STM32F401/F411 Black Pill Mini Development Board

The STM32F401/F411 Black Pill Mini Development Board delivers high-performance ARM Cortex-M4 processing in a slim, breadboard-friendly design.
Offering clock speeds up to 84 MHz (F401) or 100 MHz (F411), this board provides DSP instructions, floating-point support, and extensive connectivity, making it an excellent choice for IoT, robotics, and advanced embedded applications.

It is fully compatible with the Arduino IDE (STM32 core), STM32CubeIDE, PlatformIO, and other professional development environments, giving makers and engineers flexibility for rapid prototyping or production.

🔹 Key Features

• STM32F401/F411 MCU – ARM Cortex-M4 core with DSP & FPU.

• High Clock Speeds – Up to 84 MHz (F401) / 100 MHz (F411).

• Large Memory – Up to 512 KB Flash and 128 KB SRAM.

• Rich Interfaces – USB 2.0 FS, SPI, I²C, USART/UART, CAN, PWM.

• 12-bit ADC & DAC – Accurate analog signal processing.

• Compact “Black Pill” Form Factor – 2×20 pin headers for breadboard use.

• Low Power Operation – Perfect for portable, battery-powered projects.

🔹 Technical Specifications

• Core: ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit RISC

• Operating Frequency: 84 MHz (F401) / 100 MHz (F411)

• Flash Memory: 256–512 KB (variant dependent)

• SRAM: 64–128 KB

• Operating Voltage: 3.0 V – 3.6 V

• I/O Pins: 37 (many configurable as PWM)

• Interfaces: USB 2.0 FS, SPI, I²C, USART/UART, CAN, SWD/JTAG

• ADC Channels: 12-bit, multiple channels

• Timers: 16-bit and advanced control timers

• Dimensions: Approx. 53 mm × 22 mm

• Operating Temperature: –40 °C to +85 °C

🔹 Applications & Use Cases

• IoT Edge Devices – Fast data processing with low power draw.

• Robotics & Drones – High-speed PWM for motor drivers and sensors.

• Audio & DSP Projects – Leverage the built-in FPU and DSP instructions.

• Data Acquisition – High-resolution ADC for precision measurement.

• STEM & Embedded Education – Affordable board for advanced microcontroller learning.

🔹 Advantages for Makers & Engineers

• Works seamlessly with Arduino and Accessories and Electronics Components.

• Supported by open-source libraries and extensive STM32 ecosystem.

• Breadboard-friendly for quick prototyping.

🔹 Safety & Precautions

• Use a regulated 5 V USB or 3.3 V supply to avoid damage.

• Handle with ESD protection to prevent static discharge.

• Confirm BOOT0 jumper position before flashing firmware.

🔗 Helpful Internal Links

• Pair with Tools and Accessories like ST-LINK/V2 programmers and sensors.

• Browse more Electronics Components for expansion.

🎥 Video Tutorial

[YouTube tutorial link here]

📝 Product Summary

The STM32F401/F411 Black Pill Mini provides ARM Cortex-M4 power, rich peripherals, and Arduino IDE support in a compact form, making it ideal for IoT devices, robotics, DSP applications, and high-performance embedded systems.