Anonymous
Mar 25, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Bulk buy success
Purchased ten of these for our university lab. All units tested successfully. The pinout is standard, so all our existing shields fit perfectly. Very cost-effective solution.
Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Microcontroller | ATmega2560 |
| Operating Voltage | 5V |
| Digital I/O Pins | 54 (15 PWM outputs) |
| Analog Input Pins | 16 |
| DC Current per I/O Pin | 40 mA |
| Flash Memory | 256 KB (8 KB used by bootloader) |
| SRAM | 8 KB |
| EEPROM | 4 KB |
| Clock Speed | 16 MHz |
| USB Interface Chip | CH340G / ATMEGA16U2 Compatible |
Anonymous
Mar 25, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Bulk buy success
Purchased ten of these for our university lab. All units tested successfully. The pinout is standard, so all our existing shields fit perfectly. Very cost-effective solution.
Anonymous
Mar 22, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for complex projects
I needed extra pins for a robotics project and this board delivered. The CH340G driver installed easily on Windows 10, and it works flawlessly with the Arduino IDE. Great value for the memory size.
Anonymous
Mar 19, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great for learning
As a beginner, the extra space on the board helps me see where everything connects. The documentation online is vast since it mimics the official spec. Only wish it came with a USB cable.
Anonymous
Mar 08, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Excellent compatibility
Runs all my standard Mega libraries without issue. The extended version layout makes wiring sensors much easier than the compact boards. Highly recommend for students and prototypers.
Anonymous
Mar 01, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good board, minor driver hiccup
The board itself is solid and has plenty of IO for my 3D printer controller. Had to manually download the CH340 driver initially, but once that was sorted, compilation and upload speeds were excellent.
Anonymous
Mar 01, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Reliable workhorse
Been running this continuously for two weeks controlling a hydroponics system. No overheating, stable voltage, and the multiple serial ports are a lifesaver for debugging.
Q: How many hardware serial ports does this have?
A: The ATmega2560 microcontroller on this board features 4 hardware UARTs (Serial, Serial1, Serial2, and Serial3), allowing for multiple simultaneous serial communications.
Q: Can I power this with a 9V battery?
A: Yes, you can power the board via the barrel jack connector with a 7-12V DC supply, which includes standard 9V batteries. Alternatively, you can use the Vin pin.
Q: Does this board come with a USB cable included?
A: No, the package typically includes only the development board. You will need a standard USB Type-B cable to connect it to your computer.
Q: Is this compatible with the Arduino IDE version 2.0?
A: Yes, this board is fully compatible with Arduino IDE 2.0 and later versions. You may need to select 'Arduino Mega or Mega 2560' as the board type in the menu.
Q: What driver do I need for Mac OS?
A: For this specific model featuring the CH340G chip, you usually need to install the CH340 serial driver. Most modern macOS versions may recognize it automatically, but if not, the driver is available on the manufacturer's site.