Anonymous
Mar 27, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Reliable for motor control projects
Using the F407 variant for a drone flight controller prototype. The PWM resolution and timer capabilities are fantastic. Stable performance under load.
Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Microcontroller Model | STM32F103VET6 / STM32F407VET6 |
| Core Architecture | ARM Cortex-M3 (F1) / Cortex-M4 with FPU (F4) |
| Main Frequency | 72 MHz (F1) / 168 MHz (F4) |
| Flash Memory | 512 KB |
| SRAM | 64 KB (F1) / 192 KB (F4) |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V |
| Input Voltage | 5V via USB or VIN pin |
| GPIO Pins | 80+ available pins |
| Interfaces | USB OTG, CAN, I2C, SPI, UART, ADC, DAC |
| Board Dimensions | 54mm x 76mm |
Anonymous
Mar 27, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Reliable for motor control projects
Using the F407 variant for a drone flight controller prototype. The PWM resolution and timer capabilities are fantastic. Stable performance under load.
Anonymous
Mar 20, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Recommended for university labs
Purchased ten units for our embedded systems lab. Students find them easy to interface with sensors and displays. Robust construction survives frequent handling.
Anonymous
Mar 19, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Great learning tool
As a beginner to ARM microcontrollers, this minimal system board was exactly what I needed. No unnecessary components cluttering the workspace, just the core essentials.
Anonymous
Mar 14, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Solid board, minor documentation gaps
The hardware quality is excellent. The F407 version handles DSP instructions very well. Only downside is the included schematic could be more detailed for custom peripheral expansion.
Anonymous
Mar 12, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good compatibility
Works well with standard ST-Link v2 programmers. Bootloader setup was easy. Would give 5 stars if it came with header pins pre-soldered, but that's a minor issue.
Anonymous
Mar 09, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for student competitions
Bought this for an electronic design competition. The pinout is clearly labeled, and it worked straight out of the box with Keil and STM32CubeIDE. Great value for the price.
Q: Does this board come with a built-in debugger?
A: No, this is a minimal system board. You will need an external programmer/debugger such as an ST-Link V2 or J-Link to upload code and debug.
Q: Can I power this board directly via the USB port?
A: Yes, you can power the board using the Micro-USB port which provides 5V. Alternatively, you can supply 5V to the VIN pin.
Q: Does it support Arduino IDE?
A: Yes, both variants can be programmed using the Arduino IDE by installing the appropriate STM32 board manager packages (e.g., STM32duino).
Q: Is the F103 and F407 version software compatible?
A: They share the same HAL library structure in STM32Cube, but they are not binary compatible due to different architectures (Cortex-M3 vs M4) and register sets. You must select the correct target MCU in your IDE.
Q: What is the maximum current output on the 3.3V pin?
A: The onboard regulator can typically supply up to 200mA for external peripherals. For high-power devices, we recommend using an external power source.