HANcoder

HANcoder STM32 Target is part of the open model based development (openMBD) suite created by HAN Automotive Research.

HANcoder is a family of real-time code generation targets for MATLAB Simulink(R). HANcoder supports both automotive grade series production controllers as well as some low-cost development boards. The support for low-cost controllers as well as production grade controllers provide users a unique possibility to start desktop/laboratory prototyping with low-cost controllers and step up to production grade prototypes as well as series production solutions with little effort, thanks to the compatible HANcoder libraries for supported controllers.

HANcoder STM32 Target supports three low-cost STM32 based boards from Olimex.

Targets from HANcoder represent itself as a library in Simulink(R). By using blocks from this library, the user can connect a MATLAB Simulink(R) model to inputs and outputs of the controller. The inputs and outputs are represented by dedicated Simulink(R) blocks. The behavior of the inputs and outputs can be changed by adapting the appropriate block parameters. System configuration can also be easily performed by system configuration blocks.

Generating code is as easy as a click of a button. The fully automated process of code generation results in a so-called hex file or S-record file. This file contains the executable code. It can be flashed into the target controller hardware. After flashing, the controller will automatically execute the algorithm when it is switched on.

LICENSE

MIT License

Copyright (c) 2019 HAN University of Applied Sciences - Automotive Research

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Third Party Acknowledgements

HANcoder STM32 Target uses the the third party software components as mentioned in the file VERSION_LICENSE_2019-10-31_150525.txt.

DISCLAIMER

HAN University of Applied Sciences (hereafter: "HAN") has deliberately chosen to publish HANcoder in open source. The reason for using open source is that HAN wants to contribute to innovation and development. HAN believes it is important to share knowledge and give others the opportunity to use HANcoder as a starting point for further developments. Because it is open source and controlled by the community, HAN does not control the source code nor its quality. Use HANcoder on your own risk. HANcoder is made available under the MIT license. Please note that this license contains an exclusion of liability.

Documentation

HANcoder documentation is available here: http://openmbd.com/

Getting started

http://openmbd.com/getting-started/

Wiki

http://openmbd.com/wiki/HANcoder

Installation

http://openmbd.com/wiki/HANcoder/STM32/Installation_Manual

Quick guide HANcoder STM32 Target comes with a MATLAB Simulink(R) template model for each supported STM32 board.

1. Place the complete HANcoder STM32 Target directory in a desired location on your computer.

2. Open the template model in MATLAB Simulink(R) by double clicking the appropriate .slx file for the board of your choice, assuming MATLAB Simulink(R) is installed:

   • HANcoder_Olimexino.slx for the Olimexino-STM32 board
   • HANcoder_Olimexino_F3.slx for the Olimexino-STM32-F3 board
   • HANcoder_E407.slx for the Olimex STM32-E407 board
   • HANcoder_P405.slx for the Olimex STM32-P405 board

3. Build the model in Simulink (CTRL+b). Note: Make sure that the current folder in MATLAB is the folder that contains the Simulink model to build.

4. Flash the generated s-record file in the STM32 board. Three options are supported:

   a. Using an ST-Link/V2 Purchase an ST-LINK/V2 programmer and download the PC application for programming here: https://www.st.com/en/development-tools/st-link-v2.html

   b. OpenBLT bootloader version 1.0.1 from Feaser (https://www.feaser.com). The OpenBLT bootloader binaries v1.0.1 are available for downloaded from openMBD.com: http://openmbd.com/wiki/Downloads/HANcoder#OpenBLT_binaries_.2804-11-2019.29 Installation and usage of the binaries is described on openMBD.com: http://openmbd.com/wiki/HANcoder/STM32/Installation_Manual

   c. STM32CubeProgrammer can be used to program the Olimexino-STM32-F3 board. The programmer can be downloaded as a complete package st.com: https://www.st.com/en/development-tools/stm32cubeprog.html Installation and usage of the binaries is described on openMBD.com:

Contact

For more information contact jan.benders@han.nl