The STM32 Crash course: Bare metal and CMSIS Core

🌟 Course Title: The STM32 Crash Course: Bare Metal and CMSIS Core

🚀 Build Efficient Drivers for GPIO, ADC, and USART with Minimal Code

Course Headline:

Mastering STM32 Microcontrollers: Learn Bare-Metal Programming and Overcome Boilerplate Code

Course Description:

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the boilerplate code that CubeMX or the Standard Peripheral Library (SPL) generates when working with STM32 microcontrollers? Or perhaps you're transitioning from 8-bit to 32-bit microcontrollers and finding the vast array of peripherals and families in the STM32 series a bit daunting? If either scenario rings true, this course is your ticket to mastery.

Designed for Success: 🎓 This course is meticulously designed and tested on the STM32F4 Discovery board and offers a learning curve that is equally applicable to other STM32 families. It's tailored to tackle the everyday challenges faced by embedded developers, cutting through the complexity to provide you with essential skills for programming STM32 microcontrollers from scratch.

Prerequisites: With just a basic grasp of C programming and a foundational understanding of Embedded Systems and Electronics, you're ready to dive into this course. We'll guide you through using Keil UVision 5, the go-to tool for bare-metal programming enthusiasts. The programming techniques and principles learned here are transferable to any STM32 compiler and can be applied across CMSIS-supporting compilers.

In-Depth Knowledge: You'll learn how to navigate the vast sea of information in the STM32 reference manual and datasheet, empowering you to find the exact peripherals and their registers with ease. This skill is crucial for extending your knowledge and experience as needed. You can even apply these registers in Attolic TrueStudio or STM32CUBEIDE.

Hands-On Learning: By the end of this course, you'll have conquered the biggest hurdle in learning STM32 microcontrollers: developing robust embedded systems from scratch. You'll understand the intricacies of STM32 families and be able to program at the register level, enabling you to troubleshoot and fix problems or adapt new peripherals efficiently.

Project-Based Approach: You'll engage in a variety of hands-on projects that will take you from blinking LEDs to reading analog sensors and using interrupts effectively. These projects will showcase the power of STM32 microcontrollers and guide you to optimize your code for peak performance and minimal memory usage. You'll also learn debugging techniques to resolve common issues.

Expert Guidance: The course is taught by an experienced embedded systems engineer who has a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience with STM32 microcontrollers. Expect clear, concise explanations that demystify even the most complex topics. Plus, you'll be part of a supportive community of fellow learners who are just as eager to grow in this field.

Outcome: Upon completion of this course, you will have a profound understanding of STM32 microcontrollers and the skills necessary to develop highly efficient and reliable embedded systems. You'll be equipped to navigate the complexities of the STM32 architecture, optimize your code, and build robust, real-world applications.

What You Will Learn:

• Bare-metal programming on STM32 microcontrollers
• Efficient driver development for GPIO, ADC, and USART using CMSIS Core
• How to navigate the complexities of STM32 families
• Programming at the register level for a deeper understanding and control
• Development of robust and reliable embedded systems
• Code optimization for performance and memory usage
• Debugging techniques and troubleshooting common issues

🛠️ Tools and Techniques Covered:

• Keil UVision 5
• CMSIS Core
• STM32 Reference Manual and Datasheet
• Attolic TrueStudio, STM32CUBEIDE (optional)

🚀 Join us on this journey to unlock the full potential of STM32 microcontrollers! 🚀