Anonymous
Mar 29, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Reliable for prototyping
We used several of these for initial IoT gateway prototyping. Connectivity options are robust. Only minor issue was the initial WiFi driver configuration, but a firmware update resolved it.
Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Processor | STM32MP157 (Dual-core ARM Cortex-A7 up to 800 MHz + Cortex-M4) |
| Memory (RAM) | 512MB DDR3L |
| Storage | 8GB eMMC Flash + MicroSD Card Slot |
| Operating System | Pre-loaded with OpenSTLinux (Yocto Project based) |
| Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Display Interface | MIPI-DSI, RGB LCD interface (up to 1280x800) |
| Camera Interface | 2x MIPI-CSI2 ports |
| Expansion Headers | Arduino Uno R3 compatible, Raspberry Pi compatible, ST Morpho |
| Power Supply | 5V DC via USB Type-C or GPIO header |
| Dimensions | 55mm x 40mm |
Anonymous
Mar 29, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Reliable for prototyping
We used several of these for initial IoT gateway prototyping. Connectivity options are robust. Only minor issue was the initial WiFi driver configuration, but a firmware update resolved it.
Anonymous
Mar 25, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Solid hardware, steep learning curve
The hardware quality is excellent with all necessary interfaces broken out. However, if you are new to Yocto or Buildroot, be prepared to do some reading. Once configured, it runs very stable.
Anonymous
Mar 21, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Best value development board
Bought this for my university capstone project. It offers features found in much more expensive industrial boards. The community support is growing, which helps when debugging.
Anonymous
Mar 18, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for embedded Linux projects
This board is incredibly powerful for the price. The dual-core A7 handles multitasking smoothly, and the pre-installed Linux image saved me days of setup time. Great documentation from Wildfire too.
Anonymous
Mar 17, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Impressive performance per watt
The power efficiency is notable. Runs cool even under load without a massive heatsink. The expansion headers make it easy to connect sensors and displays without custom PCBs.
Anonymous
Mar 02, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Great for robotics control
Using this as the brain for a custom robot. The M4 core handles real-time motor control while the A7 cores manage vision processing and networking. The camera interfaces work flawlessly.
Q: Can I run Android on this STM32MP157 board?
A: While the hardware is capable, the official support focuses on OpenSTLinux. Running Android requires significant porting effort and is not officially supported by Wildfire at this time.
Q: Does it support PoE (Power over Ethernet)?
A: The core board itself does not have built-in PoE circuitry. However, you can use a PoE HAT or splitter module connected to the Ethernet port and power pins to achieve this functionality.
Q: Is the source code for the bootloader available?
A: Yes, Wildfire provides access to the U-Boot source code and device tree files on our GitHub repository, fully compliant with open-source licenses.
Q: What debugger interface is supported for the Cortex-M4 core?
A: The board supports SWD (Serial Wire Debug) via the ST-LINK/V2-1 onboard debugger or external probes connected to the dedicated debug header pins.
Q: Does this board come with a heatsink or fan?
A: The standard package includes a small passive aluminum heatsink. For heavy computational loads, we recommend adding active cooling or ensuring good case ventilation.