It is very important to choose the right development board when learning STM32 by yourself. Here are some suggestions to help you purchase the right board:
Development board selection: At the entry stage, you can choose a common STM32 development board, such as the Discovery series officially launched by ST or the commonly used Development board brands, such as Atom, Wildfire, Anfulai, etc. These boards have extensive community support and rich information, suitable for beginners to get started quickly.
Functions and peripherals: According to your learning goals and project requirements, choose a development board with commonly used peripherals. Make sure that the board includes the basic peripherals you need, such as GPIO, UART, SPI, I2C, ADC, etc., to support your learning and project development. In addition, if you have specific project requirements, such as driving an RGB display or using advanced peripherals, you can choose a development board with relevant functions.
Ease of use and scalability: Consider the ease of use and scalability of the development board. It is preferred to choose a board with a built-in debugger/programmer and serial port connection function, which can be more convenient for debugging and program burning. Also, make sure that the pinouts and expansion slots on the development board are adequate for your possible future expansion needs.
Price and Availability: Choose an affordable and easy-to-buy development board based on your budget and available resources. Some common models and brands are usually relatively inexpensive and readily available. Do some research online to check prices and availability of different makes and models before you buy.
Community Support and Material Availability: Make sure that the development board you choose has good community support and great material resources. That way, when you encounter a problem, you can ask for help or find relevant learning materials in the community. Common development boards usually have active communities and rich tutorials, which are very helpful for self-study. It just so happens that I have an embedded learning route here, and I need to leave a 6 for various projects.
In summary, choose a development board that suits your learning needs and project development, focusing on its features, ease of use, scalability, and price, and make sure that sufficient materials and community support are available. As your learning progresses, you can also try to port and solve problems on your own, which is a way to quickly improve your skills. I wish you success in your STM32 learning and project development!
