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Troubleshooting CANBUS Flashing on Nucleo-F446 Board Using STM32 Bootloader

Posted by Sterling
4:06 am
21/11/2024

I’m attempting to flash code over CANBUS on a Nucleo-F446 board, using the instructions from the following application note:

[CAN Protocol Used in the STM32 Bootloader](https://www.st.com/resource/en/application_note/cd00264321-can-protocol-used-in-the-stm32-bootloader-stmicroelectronics.pdf).

According to the document, in Boot mode, the default CAN baud rate is 125 KBPS, and the CAN2 pins (PB5 and PB13) should be used.

For testing, I sent a CAN message with DLC=0 and STDID=0x79, expecting an acknowledgment (ACK) from the STM32 with the same ID (0x79). However, I’m not receiving any response from the device.

In my setup, I’m using an external CAN transceiver like the MCP2551 or SN65HVD230, as the Nucleo-F446 lacks an onboard transceiver. The CAN bus is properly terminated with 120-ohm resistors at both ends. I’ve ensured the baud rate is configured to 125 KBPS, as required in bootloader mode. The STM32 is in bootloader mode, with the BOOT0 pin set high and the device reset. The CAN message is formatted with DLC=0 and STDID=0x79, but no acknowledgment is being received.

Could you help me understand what might be going wrong with my setup or if I’m overlooking anything crucial?