Free IDE for STM8 development

WMaca · ‎2019-01-13

HI ST Team,

We are planning to use STM8S103F2 MCU for dimmer application like the STEVAL-ILD004V2 reference board.

Do you have IDE we can use (for free) or we need to get Keil/IAR license?

Regards,

Walter

AvaTar · ‎2019-01-13

I think there are free versions of the Ride IDE (Raisonance) and Cosmic toolchain, but feature limited. At least there used to be.

The STM8 never gained steam outside industrial/commercial applications, so there are very few free tools.

WMaca · ‎2019-01-14

Hi,

So, it is not popular. Are you suggesting using the STM32 for this application?

Regards,

Walter

AvaTar · ‎2019-01-14

I'd say "not popular" is not the right word.

IMHO the STM8 was never really pushed by ST for hobbyists, in form of inexpensive or free development tools (boards + toolchains). Obviously there were and their are enough commercial customers.

I had used the STM8 in one of my former companies for a lighting application as well, with the RIDE toolchain. It did work out.

If you get along with the STM8 and one of the few available toolchains, fine. No need to switch over.

Uwe Bonnes · ‎2019-01-14

SDCC also knows the STM8. It is however "only" a compiler, not a IDE.

AvaTar · ‎2019-01-14

> It is however "only" a compiler, not a IDE.

That wouldn't bother me, as long as it is complete (with assembler/linker).

But the STM8 has dozens of derivates as well. Not sure if SDCC delivers specific headers and startup codes.

And finally, there is the question of debugging.

oz1lqb · ‎2019-01-15

hi. cosmic is free without limitations all you have to do is register it

i use it with stvd and i works very well for me.