Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Microcontroller Model | STC89C52RC |
| Architecture | 8051 (MCS-51) |
| USB Interface Chip | CH340 |
| Operating Voltage | 5V DC |
| Crystal Oscillator Frequency | 11.0592 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 8 KB |
| SRAM | 256 Bytes |
| I/O Ports | 32 Programmable Pins |
| Board Dimensions | 53mm x 78mm |
| Connector Type | Mini USB & Pin Headers |
Anonymous
Mar 28, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Solid build quality
The soldering on the pin headers is clean, and the PCB layout is logical. I deducted one star because the included USB cable was a bit short, but the board itself functions flawlessly.
Anonymous
Mar 23, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Reliable classic microcontroller
If you miss the good old days of 8051 programming, this is a great modern implementation. The CH340 eliminates the need for a separate programmer hardware.
Anonymous
Mar 22, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for learning 8051 architecture
This board is exactly what I needed to get started with the STC89C52RC. The CH340 driver installed easily on Windows 10, and I was able to upload my first hex file within minutes. Great value for students.
Anonymous
Mar 20, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Easy to use out of the box
I had zero experience with 51 microcontrollers before this. The community support and the simplicity of this board made the learning curve very manageable.
Anonymous
Mar 13, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good starter kit component
Works as advertised. The LEDs on the board are helpful for testing basic output without extra components. Just remember it runs at 5V logic levels.
Anonymous
Mar 08, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Great for university projects
Used this for my embedded systems course. It handles all the basic labs perfectly. The documentation online for this specific chip is abundant, making debugging easy.
Q: What software is required to program this board?
A: You can use the STC-ISP software provided by STC Micro, or compatible IDEs like Keil C51 for writing and compiling your code.
Q: Is this board compatible with Arduino IDE?
A: Not natively. This is an 8051-based board, not AVR. You would need specific third-party cores or plugins to attempt usage with Arduino IDE, but native STC tools are recommended.
Q: Does this board come with a USB cable?
A: Yes, the package typically includes a Mini USB cable for power and programming, though availability may vary by seller batch.
Q: Can I power this via the VIN pin instead of USB?
A: Yes, you can supply 5V DC directly to the VCC/GND pins or VIN if regulated, but ensure the voltage does not exceed 5.5V to avoid damaging the chip.
Q: Where can I find the datasheet for the CH340 chip?
A: The datasheet is available on the manufacturer's website (WCH) or can be found via a quick search for 'CH340 datasheet PDF' online.
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