DFU

DFU Flashing using STM32CubeProgrammer

This page explains how to flash a released firmware image using the STM32CubeProgrammer and the board bootloader.

1. Download the firmware from Releases

• Visit: https://github.com/brokenpotatoes/ODrive/releases
• Download the latest firmware artifact (for example ODriveFirmware.hex or ODriveFirmware.bin).

2. Prepare the board for the system bootloader (USB DFU)

• Connect the board to your PC via USB.
• Hold the BOOT button, then press and release RESET while still holding BOOT. Release BOOT after reset. The MCU will enter the system bootloader.

3. Open STM32CubeProgrammer

• Launch STM32CubeProgrammer (Windows/macOS/Linux) and select the USB interface (or ST-LINK if you prefer flashing via ST-Link).
• If using USB DFU, STM32CubeProgrammer should detect the device in the list once the board is in bootloader mode.

4. Flash the firmware

• In STM32CubeProgrammer choose Erasing & Programming (or Download), then Browse to select the downloaded .hex or .bin file.
• Select the target memory address if required (use the default for .hex files). Click Start or Download.
• Wait for the operation to complete and verify there are no errors.

5. Restart the board

• After flashing, disconnect and power-cycle the board (or press RESET) to boot the new firmware.

Notes and troubleshooting

• If STM32CubeProgrammer does not detect the device, ensure the USB cable supports data and try another USB port.
• On Linux you may need udev rules or run STM32CubeProgrammer as sudo to access USB devices.
• As a fallback you can use ST-LINK flashing (make flash / openocd) if you have an ST-Link programmer.