ST/STM models bring together STM32 Nucleo, STM32 Discovery, STM32F, STM32G, STM32L, STM32H, and different ARM Cortex-based development boards.
Standard microcontrollers may fall short in high-capacity projects such as the Internet of Things (IoT), advanced robotics systems, signal processing, and industrial automation.
At this point, ST/STM models with high clock speeds, rich peripherals, and ARM Cortex-M architecture come into play.
On our category page, you can find a wide range of ST/STM development boards that meet various professional R&D and prototyping needs.
Choosing the right model according to the size of your project and its hardware requirements can significantly speed up your development process.
The hardware listed in our category can be grouped into three main categories customized for different use cases:
If you want to make a quick start in the prototyping process, the white PCB Nucleo models widely available in our category are an ideal choice.
These models have pin layouts compatible with Arduino® UNO R3 shields.
This allows you to use your existing expansion boards for Arduino together with a powerful 32-bit ARM architecture.
If you do not want to spend time connecting external hardware such as displays, gyroscopes, accelerometers, or advanced audio chips, you can choose Discovery series models.
These boards, usually recognized by their green PCB structure, are fully equipped R&D kits that include many built-in sensors and peripherals.
If you want to upload code to STM32 chips on your custom-designed printed circuit boards, you can use external programmer models in USB form, such as ST-Link/V2, listed on the page.
You can use the table below as a reference to easily determine the ST/STM model that best fits your project structure:
| Product Model / Family | Key UX Feature | Core Structure | Most Suitable Project Type |
| Nucleo Series | Shield-compatible pin structure | ARM Cortex-M series | Budget-friendly transition projects, basic ARM learning |
| Discovery Series | Built-in sensors and display | High-performance Cortex-M | Audio/image processing, compact hardware needs |
| ST-Link Models | Portability in USB form | Programmer / debugger | Bare-chip programming, users producing their own PCBs |
Working with ARM-based development boards requires the right infrastructure and technical support. At Robotistan, we help you source original STMicroelectronics products for your industrial-grade projects.
To ensure a smooth experience with your selected ST/STM models, you can easily access the technical documents and pinout diagrams of the relevant board on our product pages.
If you are looking for ready-made packages that include all the complementary components and sensors you need instead of a single development board, you can check our ST/STM Kits category to speed up your prototyping process.
If you also want to add motion and sensing capabilities to your projects, you can safely purchase industrial sensor and motor driver modules with 3.3V logic levels that work smoothly with these powerful boards from our website.
If you are just transitioning to ARM architecture and already have standard sensor modules, Nucleo series models are a logical starting point. They are more cost-effective and can be used easily with common modules thanks to their physical pin layout.
Most of the Nucleo and Discovery models listed on our page include their own detachable ST-LINK debugger chip on the top section. This allows you to connect the board to your computer with only a standard USB cable, upload code, and perform step-by-step debugging without buying an extra device. You only need independent ST-Link models for external circuits you design yourself.
For coding these hardware products at professional standards, it is recommended to use ST's own free software, STM32CubeIDE. In addition, with the STM32CubeMX tool, which enables automatic configuration of hardware registers, you can visually configure your board's pins in a short time.