SPIDER Automation ACEBOTT MEGA 2560 R3 Arduino Development Board | ATmega2560 & 54-I/O Platform | For Embedded & Automation Applications
Description
The ACEBOTT MEGA 2560 R3 Arduino Development Board is a high-I/O microcontroller development platform based on the ATmega2560. It is designed for embedded systems, automation controllers, robotics, instrumentation and other applications that require numerous digital and analog interfaces from a single development board.
The board provides 54 digital I/O pins, of which 15 support PWM output, together with 16 analog input channels. This extensive I/O configuration allows multiple sensors, actuators, displays, communication peripherals and control devices to be connected simultaneously.
Processing and memory resources include a 16MHz clock, 256KB Flash memory, 8KB SRAM and 4KB EEPROM. The board operates at 5V and accepts a recommended input supply of 7–12V, while the specified input-voltage limits are 6–20V.
The board is compatible with the Arduino IDE and most shields designed for the Arduino Mega R3 platform. USB connectivity provides a convenient programming and computer interface, while the power socket, ICSP header and reset button support practical development and system integration.
Key Features
- ATmega2560 Architecture: Built around the ATmega2560 microcontroller for high-I/O embedded applications.
- 54 Digital I/O: Provides 54 digital input/output pins for connecting external devices and peripherals.
- 15 PWM Outputs: Supports PWM control through 15 designated digital outputs.
- 16 Analog Inputs: Provides 16 analog channels for sensors and analog measurement devices.
- 256KB Flash: Provides program-storage capacity for larger embedded applications.
- 8KB SRAM: Provides runtime memory for variables and application data.
- 4KB EEPROM: Provides non-volatile memory for retaining supported application data.
- 16MHz Clock: Provides the specified operating clock frequency of the ATmega2560 platform.
- 5V Operating Voltage: Designed for operation at the standard 5V logic supply.
- Flexible Power Input: Recommended external input is 7–12V, with specified limits of 6–20V.
- USB Connectivity: Provides a direct interface for computer connection and board programming.
- ICSP Header: Provides an in-circuit serial programming interface for supported development and programming workflows.
- Reset Button: Provides convenient manual reset control during development and operation.
- Arduino IDE Compatible: Supports development using the Arduino IDE environment.
- Mega R3 Shield Compatibility: Designed to support most shields intended for the Arduino Mega R3 platform.
Benefits
- High I/O Availability: Supports complex systems requiring numerous connected sensors, actuators and peripherals.
- Expandable Platform: Mega R3 shield compatibility simplifies the addition of supported expansion hardware.
- Flexible Development: Arduino IDE compatibility provides a familiar software environment for embedded development.
- Multiple Memory Resources: Flash, SRAM and EEPROM provide dedicated resources for program, runtime and non-volatile data requirements.
- Convenient Programming: USB connectivity simplifies computer-based programming and development.
- Flexible Power Options: The specified external input range allows integration with suitable adapters and battery-powered systems.
Applications
- Industrial Automation Prototyping: Development of multi-I/O control and monitoring systems.
- Robotics: Control of motors, sensors, actuators and other robotic peripherals.
- Embedded Control Systems: Implementation of custom microcontroller-based control logic.
- Sensor Interfaces: Connection of multiple analog and digital sensors through the available I/O channels.
- Instrumentation: Development of measurement and monitoring equipment with local peripheral interfaces.
- Motion Control: PWM-based control applications using compatible actuators and motor-control hardware.
- IoT Prototyping: Integration with communication and sensing peripherals for connected embedded systems.
- Educational & Engineering Development: Firmware development, hardware interfacing and embedded-system prototyping.
Package Includes
- 1 × ACEBOTT MEGA 2560 R3 Arduino Development Board
- 1 × 1M USB Cable
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Development Board |
| Model Type | Arduino Development Board |
| Model No. | MEGA 2560 R3 |
| Microcontroller | ATmega2560 |
| Operating Voltage | 5V |
| Recommended Input Voltage | 7–12V |
| Input Voltage Limits | 6–20V |
| Digital I/O Pins | 54 |
| PWM Outputs | 15 |
| Analog Input Pins | 16 |
| Flash Memory | 256KB (8KB used by bootloader) |
| SRAM | 8KB |
| EEPROM | 4KB |
| Clock Speed | 16MHz |
| Programming Interface | USB |
| Programming Header |
