(SPIDER Automation) Sipeed Longan Nano | RISC-V GD32VF103CBT6 Development Board with 0.96″ IPS LCD

SPIDER Automation Sipeed Longan Nano | RISC-V GD32VF103CBT6 Development Board with LCD

Description

The SPIDER Automation Sipeed Longan Nano is an ideal entry-level and professional development board designed to introduce students, engineers, and geeks to the next-generation RISC-V processor architecture. At its heart lies the GigaDevice GD32VF103CBT6 MCU, featuring a Bumblebee core developed in cooperation with Nuclei System Technology. Supporting the RV32IMAC instruction set and ECLIC fast interrupt handling, it achieves high-speed processing while consuming only one-third of the power required by traditional Cortex-M3 controllers.

The board features a convenient double-row pin layout with a 700 mil needle spacing, allowing it to be plugged directly into standard breadboards. Equipped with an 8M passive crystal, a 32.768kHz RTC low-speed crystal, a Mini TF card slot, and a modern USB Type-C interface, it supports multiple download methods including USB DFU, UART ISP, and standard JTAG debugging. Bundled with a vibrant 0.96-inch 160×80 IPS RGB display and a protective clear acrylic case, the Longan Nano provides a complete out-of-the-box toolkit for modern embedded experimentation.

Key Features

• GD32VF103CBT6 RISC-V MCU: 32-bit RISC-V core delivering exceptional energy efficiency and modern instruction set support.
• Onboard Flash & RAM: Built-in 128KB Flash memory and 32KB SRAM for versatile firmware development.
• Comprehensive Timer Suite: Includes 4 general-purpose 16-bit timers, 2 basic 16-bit timers, and 1 advanced 16-bit timer alongside a watchdog and SysTick.
• Rich Communication Peripherals: Supports 3x USART, 2x I2C, 3x SPI, 2x I2S, 2x CAN, and 1x USBFS (OTG) interface.
• Analog Measurement Capable: Features 2 multi-channel 10-channel ADCs and 2 DAC output channels.
• Multiple Download & Debug Modes: Supports USB Type-C DFU download, UART ISP download, and standard JTAG debugging (compatible with J-Link and RISC-V debuggers).
• Bundled Accessories: Comes standard with a 0.96” IPS RGB display screen and a transparent acrylic protection case.

Benefits

• • Democratizes RISC-V Learning: Offers a low-cost, highly accessible gateway to exploring open-standard RISC-V microcontroller development.
  • Ready-to-Use Display Kit: Included color IPS screen lets you test graphical outputs and user interfaces immediately without buying extra parts.
  • Breadboard Prototyping Friendly: Standard dual-row pin spacing makes it easy to mount onto solderless breadboards for quick circuit construction.
  • Flexible IDE & OS Support: Compatible with PlatformIO IDE, Arduino framework, GCC/OpenOCD toolchains, and RT-Thread or LiteOS real-time operating systems.

Applications

• Embedded Systems Education: Teaching modern computer architecture, RISC-V assembly, and C/C++ micro-controller programming.
• Portable Instrumentation: Building miniature handheld diagnostic gadgets with live graphical readouts on the 0.96” LCD.
• Industrial & Home Automation Nodes: Developing low-power sensor monitors utilizing CAN, SPI, and I2C communication protocols.
• IoT Edge Prototyping: Designing connected devices utilizing USB OTG and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Hobbyist Maker Projects: Creating custom wearable tech, mini games, and digital clocks.

Package Includes

• • 1 x Sipeed Longan Nano Development Board
  • 1 x 0.96-inch 160×80 IPS RGB LCD Screen
  • 1 x Transparent Acrylic Case Enclosure with Assembly Hardware

Technical Specifications