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Original Arduino Mega 2560 ATmega2560 Rev3

Overview

The Original Arduino Mega 2560 ATmega2560 Rev3 is a microcontroller board based on the ATmega2560 microprocessor. It is one of the most popular and widely used Arduino boards, known for its versatility, ease of use, and robust feature set. This board is ideal for a wide range of projects, from simple robots to complex automation systems, and is suitable for both beginners and experienced developers.

Functionality

The Arduino Mega 2560 is a microcontroller board that can be programmed to read inputs from various sensors, perform calculations, and control outputs to drive actuators, LEDs, and other devices. It can be used to

Read data from sensors, such as temperature, humidity, light, and motion sensors

Perform calculations and process data using the on-board microprocessor

Control outputs, such as LEDs, motors, and relays

Communicate with other devices using various communication protocols, including USB, UART, SPI, and I2C

Store data in the on-board flash memory or external storage devices

Key Features

  • Microprocessor: ATmega2560, an 8-bit AVR microcontroller with 256 KB of flash memory, 8 KB of SRAM, and 4 KB of EEPROM.
  • Digital I/O Pins: 54 digital input/output pins, including 15 PWM outputs, and 16 analog input pins.
  • Analog Inputs: 16 analog input pins, with a 10-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) allowing for accurate analog readings.
  • Communication Protocols: Supports USB, UART, SPI, and I2C communication protocols.
  • Clock Speed: Operates at 16 MHz clock speed.
  • Power: Can be powered via USB, a dedicated power jack, or an external power supply.
  • Reset Button: Features a built-in reset button for easy board reset.
  • Flash Memory: 256 KB of on-board flash memory for storing programs and data.
  • Extension Headers: Provides multiple extension headers for shields, allowing for easy expansion and customization.
  • Open-Source: Based on open-source hardware and software, allowing for community-driven development and customization.

Dimensions

101.6 mm x 53.3 mm (4 inches x 2.1 inches)

Operating Voltage

5V

Input Voltage

7-12V (recommended), 6-20V (limits)

Output Voltage

5V

Current

500mA (recommended), 1A (maximum)

Target Audience

The Original Arduino Mega 2560 ATmega2560 Rev3 is suitable for

Hobbyists and makers looking to create complex projects, such as robots, automation systems, and IoT devices.

Students and researchers working on projects that require a high degree of customization and control.

Professionals and engineers who need a versatile and reliable platform for prototyping and developing IoT solutions.

Software Compatibility

The Arduino Mega 2560 is compatible with the official Arduino Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and a wide range of third-party software and libraries.

