How to compile the device tree with the Developer Package

1. Purpose

This article explains how to compile a device tree in a Windows^® environment, and how to deploy the compiled devicetree.

Information

We strongly advise to compile a device tree in a Linux® environment. The procedures described below are given as example, with limited support.

2. Rationale

STM32CubeMX can be used in both Linux^® and Windows^® environments.

The use of STM32MPU_Embedded_Software_distribution depends on a Linux^® environment.

Nevertheless, the generation of a devicetree from STM32CubeMX and its compilation can be managed in a Windows^® environment for some components.

3. Pre-requisites

1. Install a cross-compiler
   • A cross compiler is needed to parse and prepare the devicetree (.dts) file.

     System Workbench for STM32 is recommended.

     The zip file with the gcc can be found at <INSTALL_DIR>\plugins\fr.ac6.mcu.externaltools.arm-none.win32_1.16.0.201807130628\tools

     mingw64 is also a good alternative.

2. Install a device tree compiler
   • To install a community device tree compiler, please refer to Device Tree Compiler (MSYS2 version)
   • Upon request, STMicroelectronics may provide an executable binary, without warranty nor support

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