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# OpenBLT Bootloader
OpenBLT is an open source bootloader for STM32, XMC, HCS12 and other
microcontroller targets.
OpenBLT is an open source bootloader for STM32, XMC, HCS12 and other microcontroller targets.
OpenBLT enables you and your customers to update the firmware on your
microcontroller based product. A major benefit of OpenBLT being open source
is that you can customize and tweak the bootloader to your specific needs.
OpenBLT enables you and your customers to update the firmware on your microcontroller based product. A major benefit of OpenBLT being open source is that you can customize and tweak the bootloader to your specific needs.
OpenBLT can be ported to any 8-bit, 16-bit, or 32-bit microcontroller and
currently runs on microcontrollers with an ARM Cortex-M, Infineon Tricore, and
Freescale HCS12 core. It is most popular on STM32 microcontrollers.
OpenBLT can be ported to any 8-bit, 16-bit, or 32-bit microcontroller and currently runs on microcontrollers with an ARM Cortex-M, Infineon Tricore, and Freescale HCS12 core. It is most popular on STM32 microcontrollers.
By default, it supports communication interfaces such as: RS232, CAN, USB,
TCP/IP and it ships with the easy-to-use [MicroBoot](https://www.feaser.com/openblt/doku.php?id=manual:microboot)
PC tool for initiating and monitoring the firmware update. Performing firmware
updates directly from an SD-card is also supported.
By default, it supports communication interfaces such as: RS232, CAN, USB, TCP/IP and it ships with the easy-to-use [MicroBoot](https://www.feaser.com/openblt/doku.php?id=manual:microboot) PC tool for initiating and monitoring the firmware update. Performing firmware updates directly from an SD-card is also supported.
For those that prefer a command line program for performing firmware updates,
there is [BootCommander](https://www.feaser.com/openblt/doku.php?id=manual:bootcommander).
If you would rather build your own firmware update tool for seamless integration
into your existing toolset, then have a look at the OpenBLT host library
([LibOpenBLT](https://www.feaser.com/openblt/doku.php?id=manual:libopenblt)). This
is an easy-to-use shared library, enabling you to develop your own firmware update
tool quickly, in the programming language of your liking.
For those that prefer a command line program for performing firmware updates, there is [BootCommander](https://www.feaser.com/openblt/doku.php?id=manual:bootcommander). If you would rather build your own firmware update tool for seamless integration into your existing toolset, then have a look at the OpenBLT host library ([LibOpenBLT](https://www.feaser.com/openblt/doku.php?id=manual:libopenblt)). This is an easy-to-use shared library, enabling you to develop your own firmware update tool quickly, in the programming language of your liking.
Note that all host tools (MicroBoot/BootCommander/LibOpenBLT) are cross-
platform supporting both MS Windows and GNU/Linux.
Note that all host tools (MicroBoot/BootCommander/LibOpenBLT) are cross-platform supporting both MS Windows and GNU/Linux.
The OpenBLT [download package](https://www.feaser.com/openblt/doku.php?id=download)
contains numerous preconfigured demo programs for popular and low-cost development
boards, making it possible for you to get started with the bootloader quickly.
The OpenBLT [download package](https://www.feaser.com/openblt/doku.php?id=download) contains numerous preconfigured demo programs for popular and low-cost development boards, making it possible for you to get started with the bootloader quickly.
Additional information, the lastest news, tips and tricks, and tutorials are
available via the following channels:
Additional information, the lastest news, tips and tricks, and tutorials are available via the following channels:
* The [FAQ](https://www.feaser.com/openblt/doku.php?id=faq) for frequently asked questions
* The [Wiki](https://www.feaser.com/openblt/doku.php) for in-depth information
* OpenBLT's [Twitter](https://twitter.com/openblt) account and developer [blog](https://www.feaser.com/en/blog/) for the latest news
* OpenBLT's [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC09dHkd5kULtXxcn0x2sYxw) channel for video presentations and tutorials
The OpenBLT source code is hosted on SourceForge and available in its
subversion SVN repository:
The OpenBLT source code is hosted on SourceForge and available in its subversion SVN repository:
- **https://sourceforge.net/projects/openblt/**
* [https://sourceforge.net/projects/openblt/](https://sourceforge.net/projects/openblt/)
For those that prefer GIT for their version control, there is a read-only
mirror of the SVN repository at GitHub:
For those that prefer GIT for their version control, there is a read-only mirror of the SVN repository at GitHub:
- **https://github.com/feaser/openblt/**
* [https://github.com/feaser/openblt/](https://github.com/feaser/openblt/)
OpenBLT is offered under a dual licensing model. The default license is the
GNU GPL. If you plan on integrating OpenBLT into your closed source project,
a commercial license can be obtained:
OpenBLT is offered under a dual licensing model. The default license is the GNU GPL. If you plan on integrating OpenBLT into your closed source project, a commercial license can be obtained:
- **https://www.feaser.com/en/openblt.php#licensing**
- [https://www.feaser.com/en/openblt.php#licensing](https://www.feaser.com/en/openblt.php#licensing)
Development and maintenance of OpenBLT is sponsered by Feaser. Feaser also
offers integration/customization services, support and maintenance contracts,
and several add-on modules:
Development and maintenance of OpenBLT is sponsered by Feaser. Feaser also offers integration/customization services, support and maintenance contracts, and several add-on modules:
- **https://www.feaser.com**
- [https://www.feaser.com](https://www.feaser.com)