Anonymous
Mar 29, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Standard compatibility
Fully compatible with existing Mega shields. The improved voltage regulator handles my motor driver setup without overheating. Excellent replacement board.
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 |
| 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 | CH340G with Square USB Port |
Anonymous
Mar 29, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Standard compatibility
Fully compatible with existing Mega shields. The improved voltage regulator handles my motor driver setup without overheating. Excellent replacement board.
Anonymous
Mar 25, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Reliable and robust
We ordered ten of these for our workshop. All boards were recognized immediately by the IDE. The pin layout is standard, making it easy to swap from older models.
Anonymous
Mar 24, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good board, fast shipping
Arrived quickly and worked out of the box after installing the CH340 drivers. Plenty of pins for my home automation prototype. Would recommend to beginners.
Anonymous
Mar 18, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Upgrade worth it
The extra memory compared to the Uno makes a huge difference for my data logging projects. The build quality feels solid and the components are well-soldered.
Anonymous
Mar 10, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great value for learning
Bought this for my university robotics class. It handles all the sensors I need without any lag. Only minor issue was the driver installation on Windows 11, but once sorted, it runs great.
Anonymous
Mar 02, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for complex projects
This improved version works flawlessly with my 3D printer controller setup. The square USB port is much more durable than the standard rectangular ones I've used before.
Q: Can I power this with a 9V battery?
A: Absolutely. You can power the board via the barrel jack or the VIN pin using a 7-12V DC power supply, such as a standard 9V battery.
Q: Are the pin headers pre-soldered?
A: Yes, all digital, analog, and power pin headers come pre-soldered and ready for immediate use with shields or jumper wires.
Q: What is the difference between this and the original MEGA2560?
A: This improved version features a more durable square USB port, an updated CH340G communication chip for better stability, and enhanced circuit protection.
Q: Does it come with a USB cable?
A: Yes, the package includes a square USB data cable specifically designed for this improved version of the board.
Q: Is this board compatible with the Arduino IDE?
A: Yes, this board is fully compatible with the Arduino IDE. You may need to install the CH340 USB-to-Serial driver depending on your operating system.