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 | 20 mA |
| Flash Memory | 256 KB (8 KB used by bootloader) |
| SRAM | 8 KB |
| EEPROM | 4 KB |
| Clock Speed | 16 MHz |
| Origin | Made in Italy |
Anonymous
Mar 31, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Genuine board with excellent build quality
I needed a reliable board for a complex robotics project requiring many pins. This original Italian MEGA 2560 works flawlessly. The USB connection is stable, and all pins responded correctly on the first try. Worth the extra cost for peace of mind.
Anonymous
Mar 28, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Great upgrade from the Uno
If you have outgrown the Arduino Uno, this is the natural next step. The memory and pin count make so many more projects possible. Setup was instant on both Windows and Mac.
Anonymous
Mar 20, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Excellent board, check your power supply
The board itself is fantastic. Just remember that if you are powering many peripherals, you need a robust external power supply. The board handled my 3D printer controller setup without issues once powered correctly.
Anonymous
Mar 05, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Solid performance, slightly pricey
The board performs exactly as expected. It handles heavy code loads without crashing. My only hesitation is the price compared to clones, but for professional prototyping where reliability is key, this is the right choice.
Anonymous
Mar 03, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for university projects
Using this for my senior design project. The large number of I/O pins allows me to connect multiple sensors and displays without needing expanders. Documentation is easy to find, and the IDE recognizes it immediately.
Anonymous
Mar 02, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Reliable for industrial control applications
We use these in our initial testing phases for industrial controllers. The stability of the original hardware ensures that bugs are in our code, not the board. Highly recommended for serious development work.
Q: What is the maximum input voltage for the VIN pin?
A: The recommended input voltage range is 7-12V. The limits are 6-20V, but operating outside the recommended range may cause the regulator to overheat or the board to become unstable.
Q: How do I verify if this is an original Italian board?
A: Original boards feature high-quality printing, a specific holographic sticker on the microcontroller chip, and the 'Made in Italy' marking on the PCB. You can also verify the vendor ID and product ID in your device manager when connected.
Q: Does this come with a USB cable included?
A: Yes, the package includes a genuine USB Type-B cable required for programming and powering the board via your computer.
Q: Is this board compatible with the standard Arduino IDE?
A: Yes, this original Arduino MEGA 2560 R3 is fully compatible with the latest versions of the Arduino IDE. You can select 'Arduino Mega or Mega 2560' from the board manager to start coding immediately.
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 pin available to power sensors, you must ensure your 3.3V sensors are 5V tolerant or use a logic level converter when connecting data lines to the 5V pins to avoid damage.
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