Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Microcontroller | STM32F103VET6 |
| Core Architecture | ARM Cortex-M3 32-bit RISC |
| Maximum Frequency | 72 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 512 KB |
| SRAM | 64 KB |
| I/O Ports | 80 GPIO pins |
| Debug Interface | JTAG/SWD |
| Power Supply | USB or External 5V/3.3V |
| Onboard Peripherals | LEDs, Buttons, Buzzer, RTC Battery Socket |
| Board Dimensions | 110mm x 75mm |
Anonymous
Mar 26, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great value, minor documentation gaps
Hardware quality is solid and the VET6 chip offers plenty of resources. The schematic is available, but some of the peripheral usage examples in the manual could be more detailed. Still a great buy for the price.
Anonymous
Mar 24, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Solid hardware, standard layout
The layout follows standard conventions which makes it easy to integrate into custom enclosures. The crystal oscillator accuracy is good. Would prefer if it came with a case, but that's a minor complaint.
Anonymous
Mar 24, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for learning ARM Cortex-M3
This board is excellent for beginners and intermediate users. The pinout is clearly labeled, and the included examples work straight out of the box with Keil and STM32CubeIDE. Highly recommended for students.
Anonymous
Mar 13, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Best board for university projects
Bought this for my final year project. It handles complex ADC readings and PWM generation without breaking a sweat. The community support for Dr. Gao boards is also quite helpful.
Anonymous
Mar 12, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Robust build for industrial prototypes
I used this for a motor control prototype. The voltage regulation is stable, and the multiple UART/SPI/I2C interfaces made connecting sensors very easy. No issues after weeks of continuous testing.
Anonymous
Mar 05, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Easy to get started
As someone new to STM32, I was worried about the setup. This board made it simple. The bootloader works well, and uploading code via SWD was hassle-free. Great entry point into 32-bit development.
Q: Does this board come with a built-in programmer or do I need an external ST-Link?
A: This specific Aries model does not have a built-in programmer. You will need an external ST-Link V2 or J-Link debugger to flash code and debug via the SWD/JTAG headers provided on the board.
Q: What IDEs are compatible with this development board?
A: The board is compatible with any IDE that supports the STM32F103VET6 chip, including Keil MDK, IAR Embedded Workbench, STM32CubeIDE, and GCC-based environments like PlatformIO.
Q: Can this board operate at 3.3V logic levels only?
A: The microcontroller operates at 3.3V. Most GPIO pins are 5V tolerant, but it is recommended to use 3.3V logic for all communications to ensure stability and prevent damage to sensitive peripherals.
Q: Is the source code for the demo projects available?
A: Yes, the source code for all demo projects is available for download on the manufacturer's official wiki or GitHub repository linked in the product manual.
Q: Is there a real-time clock (RTC) battery holder on the board?
A: Yes, the board includes a dedicated socket for a CR1220 coin cell battery to power the RTC when the main power is disconnected, ensuring timekeeping continuity.
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