Anonymous
Mar 26, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Excellent BLE performance
Used the CH573F model for a sensor node. The battery life is impressive, and the signal range is better than expected for such a small antenna footprint. Very happy with this purchase.
Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Core Chip | CH571F / CH573F / CH582F / CH592F |
| Architecture | RISC-V 32-bit |
| Bluetooth Version | BLE 4.2 / 5.0 / 5.3 (Model Dependent) |
| Operating Voltage | 1.8V to 3.6V |
| Flash Memory | Up to 448KB |
| RAM | Up to 32KB |
| Interface | USB Type-C, SWD, UART, SPI, I2C |
| Form Factor | SuperMini Compact Design |
| Development IDE | MounRiver Studio (MRS) |
| Package Includes | 1x Core Board, 1x Pin Header Set |
Anonymous
Mar 26, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Excellent BLE performance
Used the CH573F model for a sensor node. The battery life is impressive, and the signal range is better than expected for such a small antenna footprint. Very happy with this purchase.
Anonymous
Mar 14, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good hardware, documentation could be better
The CH582F chip performs well for low-power applications. The pinout is logical, but I wished the English datasheet had more examples for the PWM modules. Still, a solid choice for the price.
Anonymous
Mar 14, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great for advanced users
If you are familiar with RISC-V, this is a gem. Beginners might find the ecosystem slightly less mature than ARM, but the community support is growing fast. The build quality is excellent.
Anonymous
Mar 12, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Tiny powerhouse
I replaced a larger STM32 board with this SuperMini and saved so much space in my project enclosure. The USB-C programming interface is a nice modern touch. Highly recommended.
Anonymous
Mar 10, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Best value development board
Bought three of these for a university project. They all worked perfectly. The GPIO toggling speed is fast, and the integrated ADC is accurate enough for our needs. Will buy again.
Anonymous
Mar 05, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for RISC-V learning
This board is incredibly small yet powerful. Setting up the MounRiver IDE was straightforward, and the Bluetooth connectivity works flawlessly out of the box. Great value for prototyping IoT devices.
Q: Does this board come with pre-soldered pin headers?
A: The board typically comes with loose pin headers in the package to allow for flexible mounting options. You will need to solder them yourself unless you purchase a variant specifically marked as 'pre-soldered'.
Q: Is the MounRiver Studio IDE free to use?
A: Yes, MounRiver Studio (MRS) is completely free to download and use for developing applications on WCH RISC-V chips like the CH571 and CH582 series.
Q: What is the difference between the CH571F and CH582F models?
A: The main differences lie in memory size and peripheral sets. The CH582F generally offers more Flash and RAM and supports higher Bluetooth throughput compared to the entry-level CH571F. Please check the specific datasheet for your chosen variant.
Q: Can I power this board directly via the USB-C port?
A: Yes, you can power the board directly through the USB-C connector. It includes an onboard LDO regulator that handles the input voltage safely for the core chip.
Q: Does this support Arduino IDE?
A: Officially, the primary supported environment is MounRiver Studio. However, there are community-driven projects enabling Arduino IDE support for some WCH RISC-V boards, though features may vary.