{"product_id":"arduino-mega-2560-r3-clone-atmega16u2","title":"Arduino Mega 2560 R3 Clone (ATmega16U2)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eOverview \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eArduino Mega 2560 R3 Compatible Board\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for more complex projects. With 54 digital I\/O pins, 16 analog inputs, and a larger space for your sketch, it is the recommended board for 3D printers and robotics projects. This gives your DIY projects plenty of room and opportunities to scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable at Tomson Electronics, this Mega 2560 R3 clone is a premium quality product featuring the highly desirable \u003cstrong\u003eATmega16U2 USB-to-Serial chip\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike cheaper boards that use the CH340 chip, the 16U2 acts exactly like an original Arduino, offering true plug-and-play functionality without the need to install third-party drivers. The R3 revision also adds SDA and SCL pins next to the AREF pin, and introduces the IOREF pin, allowing shields to adapt to the voltage provided from the board. It works seamlessly with all existing shields but can adapt to new shields which use these additional pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso searched as:\u003c\/strong\u003e arduino mega clone 16u2, atmega2560 development board, mega 2560 r3 compatible, 3d printer motherboard, ramps 1.4 controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePinout Diagram\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2132\/9029\/files\/Pinout-Mega2560rev3_latest.png?v=1604115566\" alt=\"Arduino Mega 2560 R3 Pinout Diagram\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 500px; height: auto; border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrocontroller:\u003c\/strong\u003e ATmega2560\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-to-Serial Chip:\u003c\/strong\u003e ATmega16U2 (Plug-and-play, no drivers required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput Voltage (Recommended):\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-12V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput Voltage (Limit):\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-20V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital I\/O Pins:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54 (of which 15 provide PWM output)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog Input Pins:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDC Current per I\/O Pin:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDC Current for 3.3V Pin:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlash Memory:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256 KB (of which 8 KB is used by bootloader)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSRAM:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 KB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEEPROM:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 KB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClock Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLED_BUILTIN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 101.52 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 53.3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple Projects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requiring high-speed operations and vast I\/O counts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtensive DIY Builds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Managing large codebases for smart home automation hubs or sensor networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplex Robotics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acting as the central brain for ATmega32\/ATmega2560 based robots and autonomous rovers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3D Printing \u0026amp; CNC:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serving as the mainboard alongside RAMPS 1.4 for stepper motor management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Do I need to install CH340 drivers for this board?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No! Because this board uses the ATmega16U2 chip, it uses the native USB drivers already built into Windows, Mac, and Linux. Simply plug it in and open the Arduino IDE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are my old Uno shields compatible with this Mega?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, the Mega 2560 board is backwards compatible with most shields designed for the Uno, Duemilanove, or Diecimila.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can the 16U2 be reprogrammed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Advanced users can reprogram the ATmega16U2 chip using the DFU (Device Firmware Update) mode to make the Mega appear as a USB keyboard, mouse, or joystick to the computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eResources\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.arduino.cc\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe official Arduino Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/arduino.cc\/en\/Guide\/HomePage\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArduino Getting Started Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.arduino.cc\/en\/Reference\/HomePage\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProgramming Language Reference\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.arduino.cc\/en\/software\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArduino IDE Software Download\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.atmel.com\/Images\/Atmel-2549-8-bit-AVR-Microcontroller-ATmega640-1280-1281-2560-2561_datasheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eATmega2560 Microcontroller Datasheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePackage Includes\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Arduino Mega 2560 R3 Compatible Board (ATmega16U2 Version)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HARD GEAR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49513032417518,"sku":"ARD-27107","price":1440.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2132\/9029\/files\/robu_b66a8541-59f3-4f85-8e52-53520e9a5484.avif?v=1788029137","url":"https:\/\/www.tomsonelectronics.com\/products\/arduino-mega-2560-r3-clone-atmega16u2","provider":"Tomson Electronics ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}