Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Microcontroller | ATmega2560-16AU |
| Operating Voltage | 5V |
| Digital I/O Pins | 54 (15 PWM outputs) |
| Analog Input Pins | 16 |
| Flash Memory | 256 KB (8 KB used by bootloader) |
| SRAM | 8 KB |
| EEPROM | 4 KB |
| Clock Speed | 16 MHz |
| USB Interface | CH340G Chip |
| Compatibility | Arduino IDE & Genuino |
Anonymous
Mar 28, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good performance, minor documentation gap
The hardware is solid and uploads code quickly. I had to look up the CH340 drivers online as they weren't included on a disk, but that's standard nowadays.
Anonymous
Mar 27, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great value for learning
Excellent board for university projects. Setup was easy on Windows 10. Only giving 4 stars because the included USB cable felt a bit flimsy.
Anonymous
Mar 25, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for complex robotics projects
This improved version works flawlessly with my sensor array. The extra pins on the expansion board made wiring much cleaner than the standard model.
Anonymous
Mar 22, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Exactly as described
The pin layout matches the original Mega 2560 perfectly, so all my old shields fit right on. The new sensor expansion header is a nice bonus feature.
Anonymous
Mar 20, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Bought five for our club
All five boards arrived in perfect condition and work identically. Great for teaching students about embedded systems without breaking the budget.
Anonymous
Mar 15, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Reliable and stable
I've run this board continuously for a week controlling a 3D printer modification. No overheating or crashes. The CH340 driver installed without issues.
Q: What is the difference between this 'New Version' and the standard MEGA2560?
A: The core microcontroller is the same. The 'New Version' features an improved layout with dedicated headers for common sensor modules (like I2C, UART, and SPI), making prototyping faster and reducing the need for breadboards.
Q: How much current can the 5V pin output?
A: When powered via USB, the 5V pin is limited by the USB port's current (typically 500mA). When using an external DC power supply, the onboard regulator can provide up to 800mA total for the board and peripherals, depending on input voltage and heat dissipation.
Q: Is this board compatible with the official Arduino IDE?
A: Yes, this board is fully compatible with the Arduino IDE. You may need to select 'Arduino Mega or Mega 2560' as the board type and install the CH340 drivers if your computer does not recognize the USB connection automatically.
Q: Does this come with a power supply adapter?
A: No, the package includes only the development board and a USB data cable. It can be powered via the USB port or by connecting an external 7-12V DC power supply to the barrel jack or VIN pin (sold separately).
Q: Can I use 3.3V sensors with this board?
A: The digital I/O pins operate at 5V logic levels. While there is a 3.3V output pin available to power your sensors, you must ensure your sensors are 5V tolerant or use a logic level converter when connecting data lines to avoid damage.
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