SainSmart Mega 2560 R3
Best reliable microcontroller for budget conscious electronics hobbyists.
This kit is the fastest route to adding a polished interface to your custom electronics. By ditching the messy wiring in favor of a direct, plug-and-play shield, you trade a bit of modular flexibility for a streamlined, frustration-free build process that gets your project running in minutes.
$27.99
Who it's for
- Budget-conscious makers seeking high pin counts without the premium price
- Advanced hobbyists building complex systems requiring numerous sensor connections
- Developers wanting immediate access to the vast Arduino software library
Who should skip it
- Perfectionists who prioritize premium build quality and long-term component reliability
- Minimalist designers working within tight spatial constraints for portable devices
- Beginners who require comprehensive, direct technical support and official tutorials
Performance breakdown
Wiring Simplicity
The dedicated shield eliminates messy jumper wires for a clean setup.
I/O Versatility
Abundant pin count handles complex sensor arrays and automation tasks easily.
Display Integration
Direct hardware pairing makes visual interface development significantly faster.
Processing Overhead
The 16MHz clock speed is adequate but limits high-refresh graphical performance.
Ecosystem Compatibility
Standard architecture ensures seamless integration with most existing development libraries.
Form Factor Efficiency
Compact stacking design saves desk space but adds significant vertical bulk.
Key Specs
Microcontroller
ATmega2560
Board Type
Microcontroller
Form Factor
Mega 2560
Operating Voltage
5 Volts
Clock Speed
16 MHz
Flash Memory Capacity
0.256 MB
RAM Capacity
0.008 MB
Digital I/O Pins
54
Analog Input Pins
16
Connectivity Protocols
UART, I2C, SPI
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