Anonymous
Mar 27, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Reliable minimum system board
I've used several of these for rapid prototyping. The voltage regulator is stable, and the reset button is responsive. No boot loop issues encountered so far.
Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Microcontroller Model | STM32F103RCT6 |
| Core Architecture | ARM Cortex-M3 32-bit RISC |
| Maximum Frequency | 72 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 256 KB |
| SRAM | 48 KB |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V (Logic), 5V (Input via VIN) |
| I/O Pins | 51 GPIOs available |
| Debug Interface | SWD and JTAG supported |
| Board Dimensions | 53mm x 23mm |
| Connector Type | Standard 2.54mm pitch headers |
Anonymous
Mar 27, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Reliable minimum system board
I've used several of these for rapid prototyping. The voltage regulator is stable, and the reset button is responsive. No boot loop issues encountered so far.
Anonymous
Mar 20, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for learning ARM architecture
This board is exactly what I needed to transition from Arduino to STM32. The pinout is clearly labeled, and it works flawlessly with the STM32CubeIDE. Great value for the price.
Anonymous
Mar 16, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Solid hardware, minor documentation gaps
The board itself is high quality with good soldering. However, the included PDF manual was a bit sparse. Once I found the reference manual online, everything worked perfectly.
Anonymous
Mar 13, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Great for university projects
Bought this for my embedded systems course. It handles complex peripherals like PWM and ADC without any issues. Highly recommend for students on a budget.
Anonymous
Mar 06, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Exceeded expectations
Very impressed with the build quality. The gold-plated pins ensure good contact with my breadboard. Flashing firmware via ST-Link was instant.
Anonymous
Mar 05, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good performance, compact size
The 72MHz clock speed is plenty for my sensor data logging project. The only downside is that the USB connector is micro-USB instead of Type-C, but that's expected at this price point.
Q: Is this board compatible with the Arduino IDE?
A: Yes, you can use the Arduino IDE by installing the appropriate STM32 board support package (via Board Manager). However, for full feature utilization, we recommend using STM32CubeIDE.
Q: Does the package include jumper wires or a case?
A: No, the package includes only the development board itself. Jumper wires, cases, and programmers are sold separately.
Q: What is the maximum current this board can supply to external sensors?
A: The onboard 3.3V regulator can typically supply up to 200mA. For high-power peripherals, we recommend using an external power source connected to the 5V pin.
Q: Can I power this board directly via the USB port?
A: Yes, the board can be powered via the Micro-USB port. It also features a VIN pin allowing you to power it with an external 5V source if USB is being used only for data.
Q: Does this board come with a built-in programmer or do I need an external ST-Link?
A: This is a minimum system board and does not include a built-in programmer. You will need an external ST-Link V2 or similar debugger/programmer to flash code onto the device.