STM32F429I-DISC1 Discovery Kit with 2.4 Inch TFT LCD

The STM32F429I-DISC1 Discovery Kit is an STMicroelectronics development board based on the STM32F429ZIT6 Arm Cortex-M4 MCU running up to 180MHz. It features a built-in 2.4-inch 240×320 TFT resistive-touch display, 8MB SDRAM, onboard ST-LINK/V2-B debugger/programmer, USB OTG, 3-axis gyroscope, user controls, and extensive GPIO expansion.

Description

The STM32F429I-DISC1 Discovery Kit with 2.4 Inch TFT LCD is a feature-rich STM32F4 development platform designed for embedded systems, graphical user interfaces, real-time control, USB applications, sensor projects, and advanced Arm Cortex-M4 development.

At its core is the STM32F429ZIT6, a 32-bit Arm Cortex-M4 microcontroller with floating-point unit operating at up to 180MHz. The MCU provides 2MB internal Flash memory and 256KB SRAM, while the board adds 64-Mbit external SDRAM, equivalent to 8MB, for memory-intensive graphical and embedded applications.

The actual Chip.pk stock is marked STM32F429I-DISC1 and uses board revision MB1075-F429I-E01. This revision includes an onboard 2.4-inch QVGA 240×320 TFT LCD with resistive touch panel and an I3G4250D 3-axis gyroscope.

An onboard ST-LINK/V2-B debugger and programmer allows firmware development without requiring a separate external programmer. The board also provides USB OTG capability, user and reset buttons, expansion headers, and access to numerous STM32F429 GPIO and peripheral signals.

The front PCB still carries the historical STM32F429I-DISCO silkscreen, while the current order-code label identifies the board as STM32F429I-DISC1.

Key Features

• STMicroelectronics STM32F429I-DISC1 Discovery Kit
• STM32F429ZIT6 microcontroller
• 32-bit Arm Cortex-M4 with FPU
• Up to 180MHz CPU frequency
• 2MB internal Flash
• 256KB internal SRAM
• 8MB external SDRAM
• 2.4-inch TFT LCD
• 240 × 320 QVGA resolution
• Resistive touch panel on current E-01 board revision
• ILI9341-family TFT controller
• Onboard I3G4250D 3-axis gyroscope
• Integrated ST-LINK/V2-B debugger/programmer
• USB OTG support
• USER and RESET buttons
• Extensive GPIO expansion headers
• Suitable for graphical user interface development
• Suitable for STM32CubeIDE, STM32CubeMX and embedded firmware development

Technical Specifications

Revision note: The current Chip.pk stock is specifically marked MB1075-F429I-E01. Component details such as the resistive-touch LCD and I3G4250D gyroscope are therefore based on this board revision rather than being generalized across every historical STM32F429 Discovery revision.

Applications / Use Cases

• STM32F4 firmware development
• Embedded GUI development
• TFT display applications
• Resistive-touch interface projects
• Real-time embedded systems
• Industrial control prototypes
• Sensor and motion projects
• USB OTG applications
• Data acquisition systems
• Human-machine interfaces
• Robotics controllers
• Signal-processing experiments
• Embedded education and laboratory work
• Arm Cortex-M4 development
• STM32CubeIDE and STM32CubeMX projects

Compatibility

The STM32F429I-DISC1 is designed for the STM32 development ecosystem and can be used with supported ST development tools such as STM32CubeIDE, STM32CubeMX, STM32CubeProgrammer, and STM32 HAL/LL libraries.

The integrated ST-LINK debugger/programmer allows direct firmware programming and debugging of the onboard STM32F429 MCU.

The onboard TFT display can be used for graphical interfaces, menus, instrumentation, dashboards, and touch-enabled embedded applications. Software configuration should match the STM32F429I-DISC1 / MB1075-E01 hardware revision, especially when using the display, touch panel, gyroscope, SDRAM, or board-specific peripheral mappings.

Older documentation or examples may refer to STM32F429I-DISCO. This is relevant because the current DISC1 board retains historical DISCO markings, but the exact Chip.pk stock order code is STM32F429I-DISC1.

Package Contents

• 1 × STM32F429I-DISC1 Discovery Development Board With Cable

Buy in Pakistan

Buy the STM32F429I-DISC1 Discovery Kit in Pakistan from Chip.pk for STM32 development, graphical interfaces, embedded control, USB applications, robotics, and advanced Cortex-M4 projects.

With its 180MHz STM32F429ZIT6 MCU, integrated 2.4-inch TFT touch display, 8MB external SDRAM, onboard ST-LINK/V2-B and extensive expansion headers, the board provides a complete platform for learning, prototyping, and professional embedded development.

FAQs

1. What is the STM32F429I-DISC1 Discovery Kit?
The STM32F429I-DISC1 is an STMicroelectronics development board based on the STM32F429ZIT6 Arm Cortex-M4 MCU. It includes a 2.4-inch TFT display, external SDRAM, onboard ST-LINK debugger/programmer, USB support, gyroscope, buttons, and extensive GPIO expansion.

2. Which microcontroller is used on the STM32F429I-DISC1?
The board uses the STM32F429ZIT6, a 32-bit Arm Cortex-M4 microcontroller with floating-point unit.

3. What is the maximum clock speed of the STM32F429ZIT6?
The MCU operates at up to 180MHz.

4. How much memory does the STM32F429I-DISC1 have?
The MCU provides 2MB internal Flash and 256KB SRAM. The board also includes 64-Mbit external SDRAM, equivalent to 8MB.

5. What display is included on the STM32F429I-DISC1?
The board includes a 2.4-inch 240 × 320 QVGA TFT LCD capable of displaying up to 262K colors.

6. Does this STM32F429 Discovery board have a touchscreen?
Yes. The actual Chip.pk stock is MB1075-F429I-E01, which uses a resistive-touch TFT display.

7. Does the board have an onboard programmer?
Yes. It includes an onboard ST-LINK/V2-B debugger and programmer, so an external programmer is normally not required for developing with the onboard MCU.

8. Which gyroscope is used on this board?
The E-01 board revision uses the I3G4250D 3-axis gyroscope.

9. What is the difference between STM32F429I-DISC1 and STM32F429I-DISCO?
STM32F429I-DISCO is the historical product/order-code terminology and is still printed on the front PCB of some boards. The actual Chip.pk stock is labeled STM32F429I-DISC1, which is the current product identification used for this listing.

10. Can I use STM32CubeIDE with the STM32F429I-DISC1?
Yes. The board is suitable for the STM32 development ecosystem, including STM32CubeIDE, STM32CubeMX, STM32CubeProgrammer, HAL, and LL libraries.

11. Can the onboard TFT LCD be used for GUI projects?
Yes. The integrated display and external SDRAM make the board suitable for menus, dashboards, instrumentation, touch interfaces, and other embedded graphical applications.

12. Does the package include a USB cable?
No. The package includes the STM32F429I-DISC1 development board only, unless Chip.pk specifically states otherwise.