Arduino Boards

 

Types of Arduino Boards

You can create different boards, each with additional capabilities using Arduino. It’s an open-source hardware, allowing anyone to make changes and create various derivatives of Arduino boards. These changes let you add multiple functionalities. 

Below are some common types of Arduino even computer novices can use:

1. Arduino UNO (R3)

The UNO is one of the most accessible options to get your feet wet in the electronics field. It depends on an ATmega328P-based microcontroller, and features the following:

• 14 digital I/O pins
• 6 pins for PWM
• 6 pins for analog inputs
• a reset button
• a USB connection

Arduino UNO (R3) has everything it needs to hold up the microcontroller. All you need to do is attach it to your computer via USB cable and provide the supply with an AC-to-DC adapter or battery to make it work.

2. Arduino Nano

This board has connections similar to UNO but is based on ATmega328P and ATmega628 microcontrollers. This small, flexible, and reliable board with a mini USB and is great for creating projects. 

This board comes with 8 analog pins, 14 digital pins with an I/O pin, 6 power pins & 2 RST (reset) pins. 

 

3. Arduino Micro

This type of Arduino has an ATmega32U4-based microcontroller with 20 sets of pins, 7 of which are for PWM, and 12 analog input pins. The Arduino Micro also comes with an ICSP header, RST button, small USB connection, and 16-MHz crystal oscillator. 

The miniature of the Leonardo board, this Arduino Micro has a built-in USB connection. 

 

4. Arduino Lilypad

 

The Lily Pad Arduino board is designed as an e-textile technology. This hardware is expanded by Leah “Buechley” and designed by “Leah and SparkFun.” Each board is designed with substantial connecting pads, having a smooth back that you can sew into clothing using conductive thread. This Arduino has I/O, power, and sensor boards. A nice bonus is that this Arduino board is even washable!

5. Arduino RedBoard

 

You can use the mini-b USB to program this board. This board is flat on the back like the previous Lilypad, making placement easy. You can efficiently use this board with Windows 8 without having to change the settings. Further, you just need to plug this board into your system and write code to upload on the board. You can control this board using a barrel jack along with the USB cable.

 

6. Arduino Mega R3

The Arduino Mega R3 is an expanded form of Arduino UNO and comes with a digital I/O pin. It also has 14 pins that work as PWM o/ps, 6 pins for analog inputs, a reset button, a power jack, and a USB connection. 

You can use a USB cable to communicate with a computer. This Arduino board is ideal for designing projects that require substantial digital inputs and outputs.

 

7. Arduino Leonardo

This Arduino was introduced as the first development board with one microcontroller and a USB. It is the simplest and cheapest type of Arduino, making it extremely suitable for novices.