STM32 Nucleo (C)

Summary

The STM32 lab allows users to program and control an ST WB55RG Nucleo board remotely. In this version of the laboratory, it is programmed using a fully web-based C/C++ online IDE. It includes various input and output peripherals, such as switches, buttons, potentiometers, and sensors, as well as an LCD screen and a servo motor. The laboratory can be used to study low-energy consumption modes. It is suitable for use in courses on embedded systems, microcontroller programming, the Internet of Things (IoT), etc.

 

Laboratory Hardware and Peripherals

The STM32 remote laboratory by LabsLand allows users to program and control an ST Nucleo WB55RG board and various input and output peripherals, such as LEDs, an RGB LED, switches, an OLED display, and a servo motor. The laboratory also supports a range of low-power modes, including Sleep, Low-power run, Low-power sleep, Stop 0, Stop 1, Stop 2, Standby, and Shutdown. These modes can be used to study the impact of energy consumption on the performance and functionality of the STM32 board.

 

The online IDE

This laboratory is used through an online Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for programming the STM32 board using C/C++. This IDE, developed by LabsLand, is fully web-based and easy to use, making it suitable and effective for educational purposes. With the online IDE, students can write, compile, and upload code to the STM32 board from any computer with an internet connection. The online IDE also includes a range of features and tools.

 

The starting code

In traditional workflows, students using the STM32 remote laboratory by LabsLand might begin by using STM32CubeMX to generate a basic project that is compatible with the hardware and their project. To facilitate this process, LabsLand has pre-generated such a project and made it available to users as a starting point. This project is designed to be directly compatible with the hardware and serves as a good general starting point for educational purposes.

The STM32 remote laboratory relies internally on this template project, which can be downloaded by users to examine how it is configured. Users who wish to modify the template or generate their own project using STM32CubeMX can do so. In this case, they may prefer to use the alternative version of the laboratory that does not include an online IDE. That alternative version allows users to program the STM32 board using standard vendor or industry toolchains and upload a binary compiled file to the laboratory.

 

Courses & Applications

The STM32 remote laboratory by LabsLand is a versatile platform that can be applied to a wide range of courses, including:

• Introduction to microcontrollers
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Low-power computing
• Sensor interfacing
• Embedded Systems
• Computer Architecture

These courses may involve programming the STM32 board, interfacing with various sensors and peripherals, and studying the principles of microcontroller-based systems and IoT. The STM32 remote lab provides the necessary hardware and software tools for hands-on learning and experimentation in these areas.

 

Other versions of this laboratory

In this version of the laboratory users program the boards using LabsLand's online C/C++ IDE, an easy-to-use IDE with a shallow learning cuve designed for educational use.

An alternative version of the lab is available ("STM32 Nucleo - No IDE") that is designed to be used with any toolchain, including industry-standard toolchains, offline IDEs or fully-fledged online IDEs such as Mbed's. In this alternative version, users upload directly compiled binary files to program the board.

 

The REMOCLEC project

The development of this laboratory is conducted as part of the REMOCLEC project. The REMOCLEC consortium, led by LabsLand, is also formed by the University of Deusto and Plegma Labs. REMOCLEC is funded by the Smart4All European project, which is funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme.