BLE enabled Project with freeRTOS.

[NickK]

Hello,

We are currently working on a project that requires integrating FreeRTOS with the STM32_WPAN BLE Stack. Based on various forum discussions, it seems that configuring the BLE portion of the project using CubeMX is currently not feasible.

However, as we are still in the early stages of development, we would like to retain the convenience and simplicity that CubeMX provides for setup and configuration. To address this, we have decided to split the project into two separate projects:

1. FreeRTOS and other application-related hardware/software functionality.
2. Bluetooth functionality using the STM32_WPAN BLE Stack.

Once both projects have been sufficiently developed, our plan is to merge them into a single project and continue development without relying on the CubeMX configurator.

Our question is:
Does STM or the STM community have a better approach or recommendation for addressing this issue?

Best regards,
Nick

[STTwo-32]

Hello @NickK 

I've tested the last version of CubeMX (V6.13.0) and you should be able to use both FreeRTOS and STM32_WPAN on the .ioc file.

Best Regards.

STTwo-32

[NickK]

Hello STTwo-32,

I am sorry, I may not have phrased my initial question clearly regarding integrating FreeRTOS with the STM32_WPAN BLE Stack.

Specifically, we need the ability to implement server modes beyond the default "BT SIG Heart Rate Sensor."

You're absolutely correct that we can enable FreeRTOS and STM32_WPAN in the Middleware tab within CubeMX. However, the challenge arises when trying to configure the WPAN module as needed while FreeRTOS is enabled in the same project.

So the original Question still stands.

Best regards,
Nick

 

[STTwo-32]

Hello @NickK 

Sory for my late reply, I didn't personally test such implementation, but I think the coexistence of Sequencer and FREERTOS on the same cortex-M4 may cause some issues specially on coordination of tasks (BLE tasks and others).

Best Regards.

STTwo-32

[aboabra]

Hello @NickK, 

I am currently facing similar problems. I am integrating FreeRTOS with the BLE Audio example.
What approach worked best for you?

Best regards,
Alberto