{"product_id":"arduino-mega-2560-pro-mini-ch340g","title":"Arduino Mega 2560 Pro Mini CH340G Development Board","description":"\u003cp\u003eArduino Mega 2560 Pro Mini is a compact \u003cstrong\u003eATmega2560-based development board\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring a CH340G USB-to-serial interface, Micro USB connector, 54 digital I\/O pins and 16 analog inputs. A compatible header pin set is included separately for soldering as required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eArduino Mega 2560 Pro Mini CH340G Development Board\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the extensive I\/O capabilities of the ATmega2560 platform in a compact board format. It is suitable for embedded systems, robotics, automation, prototyping and electronics projects that require more input\/output connections than smaller microcontroller boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the board is the \u003cstrong\u003eATmega2560 microcontroller operating at 16 MHz\u003c\/strong\u003e. It provides \u003cstrong\u003e54 digital I\/O pins\u003c\/strong\u003e, including \u003cstrong\u003e15 PWM outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with \u003cstrong\u003e16 analog inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e4 hardware UARTs\u003c\/strong\u003e. The ATmega2560 also provides \u003cstrong\u003e256 KB Flash memory, 8 KB SRAM and 4 KB EEPROM\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor USB communication and programming, the board uses an onboard \u003cstrong\u003eCH340G USB-to-serial converter\u003c\/strong\u003e connected through the \u003cstrong\u003eMicro USB port\u003c\/strong\u003e. The CH340G has its own dedicated \u003cstrong\u003e12 MHz crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e, which provides the clock required for the USB-to-UART interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board therefore uses separate clock sources for its main processing and USB communication functions. The \u003cstrong\u003eATmega2560 operates at 16 MHz\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the \u003cstrong\u003eCH340G uses a 12 MHz crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e. The presence of the 12 MHz crystal does not mean that the ATmega2560 operates at 12 MHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact Mega 2560 Pro \/ Embed-style layout is useful for projects where PCB space is limited but a high I\/O count is still required. An onboard reset button and ICSP connection points are also provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied Chip.pk board has \u003cstrong\u003eunpopulated through-hole I\/O connections\u003c\/strong\u003e. A compatible \u003cstrong\u003eheader pin set is included separately in the package\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing users to solder the headers according to their project and installation requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATmega2560 microcontroller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATmega2560 operating at \u003cstrong\u003e16 MHz\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCH340G USB-to-serial converter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated \u003cstrong\u003e12 MHz crystal for the CH340G\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate clocking for the main MCU and USB-to-serial interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro USB connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e54 digital I\/O pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 PWM outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 analog inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 hardware UARTs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e256 KB Flash memory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 KB SRAM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 KB EEPROM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnboard reset button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eICSP connection points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact Mega 2560 Pro \/ Embed-style form factor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeader pins included separately for user installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for high-I\/O embedded and prototyping projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicrocontroller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eATmega2560\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMCU Clock Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-to-Serial IC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCH340G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCH340G Clock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 MHz crystal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-to-UART serial communication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicro USB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Logic Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital I\/O Pins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePWM Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnalog Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardware UARTs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlash Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e256 KB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSRAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 KB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEEPROM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 KB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReset Button\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICSP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePresent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeader Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrough-hole I\/O; headers not pre-soldered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded Headers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible header pin set included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClock \/ Crystal Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board contains separate clock sources for different functions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eATmega2560 Main Clock:\u003c\/strong\u003e The ATmega2560 microcontroller operates at \u003cstrong\u003e16 MHz\u003c\/strong\u003e using its own clock source. This is the main processing clock of the development board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCH340G USB Clock:\u003c\/strong\u003e A separate \u003cstrong\u003e12 MHz crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e is connected to the CH340G USB-to-serial converter. This clock supports the CH340G in handling USB communication and converting data between the computer's USB connection and serial UART communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTherefore, the \u003cstrong\u003e12 MHz crystal is not the main ATmega2560 clock\u003c\/strong\u003e and does not change the ATmega2560's 16 MHz operating frequency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower Input Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe actual supplied PCB is marked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Power In: 7~9V (peak 18V)”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PCB also