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