LEARN STM32F3DISCOVERY DEEP DIVE - Expanded Project Guides
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LEARN_STM32F3DISCOVERY_DEEP_DIVE.mdThis folder contains deep-dive guides for each project in the learning path.
Overview
These guides expand each project into a full learning guide with theory, architecture, implementation phases, testing, and extensions.
Project Index
| # | Project | Difficulty | Time | Key Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Board Bring-Up and Clock Audit | Level 1: Beginner | 1-2 weeks | Boot sequence, clock tree, SysTick, measurement discipline |
| 2 | GPIO Map and Alternate-Function Explorer | Level 1: Beginner | 1-2 weeks | GPIO modes, alternate functions, board schematic reading |
| 3 | Timer-Driven LED Sequencer | Level 2: Intermediate | 1-2 weeks | Timers, ISR scheduling, state machines, timing drift |
| 4 | PWM Motor or LED Brightness Controller | Level 2: Intermediate | 1-2 weeks | PWM, duty cycle mapping, timer output compare |
| 5 | ADC Sensor Sampler + Logging | Level 2: Intermediate | 1-2 weeks | ADC sampling, quantization, timing, logging |
| 6 | DAC Waveform Generator | Level 2: Intermediate | 1-2 weeks | DAC, waveform synthesis, timer triggering |
| 7 | Interrupt Latency Profiler | Level 3: Advanced | 1-2 weeks | NVIC priority, latency, profiling, jitter |
| 8 | DMA-Based ADC Ring Buffer | Level 3: Advanced | 1-2 weeks | DMA circular mode, ring buffers, throughput |
| 9 | I2C Sensor Driver and Calibration Log | Level 2: Intermediate | 1-2 weeks | I2C protocol, register maps, calibration |
| 10 | SPI Display or LED Matrix Driver | Level 2: Intermediate | 1-2 weeks | SPI protocol, frame buffers, refresh timing |
| 11 | Quadrature Encoder Reader | Level 3: Advanced | 1-2 weeks | Quadrature decoding, encoder mode, debouncing |
| 12 | UART Command Console + Boot Diagnostics | Level 2: Intermediate | 1-2 weeks | UART framing, command parsing, diagnostics |
| 13 | Power Mode Explorer | Level 3: Advanced | 1-2 weeks | Power modes, wake sources, clock restoration |
| 14 | Fault Injection and Watchdog Recovery | Level 3: Advanced | 1-2 weeks | Watchdogs, fault injection, safe-state recovery |
| 15 | On-Board Sensor Fusion Dashboard | Level 3: Advanced | 2+ weeks | Sensor fusion, calibration, coordinate frames |
Prerequisites
- Basic C programming and embedded fundamentals
- STM32CubeIDE or equivalent toolchain installed
- STM32F3DISCOVERY board and USB cable