Anonymous
Mar 31, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good starter board for F4 series
Very compact and fits easily into custom enclosures. The lack of an onboard debugger means you need an ST-Link, which is standard, but beginners should be aware of this requirement.
Description
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| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Microcontroller Model | STM32F407ZGT6 |
| Architecture | ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit RISC |
| Maximum Frequency | 168 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 1 MB |
| SRAM | 192 KB + 4 KB Backup |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V |
| I/O Pins | 114 Fast I/Os |
| Interface Support | USB OTG, Ethernet MAC, CAN, SPI, I2C, USART |
| Debug Interface | SWD and JTAG |
| Board Dimensions | 55mm x 40mm |
Anonymous
Mar 31, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good starter board for F4 series
Very compact and fits easily into custom enclosures. The lack of an onboard debugger means you need an ST-Link, which is standard, but beginners should be aware of this requirement.
Anonymous
Mar 26, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Exceeds expectations
Using this for industrial control logic testing. The stability over long runtimes is impressive. All peripherals including ADC and DAC are functioning correctly. Will buy more for production prototypes.
Anonymous
Mar 24, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Genuine chip confirmed
I was worried about counterfeit chips, but this one checks out. The device ID matches the official ST documentation, and performance benchmarks are consistent with datasheet specifications.
Anonymous
Mar 15, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Reliable and fast shipping
Received the board in perfect condition. Tested the USB OTG and Ethernet interfaces immediately, and both worked without issues. The build quality is surprisingly good for the price point.
Anonymous
Mar 03, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for prototyping embedded systems
This core board is exactly what I needed for my robotics project. The pinout is clearly labeled, and the original chip performs flawlessly at 168MHz. Highly recommended for anyone moving from Arduino to ARM.
Anonymous
Mar 02, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great value for learning
Excellent board for university projects. It works well with STM32CubeIDE. The only minor issue is that the silk screen for some GPIO pins is a bit small, but otherwise, it's a solid purchase.
Q: Does this board come with an onboard programmer/debugger?
A: No, this is a minimal system core board. You will need an external debugger such as an ST-Link V2 or V3 to program and debug the microcontroller via the SWD or JTAG headers.
Q: Can I use this board with the Arduino IDE?
A: Yes, you can use this board with the Arduino IDE by installing the 'STM32duino' board package. However, for full feature utilization, we recommend using STM32CubeIDE or Keil MDK.
Q: What is the voltage tolerance for the GPIO pins?
A: Most GPIO pins are 5V tolerant when configured in specific modes, but the operating logic level is 3.3V. Please refer to the STM32F407 datasheet for detailed electrical characteristics before connecting 5V signals.
Q: Is the 3.3V regulator capable of powering external sensors?
A: The onboard LDO regulator can supply up to 200mA. This is sufficient for low-power sensors and modules, but for high-current devices like WiFi modules or motors, we recommend an external power source.
Q: Does the package include header pins soldered?
A: The board typically ships with unsoldered pin headers to allow for flexible mounting options. You will need to solder them yourself unless you select the 'pre-soldered' variant at checkout.