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How to integrate FreeRTOS in STM32CubeIDE for embedded applications?

October 14, 2024

Learn to integrate FreeRTOS in STM32CubeIDE efficiently with our step-by-step guide. Ideal for firmware developers working on embedded applications.

How to integrate FreeRTOS in STM32CubeIDE for embedded applications?

 

Introduction to FreeRTOS with STM32CubeIDE

 

FreeRTOS is a popular real-time operating system for embedded systems due to its small footprint and ease of use. STM32CubeIDE provides an integrated environment to work smoothly with STM32 microcontrollers and FreeRTOS. Integrating FreeRTOS into your STM32-based project using STM32CubeIDE enhances the ability to manage tasks and timing constraints.

 

Setting Up the Project

 

Create or Open a Project: Start STM32CubeIDE, and create a new STM32 project or open an existing one.

Accessing the CubeMX Configuration: In an STM32CubeIDE project, the .ioc file provides access to the CubeMX configuration for setting up middleware like FreeRTOS. Open the .ioc configuration file to modify the settings.

Enable FreeRTOS:

  • Navigate to the Middleware category in the Peripheral Configuration window.
  • Check the box next to FreeRTOS to enable it.
  • Configure the basic FreeRTOS settings such as task priorities and stack sizes as needed. STM32CubeIDE will generate the corresponding FreeRTOS files and settings for you.

 

Configuring FreeRTOS

 

  • Heap Management: Choose an appropriate heap management scheme under RTX Configuration. Select from heap_1.c, heap_2.c, etc., depending on your application's memory requirements.

  • Interrupt Priority Configuration: Ensure that the interrupt priorities are correctly set under NVIC Configuration to work with FreeRTOS. Typically, lower numbers mean higher priority.

 

Creating Tasks

 

You can define tasks once FreeRTOS is enabled. Define tasks in freertos.c or create separate source files if preferred for better organization.

void StartDefaultTask(void const * argument);
void StartAnotherTask(void const * argument);

void StartDefaultTask(void const * argument)
{
    for(;;)
    {
        // Task code
        osDelay(1000); // Delay for 1000ms
    }
}

void StartAnotherTask(void const * argument)
{
    for(;;)
    {
        // Task code
        osDelay(500); // Delay for 500ms
    }
}

In main.c or freertos.c, tasks should be created with osThreadDef and osThreadCreate:

osThreadDef(defaultTask, StartDefaultTask, osPriorityNormal, 0, 128);
osThreadDef(anotherTask, StartAnotherTask, osPriorityBelowNormal, 0, 128);

osThreadCreate(osThread(defaultTask), NULL);
osThreadCreate(osThread(anotherTask), NULL);

 

Building and Running the Project

 

  • Once FreeRTOS tasks are integrated and configured, build the project to ensure there are no errors.
  • Upload the firmware to the STM32 microcontroller using the built-in debugger and monitor the behavior of your tasks.

 

Debugging FreeRTOS Applications

 

STM32CubeIDE offers built-in debugging features. You can use the following tools to debug FreeRTOS applications effectively:

  • RTOS Viewer: View active tasks, task states, stack usage, etc.
  • Breakpoints and Watchpoints: Set breakpoints in your task code to examine variables and execution flow.

Remember, adequate stack sizes for each task and proper handling of FreeRTOS API conventions are crucial to avoid runtime issues.

By following these steps, you can integrate FreeRTOS into your project efficiently, enhancing task management and timing capabilities for more complex embedded applications.

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