Anonymous
Mar 18, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Easy to get started
As someone new to microcontrollers, this board made the learning curve much smoother. Plenty of tutorials online work directly with this hardware. Highly recommend for anyone starting out.
Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Microcontroller | ATmega328P |
| Operating Voltage | 5V |
| Digital I/O Pins | 14 (6 PWM outputs) |
| Analog Input Pins | 6 |
| Flash Memory | 32 KB (0.5 KB used by bootloader) |
| SRAM | 2 KB |
| EEPROM | 1 KB |
| Clock Speed | 16 MHz |
| USB Interface | CH340G / ATmega16U2 (varies by batch) |
| Power Supply | 7-12V recommended via DC Jack |
Anonymous
Mar 18, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Easy to get started
As someone new to microcontrollers, this board made the learning curve much smoother. Plenty of tutorials online work directly with this hardware. Highly recommend for anyone starting out.
Anonymous
Mar 17, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good board, minor USB cable issue
The board itself is fantastic and runs my sensor projects without a hitch. Just note that you might need a specific micro-USB cable for data transfer, not just charging. Once sorted, it's been reliable.
Anonymous
Mar 14, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for beginners and pros alike
This board works exactly as expected. The pinout is standard, and it was recognized immediately by the Arduino IDE on my Windows laptop. Great value for learning embedded systems.
Anonymous
Mar 13, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Reliable workhorse
I've used this for everything from simple LED blinkers to controlling small DC motors with an H-bridge. The ATmega328P is a classic for a reason. No complaints here.
Anonymous
Mar 11, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great compatibility
Works with all the standard shields I own. The build quality feels solid. I deducted one star only because the silk screen printing is slightly faint on the analog pins, but functionally it's perfect.
Anonymous
Mar 02, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Bought 10 for our school club
We purchased these for our high school robotics team. They are durable, affordable, and handle student mistakes well. The improved voltage regulator seems to run cooler than older versions we had.
Q: Is this compatible with the official Arduino IDE?
A: Yes, this board is fully compatible with the Arduino IDE. You may need to install CH340 drivers if your operating system does not recognize the USB-to-serial converter automatically.
Q: Can I power this directly from a 9V battery?
A: Yes, you can connect a 9V battery to the barrel jack or the VIN and GND pins. The onboard regulator will step it down to the required 5V for the microcontroller.
Q: Does this support 3.3V logic levels directly?
A: No, this board operates at 5V logic levels. If you need to interface with 3.3V sensors or modules, we recommend using a logic level converter to prevent damage to the components.
Q: What is the maximum current I can draw from the 5V pin?
A: When powered via USB, the limit is typically 500mA. When using the external power jack, the limit depends on the regulator's heat dissipation, but generally, you should stay under 800mA total for the board and peripherals.
Q: Does this board come with a USB cable included?
A: No, the USB cable is sold separately to keep costs down and allow you to use cables you may already own. Please ensure you have a micro-USB cable capable of data transfer.