STM32F103C8T6 ARM STM32 Minimum System Development Board Module

This manual provides a comprehensive guide to programming the STM32F103C8T6 development board, commonly known as the "Blue Pill," using the Arduino Integrated Development Environment (IDE). It details the necessary components, wiring schematics, and the step-by-step process for setting up the Arduino IDE to work with STM32 boards. The guide includes a practical example of creating a Pi benchmark application, demonstrating the board's performance and comparing it with an Arduino Uno.

Key features of the STM32F103C8T6 board include its powerful 32-bit ARM processor clocked at 72MHz, 20KB of RAM, and 64KB of flash memory. The document outlines the required components such as an FTDI programmer and a color TFT display, and provides detailed code explanations for the Pi benchmark project.

For more information on STM32 microcontrollers, visit the official STMicroelectronics website.