Anonymous
Mar 23, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good performance, needs external debugger
The board itself performs well, but remember you need a separate ST-Link programmer as one is not included in the box.
Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Microcontroller | STM32F401RCT6 |
| Core Architecture | ARM Cortex-M4 |
| Max Frequency | 84 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 256 KB |
| SRAM | 64 KB |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V |
| Input Voltage | 5V via USB or Pin |
| Debug Interface | SWD / JTAG |
| GPIO Pins | 51 Available |
| Board Dimensions | 53mm x 23mm |
Anonymous
Mar 23, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good performance, needs external debugger
The board itself performs well, but remember you need a separate ST-Link programmer as one is not included in the box.
Anonymous
Mar 21, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for embedded learning
This board is exactly what I needed to start my journey with ARM Cortex-M4. The pinout is clearly labeled, and it works flawlessly with STM32CubeIDE.
Anonymous
Mar 19, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Best bang for your buck
Compared to other development boards in this category, the Youxin offers the best features per dollar. Highly recommended for prototyping.
Anonymous
Mar 17, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Excellent for university projects
Used this for my final year project involving sensor data logging. The processing speed is impressive, and the power consumption is low.
Anonymous
Mar 10, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great value, minor documentation issues
Hardware quality is solid for the price. The only downside is that the included schematic could be more detailed, but community resources fill the gap easily.
Anonymous
Mar 01, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Reliable and compact
Small form factor makes it easy to integrate into custom PCBs. Flashing firmware via ST-Link was seamless on the first try.
Q: What is the maximum current this board can supply to peripherals?
A: The 3.3V regulator can typically supply up to 200mA, but we recommend keeping peripheral load under 150mA for stability.
Q: Can I power this board directly from a 9V battery?
A: No, the input voltage range is strictly 5V. Connecting 9V directly may damage the voltage regulator. Please use a 5V source or a regulated step-down module.
Q: Does this board come with an onboard programmer?
A: No, this core board does not include an onboard programmer. You will need an external ST-Link V2 or similar debugger to flash code.
Q: Is this compatible with Arduino IDE?
A: Yes, it is compatible with Arduino IDE if you install the appropriate STM32 board support package (BSP) via the Board Manager.
Q: Are there example codes available for this specific model?
A: Yes, you can find example projects in the STM32CubeF4 package provided by STMicroelectronics, which supports the F401RC series.