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October 15, 2025
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Error when trying to compile using Arduino IDE for Blue Pill

  • October 15, 2025
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Hello!

I've been uploading code to my STM32 Bluepill using my computer but it died recently and I had to use a different computer. After adding the library for the STM32F1, i tried to compile and upload again but i received these errors. Im a bit lost on where to start and would appreciate if anyone could help point me in the right direction for a fix!!

 

The error code from the arduino terminal is as below


exec: "C:\\Users\\hisha\\AppData\\Local\\Arduino15\\packages\\STMicroelectronics\\tools\\xpack-arm-none-eabi-gcc\\14.2.1-1.1/bin/arm-none-eabi-gcc": file does not exist

Compilation error: exec: "C:\\Users\\hisha\\AppData\\Local\\Arduino15\\packages\\STMicroelectronics\\tools\\xpack-arm-none-eabi-gcc\\14.2.1-1.1/bin/arm-none-eabi-gcc": file does not exist

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    Best answer by Andrew Neil

    Note that Blue Pill is not an ST Product, and likely does not contain a genuine STM32.

    This forum isn't focussed on Arduino - the place for STM32 Arduino support is: https://www.stm32duino.com/

    For general Arduino Support:  https://forum.arduino.cc/

     

    @Potatogineer wrote:

    The error code from the arduino terminal is as below


    exec: "C:\\Users\\hisha\\AppData\\Local\\Arduino15\\packages\\STMicroelectronics\\tools\\xpack-arm-none-eabi-gcc\\14.2.1-1.1/bin/arm-none-eabi-gcc": file does not exist

    Compilation error: exec: "C:\\Users\\hisha\\AppData\\Local\\Arduino15\\packages\\STMicroelectronics\\tools\\xpack-arm-none-eabi-gcc\\14.2.1-1.1/bin/arm-none-eabi-gcc": file does not exist

    arm-none-eabi-gcc is the compiler executable - so your GCC compiler is not (properly) installed.

    Arduino IDE specific forum: https://forum.arduino.cc/c/development-tools/ide-2-x/93

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    Andrew NeilAnswer
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    October 15, 2025

    Note that Blue Pill is not an ST Product, and likely does not contain a genuine STM32.

    This forum isn't focussed on Arduino - the place for STM32 Arduino support is: https://www.stm32duino.com/

    For general Arduino Support:  https://forum.arduino.cc/

     

    @Potatogineer wrote:

    The error code from the arduino terminal is as below


    exec: "C:\\Users\\hisha\\AppData\\Local\\Arduino15\\packages\\STMicroelectronics\\tools\\xpack-arm-none-eabi-gcc\\14.2.1-1.1/bin/arm-none-eabi-gcc": file does not exist

    Compilation error: exec: "C:\\Users\\hisha\\AppData\\Local\\Arduino15\\packages\\STMicroelectronics\\tools\\xpack-arm-none-eabi-gcc\\14.2.1-1.1/bin/arm-none-eabi-gcc": file does not exist

    arm-none-eabi-gcc is the compiler executable - so your GCC compiler is not (properly) installed.

    Arduino IDE specific forum: https://forum.arduino.cc/c/development-tools/ide-2-x/93

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      PotatogineerAuthor
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      October 15, 2025

      Ah gotcha apologies and thanks for the clarification

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        Ozone
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        October 15, 2025

        > The error code from the arduino terminal is as below
        >exec: "C:\\Users\\hisha\\AppData\\Local\\Arduino15\\packages\\STMicroelectronics\\tools\\xpack-arm-none-eabi-gcc\\14.2.1-1.1/bin/arm-none-eabi-gcc": file does not exist

        Dabbling in Arduino occasionally, I think it means the corresponding platform ("boards" in Arduino jargon) is not installed on this PC. Check within Arduino's  "board manager".

        PS:
        And yes, Arduino is not well supported on this forum.
        Although a few members have some experience with it.

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          Andrew Neil
          Super User
          October 15, 2025

          @Potatogineer  in particular, STM32 (or, in fact, any Cortex-M MCU) needs a different compiler from AVR (the "traditional" Arduino MCU).

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          Ozone
          Explorer
          October 15, 2025

          The same toolchain should work for all boards based on Cortex M devices.
          Not sure about the Arduino equivalent of the respective BSPs.

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