Anonymous
Mar 31, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Ideal for university projects
Used this for my final year embedded systems project. The documentation helped me understand register-level programming quickly. Highly recommended for students.
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| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Microcontroller Unit | STM32F103C8T6 ARM Cortex-M3 |
| Included Guide Book | Kingst32 Step-by-Step Learning Manual (Chinese/English) |
| Onboard Debugger | Integrated ST-Link/V2 Compatible Programmer |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V Logic with 5V USB Input |
| GPIO Pins | 37 Accessible General Purpose I/O Pins |
| Communication Interfaces | UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB 2.0 |
| Analog Inputs | 10-channel 12-bit ADC |
| Clock Source | 8MHz Crystal Oscillator with PLL up to 72MHz |
| Expansion Headers | Standard 2.54mm Pitch Breadboard Friendly |
| Board Dimensions | 54mm x 23mm Compact Form Factor |
Anonymous
Mar 31, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Ideal for university projects
Used this for my final year embedded systems project. The documentation helped me understand register-level programming quickly. Highly recommended for students.
Anonymous
Mar 30, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect starter kit for embedded systems
The combination of the physical board and the step-by-step guide makes learning STM32 incredibly smooth. The examples progress logically from blinking an LED to using complex peripherals.
Anonymous
Mar 15, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great hardware, guide needs translation update
The Golden Beach board itself is high quality and the onboard programmer works flawlessly. The book is very detailed, though some technical terms in the English section could be clearer.
Anonymous
Mar 15, 2026
Rating: 5/5
From zero to RTOS in a week
The progression in the Kingst32 guide is fantastic. It took me from knowing nothing about ARM architecture to running a basic RTOS task. The hardware is robust and handles mistakes well.
Anonymous
Mar 11, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Solid board with minor pin labeling issues
The board performs well and the tutorial content is comprehensive. I did find a couple of pin labels on the silkscreen slightly hard to read under low light, but functionally it is perfect.
Anonymous
Mar 05, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Excellent value for money
I've bought several dev boards, but this one offers the best educational structure. The code examples are well-commented and compile without errors on the first try.
Q: Is this board compatible with the Arduino IDE?
A: Yes, the Golden Beach board can be programmed using the Arduino IDE by selecting the appropriate STM32 board package and configuring the upload method to ST-Link.
Q: What software is required to use the onboard debugger?
A: You can use standard tools like Keil MDK, STM32CubeIDE, or IAR Embedded Workbench. The onboard programmer acts as a standard ST-Link/V2 device.
Q: Does the included book cover FreeRTOS implementation?
A: Yes, the later chapters of the Kingst32 Step-by-Step guide specifically cover task scheduling, semaphores, and queues using FreeRTOS on the STM32 platform.
Q: Can I power this board via the VIN pin with 9V?
A: No, please do not apply 9V to the VIN pin. This board operates at 3.3V and is designed to be powered via the Micro-USB port or a regulated 3.3V source to avoid damaging the MCU.
Q: Are the schematics available for download?
A: Yes, full schematics and PCB layout files are available on our official support website under the 'Golden Beach Board' resources section.