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January 6, 2025
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Using ST-Link of STM32F4 Discovery Board for programming STM32WB

  • January 6, 2025
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Hello,

I am new to STM32WB series. I have designed my custom board, but I can not upload the program. I am using ST link on  STM32F4 Discovery board but I sees "Target no device found".  

Please confirm if we can use Stink on STM32F4 Discovery board to upload the program or not. 

 

Thanks

Best answer by Nico3

Please note I am able to program STM32WB MCU now.  The issue was with soldering. Most likely one of connection was dry.   It is really challenging to manually solder QFN package.  

 

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STTwo-32
Technical Moderator
January 6, 2025

Hello @Nico3 

I've just tested this using the STM32F4DISCOVERY and the Nucleo-WB55CG and I can confirm that it should work fine. I think this problem may be on your HW design. 

PS: If you want to use the embedded ST-Link of the STM32F4DISCOVERY to program your STM32WB based design, you can use the Connector CN2 pins after taking off the 2 jumpers of the CN3.

Best Regards.

STTwo-32

Andrew Neil
Super User
January 6, 2025

As @STTwo-32 says, it should work.

So the problem must be in:

  • your custom board - design and/or implementation;
  • your configuration of the Discovery board;
  • your connections between Discovery & custom boards;
  • any combination of the above

Please see How to write your question to maximize your chances to find a solution - in particular:

  • Provide schematic of your custom board
  • Provide schematic of Disco connection to your custom board 
  • What tools are you using (including versions)? Show the error message(s) you get
  • Some good, clear photos of your setup may help

 

A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that worked.A complex system designed from scratch never works and cannot be patched up to make it work.
Nico3AuthorBest answer
Senior
January 6, 2025

Please note I am able to program STM32WB MCU now.  The issue was with soldering. Most likely one of connection was dry.   It is really challenging to manually solder QFN package.  

 

Andrew Neil
Super User
January 6, 2025
A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that worked.A complex system designed from scratch never works and cannot be patched up to make it work.