STM32Cubeprogrammer find the µC but DfuseDemo don´t.

When i use "STM Device in DFU Mode Version: 3.0.6.1" --> DfuseDemo find the µC but STM32Cubeprogrammer don´t.

In the development department we use stm32cube programmer. However, dfuseDemo is to be used in other departments and by the customer.

Is there a possibility to use both software without changing the driver?

Could the latest versions of the programs agree on one (or both) drivers?

[Houda GHABRI · Accepted solution]

Hi @mfrank9​ ,

DfuseDemo and STM32Cubeprogrammer drivers are incompatible so it is not possible use both without changing the driver.

Is there any reason to use DfuseDemo ?

I recommend you to use STM32Cubeprogrammer for all your tests, if there is any limitation when using STM32CubeProgrammer, please come back to us and we will help you.

Houda

[mfrank9]

Hi

the STM32Cubeprogrammer has no limitation.

But if we send an newer Software to our constumers we need a software which is easy to use.

STM32Cube has some settings where the customer shouldn't change anything.

We need a simple software which can only update the controller without many buttons.

DfuseDemo is perfekt for this case

[Ben K]

I believe the STM32CubeProgrammer has a command line option as well, but I can't really recall the details. I'm not using that software because it only allows to use the ROM bootloader of STM32's, unlike the DfuSeDemo. I did make my own DFU updater, which is open source, and works with the same USB driver as STM32CubeProg: https://github.com/IntergatedCircuits/LibUsbDfu It has a very straightforward command line interface, it couldn't get simpler than that.

[Houda GHABRI]

Hi @mfrank9​ ,

Certainly, Cubeprogrammer contains more features but it still easy to use :)

If you want to use the software without buttons , the command line STM32CubeProgrammer_CLI is also available with many options , It's possible to do all operations (download, modifying option bytes) using CLI.

regards,

Houda