Anonymous
Mar 31, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great value for learning
Excellent board for university projects. It handles complex code without running out of space. The only minor issue is that the USB cable feels a bit stiff, but it works fine.
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 (of which 15 provide PWM output) |
| 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 |
| Included Accessories | USB Type-B Data Cable |
Anonymous
Mar 31, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great value for learning
Excellent board for university projects. It handles complex code without running out of space. The only minor issue is that the USB cable feels a bit stiff, but it works fine.
Anonymous
Mar 27, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good starter board for advanced users
If you are just starting, this might be overkill, but if you know you need the extra pins, grab this. The documentation online is plentiful since it mimics the standard Arduino.
Anonymous
Mar 24, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Reliable and compatible
We bought ten of these for our workshop. All of them were recognized immediately on Windows 10 and macOS. No dead pixels or soldering issues observed.
Anonymous
Mar 16, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for large projects
This board works flawlessly with the Arduino IDE. The extra memory and pins are exactly what I needed for my 3D printer controller. Setup was easy once I installed the CH340 drivers.
Anonymous
Mar 05, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Does the job perfectly
I was worried about compatibility since it's not the official brand, but it functions identically to the original MEGA 2560. Highly recommend for budget-conscious makers.
Anonymous
Mar 05, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Solid build quality
The PCB looks clean and the components are well-soldered. I've been running a motor control project for three days straight with no overheating or crashes.
Q: Do I need to install specific drivers to use this on Windows 10?
A: Yes, this board uses the CH340G USB-to-serial chip. You will need to download and install the CH340 drivers, which are widely available online, before the computer can recognize the board.
Q: Does the package include a power adapter?
A: No, the package includes only the development board and a USB data cable. You can power the board via the USB cable or by connecting a 7-12V DC power supply to the barrel jack (not included).
Q: Can I use 3.3V sensors with this board?
A: Yes, the board has a dedicated 3.3V output pin. However, please note that the digital I/O pins operate at 5V logic levels, so you may need a logic level converter for sensitive 3.3V modules.
Q: What is the maximum current this board can supply via the 5V pin?
A: While the onboard regulator can handle up to 1A input, we recommend drawing no more than 500mA from the 5V pin to ensure stability and prevent overheating the regulator.
Q: Is this board compatible with the standard Arduino IDE?
A: Absolutely. You can select 'Arduino Mega or Mega 2560' from the board manager in the Arduino IDE, and it will work just like the official board.