STM32 Black Pill | Using HAL Programming to Use I2C LCD

In this tutorial, we'll use an STM32 Black Pill to program an I²C LCD on STM32CubeIDE using HAL programming.

Supplies

Hardware:

• STM32 Black Pill
• 16*2 I²C LCD
• Laptop or desktop
• USB-C cable
• Few jumper wires

Software:

• STM32CubeIDE
• STM32CubeProgrammer

Step 1: Project Creation

• Create a new STM32 project from File > New > STM32 Project
• Select the appropriate board.

Step 2: Pinout Selection

• Configure your board's clock.
• Save using Ctrl + S.

Step 3: 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".

• Go to "Erasing and Programming" from the menu in the left.
• Go to file path and select the .elf file and press "Start automatic mode".
• Once compiled, disconnect and reconnect the STM board.