STM32 Black Pill Board | Blinking On-board LED

This blog post is a guide to start your STM32 Black Pill and control the on-board LED using a program on STM32CubeIDE.

Supplies

Software:

• STM32CubeIDE
• STM32CubeProgrammer

Hardware:

• Desktop or a laptop
• USB-C cable
• STM32 Black Pill

Step 1: Create a Project File on STM32CubeIDE

• Type the project name.
• Choose your preferred programming language, binary type and project type.
• Choose "Add necessary library files" for less errors and problems.

Step 2: Pinout & Clock Configurations

Save your file.

Step 3: Code

• Save your file, this will generate files.
• Go to Core < Src < main.c.
• Go to int main() which is around line 95.
• Change the code inside while(1).
• Debug the code .

Step 4: Open the Project File in File Explorer

• Copy the path of .elf file.

Step 5: Setup STM32CubeProgrammer

• We will bootload STM using USB, this tutorial does not use ST-Link.
• Next, press on "Open file" and select the .elf file from the project folder.
• Press on "Download".

Step 6: Result

Once compiled, disconnect and reconnect the STM board using USB-C cable.

your STM32 Board's onboard LED should now start blinking.