carries markings for its 5V and 3.3V regulator\/output sections. The marked \u003cstrong\u003e18V value is a peak value and should not be treated as the normal recommended operating input\u003c\/strong\u003e. For normal use, follow the board's recommended supply range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished references for this Mega 2560 Pro \/ Embed board family differ slightly regarding exact PCB dimensions. Therefore, an exact dimension is not stated here rather than presenting an uncertain specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications \/ Use Cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Arduino Mega 2560 Pro Mini is suitable for projects requiring a \u003cstrong\u003elarge number of I\/O connections in a compact board format\u003c\/strong\u003e, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobotics and robotic controllers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbedded control systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomation projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-sensor systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eData acquisition projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducational electronics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronics prototyping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom controller boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProjects using multiple serial devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProjects involving displays, sensors, relays and communication modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e4 hardware UARTs\u003c\/strong\u003e, 54 digital I\/O pins and 16 analog inputs make the board particularly useful for projects where several peripherals need to operate from a single microcontroller platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board uses the \u003cstrong\u003eATmega2560 platform\u003c\/strong\u003e and can be programmed through the Arduino development ecosystem using the appropriate Mega 2560 board configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause USB communication is handled by the \u003cstrong\u003eCH340G USB-to-serial converter\u003c\/strong\u003e, a compatible CH340 driver may be required depending on the computer and operating system being used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a compact \u003cstrong\u003eMega 2560 Pro \/ Embed-style board\u003c\/strong\u003e, so its physical layout differs from the standard full-size Arduino Mega 2560. Standard Mega shields should therefore \u003cstrong\u003enot be assumed to plug directly onto this board\u003c\/strong\u003e. External modules and peripherals can instead be connected to the appropriate I\/O connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × Mega 2560 Pro Development Board\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × Compatible Header Pin Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e The header pins are included separately and are \u003cstrong\u003enot pre-soldered\u003c\/strong\u003e to the board. They can be soldered according to the requirements of the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy Arduino Mega 2560 Pro in Pakistan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy the \u003cstrong\u003eArduino Mega 2560 Pro Mini CH340G Development Board in Pakistan\u003c\/strong\u003e from Chip.pk for embedded electronics, robotics, automation and high-I\/O prototyping projects. Its compact ATmega2560-based design provides extensive digital, analog and serial connectivity, while the included header pin set gives users flexibility when assembling the board into a project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. What is the Arduino Mega 2560 Pro Mini?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Arduino Mega 2560 Pro Mini is a compact \u003cstrong\u003eATmega2560-based development board\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for projects that require a large number of digital, analog and serial connections while using less board space than a standard full-size Mega 2560.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Which microcontroller is used on the Mega 2560 Pro Mini?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis board uses the \u003cstrong\u003eATmega2560 microcontroller\u003c\/strong\u003e, operating at \u003cstrong\u003e16 MHz\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. What is the CH340G chip used for on this board?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCH340G\u003c\/strong\u003e is the onboard USB-to-serial converter. It handles USB-to-UART communication between a connected computer and the board for programming and serial communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Why does the Mega 2560 Pro Mini have a 12 MHz crystal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e12 MHz crystal provides the clock for the CH340G USB-to-serial converter\u003c\/strong\u003e. It supports the CH340G in handling USB communication and USB-to-UART data conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Does the 12 MHz crystal mean the ATmega2560 runs at 12 MHz?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The \u003cstrong\u003e12 MHz crystal is associated with the CH340G USB-to-serial circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e. The main ATmega2560 microcontroller operates separately at \u003cstrong\u003e16 MHz using its own clock source\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. How many digital I\/O pins does the Mega 2560 Pro Mini have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ATmega2560 platform provides \u003cstrong\u003e54 digital I\/O pins\u003c\/strong\u003e, including \u003cstrong\u003e15 PWM outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7. How many analog inputs are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe board provides \u003cstrong\u003e16 analog input channels\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8. How many hardware UARTs does the ATmega2560 provide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ATmega2560 provides \u003cstrong\u003e4 hardware UARTs\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is useful for projects involving multiple serial devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9. What USB connector does this Mega 2560 Pro Mini use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe supplied board uses a \u003cstrong\u003eMicro USB connector\u003c\/strong\u003e for USB communication and programming through the CH340G interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10. Are header pins included with the board?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. A \u003cstrong\u003ecompatible header pin set is included in the package\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11. Are the included header pins pre-soldered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The actual board has unpopulated through-hole connections. The header pins are supplied separately so the user can solder them according to project requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12. Can standard Arduino Mega 2560 shields plug directly into this board?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey should not be assumed to fit directly. 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