Community guidelines

To maximize your experience with STM32 Sidekick, follow these guidelines: Log in to the ST Community: log in to the community platform and navigate to the start page, forum boards related to STM32, knowledge base articles related to STM32 or developer news section. Locate STM32 Sidekick at the bottom right of the forum pages to start interacting with it. Select your STM32 series: before asking a question, select the specific STM32 series relevant to your project. This helps STM32 Sidekick understand the context of your design and provide tailored assistance. Be specific and clear: when describing your STM32 design or technical challenge, provide detailed and precise information. Clear context enables STM32 Sidekick to offer the most relevant and accurate suggestions. Use full series names rather than abbreviations. Prompt limitations: you may submit a limited number of prompts per day. This policy ensures fair access for all users and maintains optimal system performance. Respect com

The language of this community is English. See reference. DON'T put the ENTIRE question in the title.  Keep your title short and concise, you add additional information in the Description section. Need to insert code? Use this button in the editor to post it.  Make sure you include a reference to the product concerned and the type of problem:1. [Part Number] Always state the FULL Part Number of the product used. 2. [Environment] Describe the environment used as toolchain and hardware and state the version used.3. [Schematics] If it is a custom board --> Share the schematics using “Attach file” option or inserting some image.4. [Details] Describe the symptoms observed (examples: error messages, wrong behavior, screenshots of signals…).5. [Expected behavior] If the question is related to performance then what is the target. 6. [How to reproduce] Detail the steps you have taken to get the behavior seen and clarify the set-up [Input, Output]. 7. [Occurrence] Is the prob

While writing content, you can add code samples to your posts. It is important to do it as explained below to increase the readability of your content. 1. Click the “Insert/Edit” code sample button in the content editor toolbar: 2. Select the appropriate language from the dropdown menu: 3. Paste the sample code and click OK. Related articles:How to postGetting faster and better answers in the communityHow to write your question to maximize your chances to find a solution

The following Boolean operators can be used to include or exclude search terms in the search box of ST community: The OR operator is a default option. To search for one of the following search terms “Flash” or “MCU”, use the query: Flash MCU or Flash OR MCU. The search engine also runs this operation with the || symbol: Flash || MCU. *The AND operator checks for all defined terms in the text of a single content. To search for content with both “Flash” and “MCU” terms, use the query: Flash AND MCU. The search engine also runs this type of query with the && symbol: Flash&&MCU. Note: The && operator should be used without space between terms. The + operator creates a requirement in which the term after the + symbol must be included in search results. If the content must contain “Flash” but may contain “MCU”, use the following query: +Flash MCU. The - operator creates a requirement in which the term

“Accepted solutions” are much more than a simple green checkmark next to a subject. They are instrumental in helping community members find answers to their questions faster and more effectively. The “Accepted solutions” mark also helps community members move up the ranks in the ST Community and become known as true experts in their field.Here is how you can use “Accepted solutions” to reward community members who have helped you and contribute to the growth and quality of the ST Community, benefiting all members, including yourself: Post your question in the community following the instructions from our “How to Post” tutorial. Wait for a reply from one of our experts, a community member, or an ST employee. Continue the conversation if needed until a solution is found. Once your initial question has been answered, click on "Accept as Solution" on the post, which solved your issue or answered your question:     Threads marked as “Accepted solutions” stand ou

When copying and pasting content, you might often see this error message:  "Your post has been changed because invalid HTML was found in the message body. The invalid HTML has been removed. Please review the message and send the message when you are satisfied."To overcome this problem, you need to paste the content as plain text: Windows users: use the following Keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + V to paste previously copied content into your post. macOS users: use the following Keyboard shortcut Command + Option + Shift + V to paste previously copied content into your post. iOS or iPadOS users: paste a copied text into the Notes App, copy it from there and paste into your post. Android users: choose "Paste without formatting" from the context menu to paste previously copied content into your post.

There are two formats of displaying threads: Linear format (default) - all replies are in one line with the opening post. Threaded format - replies are shifted to the right in relation to the posts that they reply to.   To switch from linear (default) to threaded format, follow these steps: Click on your avatar in the upper right corner and choose “My settings”: Go to “Preferences” > “Display” and choose the “Threaded format”. Once you have made the preferred changes, click “Save”.     Related article: How to set up your profile - STMicroelectronics Community

Getting AI-generated responses from a variety of prompts is more accessible than ever. The accessibility and ease-of-use have also impacted the ST Community, as we have observed posts predominantly generated by AI. These guidelines are written to provide you with our current stance on generative AI.  The ST Community does not allow the usage of generative AI to predominantly generate posts and replies. We depend on and trust our community users to provide original, verified replies and solutions (see ST Community Terms and Conditions, article 3.6.1, section h.)Generative AI cannot ensure a legitimate and factual answer, even though the presentation, language, and formatting may seem appealing and legitimate. This is also known as a “hallucination” meaning that the response seems coherent, but the actual content is not factual. In some cases, responses provided by generative AI can be harmful and unsafe.Therefore, the consequence of using generative AI is considered a de

ST Community members are divided into tiered ranks which reflects how active and helpful they are. As you actively participate in the community through asking and answering questions, providing Accepted Solutions, you will advance in the community’s ranking system, be acknowledged as an expert in your area and even featured on our home page and board page. The “Top solution authors” leaderboard shows data of the last 30 days:                             Here is a summary of the rank structure starting with the initial achievement and ending with the highest one: Visitor Visitor II Explorer Explorer II Graduate Graduate II Associate Associate II Associate III Senior Senior II Senior III Lead Lead II Lead III Principal Principal II  Principal III Chief Chief II Chief III Evangelist Evangelist II Evangelist III Guru Super User - a rank obtained only by being part of The Super User Program. You can increase

