STM32 Microcontroller Getting Started Guide for STM32 VL Discovery

About this manual

This document serves as a getting started guide for the STM32 microcontroller family, specifically utilizing the STM32 VL Discovery kit. It covers essential topics including required hardware and software installation using the GNU toolchain and STM32 firmware library.

The guide provides detailed instructions on configuring peripherals such as asynchronous serial communication, SPI, I2C, timers, interrupts, DMA, DAC, and ADC. It includes a list of exercises ranging from basic blinking lights to complex applications like waveform generation and audio playback.

What's inside

• Required Hardware
• Software Installation
• Introduction to STM32 F1
• Skeleton Program
• STM32 Configuration
• Asynchronous Serial Communication
• SPI Interface
• I2C Protocol
• Timers and Interrupts
• DMA and ADC

Frequently asked questions

What hardware is required for the exercises?

The document specifies that the STM32 VL Discovery kit is the primary hardware used.

Which software tools are recommended?

Users should install the GNU Tool chain and the STM32 Firmware Library to begin programming.

What microcontroller core is covered?

The guide focuses on the Cortex-M3 architecture found in the STM32 F1 series.