STM32MP1 OpenThread border router

1. Overview

The OpenThread border router (OTBR) is crucial in Matter to enable the communication between IP-based networks. It acts as a bridge between the Thread network and the outside world.
The STM32MP1 OTBR works with the NUCLEO-WB55RG radio coprocessor (RCP), which is connected to the STM32MP157F-DK2 Discovery kit (wiki for STM32MP15 Discovery kits) through a serial connection using an FTDI.

OpenThread border router
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2. Boards needed

  • as OpenThread border router:
  • as Thread® RCP firmware, NUCLEO-WB55RG ST radio coprocessor (RCP):

3. Package content

A Linux® PC running under Ubuntu® 18.04 or 20.04 must be used. The developer can follow this link.
The Linux package can be found in Github.