Use Micro Framework with STM3240G-EVAL Board

NETMF & Gadgeteer
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I am trying to find information on how to use the micro framework with this board. Visual Studio is not able to recognize the board is connected so I know I have the configuration incorrect. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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@ csnyder29 - which firmware are you using ? Did you compile it yourself ?

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I am only able to connect to the board using the ST-Link, and have yet to install firmware. What should I be using? I am new to this board and still learning my way around.

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There’s not a specific port of netmf for this device that I can see. The F429 Discovery board on the other hand has a supported netmf port available for download. My suspicion is if you wanted this as an easy to use netmf device you may be in for a surprise :slight_smile: :frowning: .

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@ Brett - that is what I was afraid of. I can find tons of information for the discovery board but not the EVAL board.

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You can find the older sources at https://netmf4stm32.codeplex.com

You have to compile them.

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Hardest part would be to add the external ram to the base port - not overly hard for one of the nerds to front up.

And no @ Brett… it wont be this nerd as i am using the Disco429

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@ Bill Gates - F429 you say, what netmf version do you have running ? I’m hoping for 4.3.1 …

@ Twimc - Depending where you use it for, if it is for study etc. then maybe the next netmf is something to look at there is already a port for the STM32F4Discovery. I know it is at least compiling the FW and SDK I’m just waiting for the board to give it a try… and see how far I get.

Furthermore I’m trying to get it to run on a NUCLEOF411RE but the compile of the FW failed me yet … 1st try and I am afraid there will be more :think:

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@ PiWi - 4.3.1 downunder build

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Does this build have native LCD support?

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@ scardinale - no

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I have the same build from @ Justin.

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Maybe we should ask Cuno to provide us an updated version, if I’m correct they made the netmf port to the 429 Disco

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The TFT display support for the 4.3 port from ST is not covered by beerware licensing… so don’t hold your breath…

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With Cuno I mean the original port 4.3.0 and that has the lcd support or …

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The needed libraries for the display are from ST and not licensed for open source…

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apparently it’s an ILI9341 controller (in full RGB mode not in SPI mode) so actually, there’s a chance that’s something we could bang on and make progress… it would be slow but it might be progress…