Pin Configuration

  • Original Arduino Mega 2560 ATmega2560 Rev3 Pinout Guide
  • The Arduino Mega 2560 is a microcontroller board based on the ATmega2560 chip. It has a total of 54 digital input/output pins, 16 analog input pins, 4 UARTs (hardware serial ports), 16 megabytes of flash memory, and 8 kilobytes of SRAM. Here's a detailed explanation of each pin:
  • Digital Pins (54)
  • 1. Digital Pin 0 (RX0): UART 0 receive pin. Used for serial communication.
  • 2. Digital Pin 1 (TX0): UART 0 transmit pin. Used for serial communication.
  • 3. Digital Pin 2 (RX1): UART 1 receive pin. Used for serial communication.
  • 4. Digital Pin 3 (TX1): UART 1 transmit pin. Used for serial communication.
  • 5. Digital Pin 4: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 6. Digital Pin 5: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 7. Digital Pin 6: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 8. Digital Pin 7: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 9. Digital Pin 8: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 10. Digital Pin 9: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 11. Digital Pin 10 (SS): SPI slave select pin. Used for SPI communication.
  • 12. Digital Pin 11 (MOSI): SPI master out-slave in pin. Used for SPI communication.
  • 13. Digital Pin 12 (MISO): SPI master in-slave out pin. Used for SPI communication.
  • 14. Digital Pin 13 (SCK): SPI clock pin. Used for SPI communication.
  • 15. Digital Pin 14 (RX2): UART 2 receive pin. Used for serial communication.
  • 16. Digital Pin 15 (TX2): UART 2 transmit pin. Used for serial communication.
  • 17. Digital Pin 16: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 18. Digital Pin 17: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 19. Digital Pin 18: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 20. Digital Pin 19: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 21. Digital Pin 20: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 22. Digital Pin 21: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 23. Digital Pin 22: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 24. Digital Pin 23: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 25. Digital Pin 24: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 26. Digital Pin 25: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 27. Digital Pin 26: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 28. Digital Pin 27: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 29. Digital Pin 28: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 30. Digital Pin 29: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 31. Digital Pin 30: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 32. Digital Pin 31: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 33. Digital Pin 32: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 34. Digital Pin 33: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 35. Digital Pin 34: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 36. Digital Pin 35: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 37. Digital Pin 36: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 38. Digital Pin 37: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 39. Digital Pin 38: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 40. Digital Pin 39: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 41. Digital Pin 40: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 42. Digital Pin 41: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 43. Digital Pin 42: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 44. Digital Pin 43: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 45. Digital Pin 44: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 46. Digital Pin 45: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 47. Digital Pin 46: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 48. Digital Pin 47: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 49. Digital Pin 48: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 50. Digital Pin 49: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 51. Digital Pin 50: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 52. Digital Pin 51: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 53. Digital Pin 52: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • 54. Digital Pin 53: General-purpose digital input/output pin.
  • Analog Input Pins (16)
  • 1. Analog Input Pin A0: Analog input pin. Can be used for analog-to-digital conversion.
  • 2. Analog Input Pin A1: Analog input pin. Can be used for analog-to-digital conversion.
  • 3. Analog Input Pin A2: Analog input pin. Can be used for analog-to-digital conversion.
  • 4. Analog Input Pin A3: Analog input pin. Can be used for analog-to-digital conversion.
  • 5. Analog Input Pin A4: Analog input pin. Can be used for analog-to-digital conversion.
  • 6. Analog Input Pin A5: Analog input pin. Can be used for analog-to-digital conversion.
  • 7. Analog Input Pin A6: Analog input pin. Can be used for analog-to-digital conversion.
  • 8. Analog Input Pin A7: Analog input pin. Can be used for analog-to-digital conversion.
  • 9. Analog Input Pin A8: Analog input pin. Can be used for analog-to-digital conversion.
  • 10. Analog Input Pin A9: Analog input pin. Can be used for analog-to-digital conversion.
  • 11. Analog Input Pin A10: Analog input pin. Can be used for analog-to-digital conversion.
  • 12. Analog Input Pin A11: Analog input pin. Can be used for analog-to-digital conversion.
  • 13. Analog Input Pin A12: Analog input pin. Can be used for analog-to-digital conversion.
  • 14. Analog Input Pin A13: Analog input pin. Can be used for analog-to-digital conversion.
  • 15. Analog Input Pin A14: Analog input pin. Can be used for analog-to-digital conversion.
  • 16. Analog Input Pin A15: Analog input pin. Can be used for analog-to-digital conversion.
  • Power Pins
  • 1. Vin: Input voltage pin. Can be used to power the board.
  • 2. 5V: Regulated 5V output pin. Can be used to power external devices.
  • 3. 3.3V: Regulated 3.3V output pin. Can be used to power external devices.
  • 4. GND: Ground pin. Used for circuit grounding.
  • 5. RESET: Reset pin. Used to reset the microcontroller.
  • ICSP Pins
  • 1. MISO: Master In Slave Out pin. Used for In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP).
  • 2. SCK: Clock pin. Used for In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP).
  • 3. MOSI: Master Out Slave In pin. Used for In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP).
  • 4. VCC: Power pin for ICSP. Used to power the ICSP programmer.
  • Note: The Arduino Mega 2560 has a variety of pins that can be used for different purposes. The above description provides a general overview of each pin's function. For specific use cases, refer to the Arduino documentation and relevant libraries.

Code Examples

Original Arduino Mega 2560 ATmega2560 Rev3 Documentation
Overview
The Original Arduino Mega 2560 ATmega2560 Rev3 is a microcontroller board based on the ATmega2560 microchip. It is a popular and powerful board in the Arduino family, suitable for a wide range of applications, from simple prototyping to complex IoT projects.
Key Features
Microcontroller: ATmega2560
 Operating Voltage: 5V
 Input Voltage: 7-12V
 Digital I/O Pins: 54
 Analog Input Pins: 16
 Flash Memory: 256 KB
 SRAM: 8 KB
 EEPROM: 4 KB
 Clock Speed: 16 MHz
Code Examples
### Example 1: Blinking LEDs
This example demonstrates how to use the Arduino Mega 2560 to blink multiple LEDs connected to digital pins.
```c
const int ledPins[] = {2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7}; // LED pins
const int numLeds = 6; // Number of LEDs
void setup() {
  for (int i = 0; i < numLeds; i++) {
    pinMode(ledPins[i], OUTPUT);
  }
}
void loop() {
  for (int i = 0; i < numLeds; i++) {
    digitalWrite(ledPins[i], HIGH); // Turn on LED
    delay(500); // Wait 500ms
    digitalWrite(ledPins[i], LOW); // Turn off LED
    delay(500); // Wait 500ms
  }
}
```
### Example 2: Reading Analog Sensors
This example demonstrates how to use the Arduino Mega 2560 to read analog values from sensors connected to analog input pins.
```c
const int sensorPin = A0; // Analog sensor pin
int sensorValue = 0; // Sensor value
void setup() {
  Serial.begin(9600);
}
void loop() {
  sensorValue = analogRead(sensorPin);
  Serial.print("Sensor Value: ");
  Serial.println(sensorValue);
  delay(1000); // Wait 1 second
}
```
### Example 3: Serial Communication with PCs
This example demonstrates how to use the Arduino Mega 2560 to send and receive serial data with a PC.
```c
void setup() {
  Serial.begin(9600);
}
void loop() {
  if (Serial.available() > 0) {
    String incomingData = Serial.readStringUntil('
');
    Serial.println(" Received: " + incomingData);
  }
  Serial.println("Hello, PC!");
  delay(1000); // Wait 1 second
}
```
Note: These examples are just a few illustrations of the many possibilities with the Original Arduino Mega 2560 ATmega2560 Rev3. You can find more examples and projects on the official Arduino website and other online resources.