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Arduino ATmega1280 Microcontroller Board

SKU: DFR0083

The article explores the Arduino ATmega1280 microcontroller board, detailing its open-source platform and features like 54 digital I/O pins, 16 analog inputs, and USB connectivity, making it suitable for creating stand-alone interactive objects or connecting to software like Flash and Processing. Compatible with various shields, it offers flexibility for diverse projects.

Front of Arduino Mega showing USB ports and connector headers-DFRobot product sku:DFR0083 image.

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    The Arduino Mega is a microcontroller board based on the ATmega1280. It has the following specifications:

    Feature Details
    Digital I/O Pins 54 (of which 14 can be used as PWM outputs)
    Analog Inputs 16
    UARTs (Hardware Serial Ports) 4
    Crystal Oscillator 16 MHz
    Connections/Components USB connection, power jack, ICSP header, reset button

    It contains everything needed to support the microcontroller; simply connect it to a computer with a USB cable or power it with a AC-to-DC adapter or battery to get started. The Mega is compatible with most shields designed for the Arduino Duemilanove or Diecimila.

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