STM32F103C8T6 Minimum System Development Board – KSH 900 at HIMASTORES Mombasa – best electronics in Kenya

STM32F103C8T6 Minimum System Development Board

SKU: HMJ697 Category: Microcontrollers
KSH 900.00
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STM32F103C8T6 Minimum System Development Board

ARM Cortex-M3 MCU Core for Advanced Embedded Projects

The STM32F103C8T6 is a 32bit ARM CortexM3 microcontroller board (often called the "Blue Pill"), offering a cost-effective yet powerful platform for embedded development at 72MHz with 64KB Flash and 20KB SRAM[citation:1][citation:3].

HighPerformance ARM Core 72MHz Cortex-M3 with 1.25 DMIPS/MHz
Rich Peripheral Set - 37 GPIO, 10 ADC channels, and multiple communication interfaces[citation:1][citation:2]
Supply voltage is 2.0V to 3.6V - use a stable 3.3V supply for reliable operation[citation:1][citation:3]
Uses SWD interface (SWCLK/SWDIO) for programming via STLink or JLink debuggers[citation:6]
GPIO pins are not 5V tolerant - always use level shifters for 5V devices[citation:1][citation:3]

Technical Specifications

ParameterValue
CoreARM CortexM3 32bit RISC[citation:1][citation:3]
Clock SpeedUp to 72MHz[citation:1][citation:6]
Flash Memory64KB (expandable variants)[citation:1][citation:3]
SRAM20KB[citation:3][citation:6]
GPIO Pins37[citation:1][citation:3]
ADC Channels10 channels x 12-bit[citation:3]
Timers7 (including PWM and encoder interfaces)[citation:3]
Communication3x USART, 2x SPI, 2x I2C, 1x CAN, USB 2.0[citation:1][citation:2]
Debug InterfaceSWD and JTAG[citation:6]

= Key Features =

HighSpeed 32bit Core - 72MHz performance with hardware divide

Flexible Communication - USART, SPI, I2C, and CAN support[citation:1][citation:2]

Advanced Timers - PWM, input capture, and encoder modes for motor control[citation:3]

Analog Capability 12bit ADC with multiple channels for sensor interfacing[citation:2][citation:3]

Low Power Modes Sleep, stop, and standby for energyefficient projects[citation:1]

SWD Debug Interface Easy programming and debugging with STLink[citation:6]

= Applications =

  1. Embedded systems and microcontroller learning[citation:1][citation:3]
  2. Motor control and robotics projects[citation:3]
  3. Industrial automation and PLC systems[citation:1][citation:2]
  4. IoT and sensor network nodes[citation:1][citation:3]
  5. Medical equipment and monitoring devices[citation:1][citation:2]
  6. Home automation and consumer electronics[citation:1][citation:2]
Extremely CostEffective Affordable development board with professional capabilities
Extensive Ecosystem - Supports STM32CubeIDE, Keil, IAR, and Arduino IDE[citation:3]

√ SWD programming interface ready

√ USB power option via Micro-USB

√ Onboard user LED and reset button[citation:6]

Development and Programming

The board supports multiple development environments including STM32CubeIDE, Keil MDK, IAR EWARM, and Arduino IDE[citation:1][citation:3]. Programming requires an ST-Link V2 programmer connected via the SWD interface (SWCLK and SWDIO pins)[citation:6]. For peripheral configuration, STM32CubeMX provides an easy graphical setup.

Use STM32CubeMX for quick peripheral configuration[citation:3]
Select "Generic STM32F103C8T6" board in Arduino IDE with STM32duino core[citation:1][citation:3]
Core voltage is 3.3V - do not apply 5V to any GPIO
BOOT0 must be GND for normal operation (SWD programming bypasses boot mode)[citation:3]

Troubleshooting

Firmware upload fails:

  • Check SWD connections (SWCLK, SWDIO, GND, 3.3V)[citation:5][citation:6]
  • Ensure board is powered (3.3V via ST-Link or USB)[citation:6]
  • Verify correct target MCU selected (STM32F103C8T6)
  • If using USBtoserial, BOOT0 must be set to HIGH during programming[citation:1]

Board not recognized by PC:

  • Install ST-Link or CH340 USB drivers[citation:3]
  • Use a known good USB cable (data-capable)
  • Avoid connecting multiple power sources simultaneously