We foster a supportive and inclusive community where members can freely ask questions, share their experiences, express their opinions, and engage in discussions related to their design projects. Our goal is to create a platform where everyone feels comfortable and valued, promoting a collaborative environment for learning, and exchanging ideas. Our moderation team is here to make sure that our members follow the ST Community Terms and Conditions. We appreciate your feedback on posts or comments that seem inappropriate (e.g. spam, abusive language, duplications), by flagging posts for moderation. Simply click on the “flag icon” on the thread or comment that does not seem appropriate. Every single thread and comment in the community has a "flag” icon. You can access it in the menus shown below (note that your menu has fewer options than the ones shown on these images) This is the menu for a s

The best way to find an answer quickly and effectively for your question is to make good use of the search tool available in the ST Community. Chances are that a question, which is similar (or identical) to yours, has already been asked - and answered.  Other community members would be more inclined and happier to help you if they knew you had already done your homework and to tried finding an answer yourself before asking the question.  Click on the search box at the top of the page and enter the terms most closely related to your question or issue. We recommend that you choose some keywords and try a few variations, as other members may have worded their question differently:  As you type in your search terms, a list of existing questions and knowledge articles related to what you are typing appears below the search bar. Take a moment to scan these suggestions, as this will save you time. Your search results come up with a few different useful filte

Posting a question or starting a discussion in the ST Community is simple and should look familiar to you if you have used an online community in the past - or even a standard text editor! Hover your mouse over a category of the community from the top navigation bar: Product forums for technical questions. Select the board concerned by your question.   Click on “Start a post” on the community's homepage.  You will now see the posting area as described below: 1. Enter a brief description of your question or post. This is the subject of your post.- Use relevant and descriptive keywords to help users know what the rest of your post is about, and keep it short, ideally under 70 characters. - You will be able to add more information in the Body section.2. This field is only available on the community's homepage. Select the board concerned by your post. 3. Enter more details about your post. Add a detailed description of your issue including the steps you have already t

Digital communities can go a long way. We hope you enjoy working and exchanging ideas with fellow members. To foster good interactions and help community users know who you are, we suggest you set up your profile. Navigate to “My settings” at the top-right of your screen and follow these steps: 1 – Upload a profile picture by going to the avatars tab. You can upload a photo of yourself or anything else that can help community users learn more about who you are. If you are not comfortable uploading a photo of yourself, think about adding an image related to your favorite hobbies or professional interests. You can also choose an avatar from existing collections in the community.  2 – In the biography section, you can write a short bio to let our members know who you are and what you are interested in. If you are here to help others, you may also want to mention the ST products you specialize in. Go to “Personal” > “Personal information”

General tips1. Update your profile with your photo/avatar and update your nickname. In “Biography” tell us a bit about yourself. This helps other members identify you more easily, which will, in turn, lead to faster answers and more helpful conversations. 2. Do your homework. Members of the ST Community enjoy helping contributors who have done some initial investigation into the problem. Search the community before posting and try all solutions already available. 3. Remember that technical questions belong in the Product forums category. 4. Do not post the same question in multiple areas of the community. This makes it harder for others to find answers and implies more effort for those trying to help you answer your question. To maintain clarity and efficiency, duplicate content will be removed.5. Do not use all caps. It looks aggressive (like shouting!) for most users and can impact your likelihood of receiving an answer. 6. "Bumping" a topic after 24 hours will not help you get

The ST Community is divided into different categories with different goals: Product forums, Knowledge base, Learning, and Developer news. You can access these areas using the top navigation menu.• The Product forums centralize the questions posted live in the ST Community. Our support teams and expert community members reply to your questions in the Product Forum. All posts can be manually tagged, much like the process of using hashtags on social media platforms. Feel free to use the pre-defined ones in the system to ensure your post is linked to all the appropriate topics. • The Knowledge base contains technical information and FAQ articles written by ST experts to help you get started with an ST product or to improve your knowledge in a given area.• In the Learning section, you find online learning courses to delve further into a topic, such as video lessons and full MOOCs recorded by ST employees.• In Developer news, you find technical insights and the latest news on products,

ST Community Terms and Conditions   These T&Cs apply to Your use of the ST Community Site.  You agree to abide by these T&Cs whenever you Use the Community, navigate through its pages or resources, or read or use documents and information posted on the Community.  The Community also protects the interests of all of our members, as well as our goodwill and reputation.   IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THESE T&CS, YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO USE THE COMMUNITY.  Article 1 – Definitions: The following terms shall have the following meanings:  “Community” means ST Community Site.  “Community Content” means all content, including without limitation, language, data, information, and images, provided through, or disclosed by use of the Community, whether by us, our customers, or other Users of the Community.   “Feedback” means any suggestion or idea for improving, enhancing, and/or modifyin

Welcome to the ST Community!Looking for solutions and tips to overcome your design challenges? You are in the right place! Find answers to your questions and share insights with your peers and ST experts. Join discussion threads, read articles in the knowledge base, or increase your skills thanks to online courses from the academy. The ST community brings together ST customers, students, technology enthusiasts and is open to anyone interested in the semiconductor industry.  Before you start participating:1. Check your profile picture and choose an avatar. You can also decide to upload an image of your choice.2. Set the subscriptions and notifications on your profile to personalize the feed. Five rules for a successful community All community members should abide by the following rules:  1.Be respectful.   Please keep your tone positive and your comments constructive. Respect other users’ views, regardless of age, gender, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientati