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Arduino Mega 2560 R3 (ATmega2560-16AU Based Board)
📄 **Description:
The Arduino Mega 2560** is a powerful open-source microcontroller development board based on the ATmega2560-16AU chip. It features 54 digital I/O pins, 16 analog inputs, 4 UARTs (hardware serial ports), and abundant memory resources. The Mega 2560 is ideal for large-scale and complex projects like 3D printers, CNC machines, robotic arms, and IoT systems requiring multiple inputs/outputs or complex control logic.
Compatible with the Arduino IDE, this board allows easy programming via USB and supports hundreds of compatible shields and libraries.
📐 Specifications:
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Microcontroller | ATmega2560-16AU |
| Operating Voltage | 5V |
| Input Voltage | 7–12V (recommended) |
| Digital I/O Pins | 54 (15 PWM output) |
| Analog Input Pins | 16 |
| UARTs (Serial Ports) | 4 |
| Flash Memory | 256 KB (8 KB used by bootloader) |
| SRAM | 8 KB |
| EEPROM | 4 KB |
| Clock Speed | 16 MHz |
| USB Controller | ATmega16U2 (USB to serial converter) |
| Dimensions | 101.52 mm x 53.3 mm |
🌟 Key Features:
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🧠 High-performance ATmega2560 microcontroller
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🔌 54 I/O pins for complex projects
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📦 Multiple serial ports for peripheral interfacing
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🧱 Fully compatible with Arduino IDE & shields
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🖨️ Popular for 3D printers (e.g., Marlin firmware)
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🔧 Sturdy, large PCB for robust prototyping
🧰 Applications:
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🖨️ 3D Printers (e.g. Prusa, Anet, Creality)
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🤖 Robotics (arms, platforms, automation)
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📡 Home automation and IoT systems
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🔬 Data acquisition & sensor monitoring
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🎓 Educational learning kits and engineering projects
