Anonymous
Mar 28, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Solid performance
Runs quietly and efficiently. I appreciated the clear silkscreen labeling on the PCB. Only minor issue was the connector type for the motor wires, but easily adapted.
Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Microcontroller | STM32F103C8T6 |
| Control Algorithm | Field Oriented Control (FOC) |
| Input Voltage Range | 12V - 24V DC |
| Max Continuous Current | 5A per phase |
| Communication Interface | UART, SWD, GPIO |
| Source Code Availability | Included (C Language) |
| Motor Compatibility | Shinano and generic 3-phase BLDC |
| PCB Dimensions | 60mm x 45mm |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +70°C |
| Application Focus | Industrial Control & Education |
Anonymous
Mar 28, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Solid performance
Runs quietly and efficiently. I appreciated the clear silkscreen labeling on the PCB. Only minor issue was the connector type for the motor wires, but easily adapted.
Anonymous
Mar 26, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Great value for money
Compared to other evaluation boards, this offers incredible value. The open-source nature of the firmware allows for deep customization which is rare at this price point.
Anonymous
Mar 25, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good hardware, needs patience
The build quality is solid and it drives my Shinano motor smoothly. However, tuning the PID parameters took some time. Documentation could be slightly more detailed for beginners.
Anonymous
Mar 19, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Works as advertised
Plug and play with the provided example code. It handled the startup sequence perfectly without any cogging. A reliable choice for industrial control experiments.
Anonymous
Mar 09, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Excellent development tool
Used this for a robotics prototype. The response time is impressive and the current limiting features saved my motor during testing. Highly recommended for engineers.
Anonymous
Mar 02, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for learning FOC
This board is exactly what I needed to understand Field Oriented Control. The STM32 code is well-commented and compiles without issues. Great starting point for motor control projects.
Q: What debugger interface is available on the board?
A: The board features a standard 4-pin SWD header for debugging and programming with ST-Link or J-Link debuggers.
Q: Is a heatsink included with the board?
A: The board has pads for a heatsink, but the heatsink itself is not included in the standard package. It is recommended for currents above 3A.
Q: Does it support sensorless operation?
A: Yes, the FOC algorithm included supports both sensored and sensorless back-EMF estimation methods.
Q: Is the source code compatible with Keil MDK?
A: Yes, the provided source code is fully compatible with Keil MDK-ARM as well as STM32CubeIDE.
Q: Can this board drive a 48V motor?
A: No, the maximum recommended input voltage is 24V. Using 48V may damage the MOSFETs and other components.