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Detailed Product Description:

The STM32F103C8T6 Development Board, affectionately known as the "Blue Pill," is a powerful and low-cost alternative to traditional 8-bit microcontrollers. It provides a significant leap in performance, making it the perfect choice for projects that demand more processing power, memory, and advanced peripherals. This compact board is centered around the STM32F103C8T6 chip, which features a robust 32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 core capable of running at a lightning-fast 72 MHz clock speed. This provides a dramatic increase in computational power, enabling complex calculations and real-time processing that would be impossible with lesser boards.

Technically, the board comes equipped with 64 KB of Flash memory and 20 KB of SRAM, offering ample space for sophisticated programs and data storage. Its true strength lies in its extensive set of peripherals, including 37 general-purpose I/O pins, multiple UART, I2C, and SPI communication interfaces, and two 12-bit Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) for high-resolution sensor readings. All these features are accessible on a breadboard-friendly form factor.

For those familiar with Arduino, the STM32F103C8T6 is surprisingly easy to get started with. The board can be programmed using the familiar Arduino IDE by installing the STM32duino bootloader, which allows you to leverage existing code and libraries with minimal changes. For more advanced users, the board is compatible with professional development environments like STM32CubeIDE, offering advanced debugging and a comprehensive set of tools. Whether you're a student, a hobbyist, or a professional, the STM32F103C8T6 ARM Core Module is an exceptional platform for DIY electronics, robotics, and embedded systems development.

The STM32F103C8T6 Development Board – commonly known as the Blue Pill – is a powerful, compact, and affordable microcontroller board based on the STM32 ARM Cortex-M3 processor. It operates at 72 MHz and offers excellent performance for real-time control applications, signal processing, and automation systems.

The board features 32 GPIO pins, multiple communication interfaces (UART, I2C, SPI, USB), and is programmable using STM32CubeIDE, Keil, Arduino IDE (via STM32duino), or PlatformIO.

This board is perfect for engineering students, DIY electronics enthusiasts, and professional embedded developers looking for performance and flexibility at a low cost.

Key Features:

• Based on STM32F103C8T6 ARM Cortex-M3 microcontroller

• 72 MHz operating frequency with 64KB Flash and 20KB SRAM

• Compatible with STM32CubeIDE, Arduino IDE, PlatformIO

• Features USART, I2C, SPI, PWM, ADC, and USB

• Small size, low power, and perfect for IoT, robotics, and embedded systems

Technical Specifications:

How to Use (Getting Started):

Programming Options:

1. Using ST-Link V2 Programmer via SWD pins (recommended)

2. Using USB Bootloader (may require flashing bootloader)

Compatible IDEs & Platforms:

• STM32CubeIDE (Official)

• Arduino IDE (via STM32duino)

• Keil uVision

• PlatformIO (VS Code)

Common Pinout:

Applications:

• DIY embedded systems

• IoT devices and sensor hubs

• Robotics and automation

• Real-time signal processing

• Educational and research development

Package Includes:

• 1 × STM32F103C8T6 Blue Pill Development Board

• 1 × Set of male header pins (un-soldered)

You may need an ST-Link V2 programmer and micro USB cable for uploading code.