Anonymous
Mar 31, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Ideal for university projects
Used this for my final year project. The stability is impressive, and the breadboard compatibility makes prototyping very easy. Highly recommended for students.
Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Microcontroller Unit | STM32F103C8T6 ARM Cortex-M3 |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V / 5V Compatible |
| Clock Frequency | 72 MHz Maximum |
| Flash Memory | 64 KB |
| SRAM | 20 KB |
| I/O Ports | 37 GPIO Pins |
| Communication Interfaces | UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB |
| Debug Interface | SWD and JTAG |
| Power Supply | USB or External 5V DC |
| Board Dimensions | 53mm x 23mm |
Anonymous
Mar 31, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Ideal for university projects
Used this for my final year project. The stability is impressive, and the breadboard compatibility makes prototyping very easy. Highly recommended for students.
Anonymous
Mar 31, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great value but needs a programmer
Excellent hardware for the price. Just remember this specific kit does not include the ST-Link programmer, so you will need to purchase one separately to upload code.
Anonymous
Mar 27, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Classic blue pill alternative
Functions just like the classic 'Blue Pill' boards but seems to have better soldering quality on the headers. No issues flashing firmware via SWD.
Anonymous
Mar 19, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for beginners
This board is exactly what I needed to start learning embedded systems. The pinout is clearly labeled, and it works flawlessly with the Arduino IDE and STM32CubeIDE.
Anonymous
Mar 16, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good batch for our workshop
Bought ten of these for our community workshop. Nine worked out of the box, one had a slightly bent pin which we fixed easily. Overall great quality control.
Anonymous
Mar 03, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Robust and reliable
I have been using this board for various sensor integration tests. It handles 3.3V logic perfectly and the USB boot mode is very convenient for debugging.
Q: What is the maximum current this board can supply on the 3.3V pin?
A: The onboard regulator can typically supply up to 200mA, but we recommend keeping your load under 150mA for stable operation and to prevent overheating.
Q: Can I power this board directly with a 9V battery?
A: It is not recommended to connect 9V directly to the 5V pin as it may exceed the regulator's limits. Please use a regulated 5V source or a USB connection.
Q: Is this board compatible with the Arduino IDE?
A: Yes, it is fully compatible. You can install the STM32 board package via the Board Manager in Arduino IDE and select the 'Generic STM32F1 series' option.
Q: Does this board come with an ST-Link programmer included?
A: No, this entry kit includes only the development board itself. You will need to purchase an ST-Link V2 or compatible programmer separately to upload code.
Q: Does this support MicroPython?
A: Yes, you can flash MicroPython firmware onto this STM32 board. You will need to use a tool like dfu-util or an ST-Link to upload the appropriate .bin file.