SPIDER Automation HACK-NANO Development Board | Breadboard-Free Prototyping PCB | For Arduino Nano
Description
The SPIDER Automation HACK-NANO Development Board is the ultimate prototyping companion for the Arduino Nano. While the Arduino Nano offers the power of an ATmega microcontroller in a compact, cost-effective mini form factor, interfacing external modules typically demands messy breadboard wiring and complex jumper connections. The HACK-NANO board completely eliminates this hassle.
Engineered for both beginners and seasoned developers, the board features built-in components to test core Arduino functions right out of the box—including digital and analog I/O, tone generation, and external interrupts. Furthermore, it incorporates dedicated onboard slots and breakout headers for essential peripherals like wireless modules, real-time clocks, micro SD storage, and graphical displays, allowing you to build sophisticated projects with clean, reliable hardware architecture.
Key Features
- Onboard Function Testing: Test digitalRead/digitalWrite using switches, LEDs, and buzzers; analogRead via an LDR; and external interrupts using dedicated push-buttons.
- Dedicated Peripheral Sockets: Direct integration slots for Micro SD cards, nRF24L01 transceivers, DS1307/DS3231 RTC modules, HC-05/HC-06 Bluetooth, and ESP8266-01 WiFi.
- Display & Input Integration: Includes dedicated headers for Nokia 5110 GLCD displays and rotary encoders.
- Flexible Power Rails: Built-in 5V and 3.3V output power pins make it effortless to energize external sensors and modules.
- Manual Jumper Control: Individual jumpers allow users to connect or disconnect onboard LEDs, buzzers, and interrupt buttons to prevent pin conflicts.
- Display Power Flexibility: Features a selectable power jumper beside the LCD header to support Nokia displays requiring either 3.3V or GND backlight configurations.
Benefits
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- Eliminates Breadboard Clutter: Removes the risk of loose jumper wires and erratic breadboard connections during prototyping.
- Accelerates Learning & Debugging: Provides an immediate visual and acoustic feedback loop for testing code and hardware functions.
- Modular Expansion Ready: Easily snap in wireless, storage, and timekeeping modules without soldering or complex wiring harnesses.
- Cost-Effective Development: Combines a versatile test bench and expansion shield into a single affordable PCB.
Applications
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- Embedded Systems Education: Teaching students Arduino programming, sensor interfacing, and digital/analog logic principles.
- IoT Wireless Prototyping: Rapidly building connected devices using ESP8266 WiFi, Bluetooth, or nRF24L01 radio modules.
- Data Logging Stations: Combining Micro SD card storage with DS3231 real-time clocks and environmental sensors.
- Interactive UI Development: Creating standalone control panels utilizing rotary encoders and Nokia 5110 graphic displays.
- Automated Light & Sound Projects: Utilizing the onboard LDR, buzzers, and push-buttons for interactive automation logic.
Package Inclusions
- 1 x SPIDER Automation HACK-NANO Development PCB Board
Technical Specifications
| Item Type | Arduino Nano Development & Prototyping PCB |
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation (HACK-NANO) |
| Controller Compatibility | Arduino Nano (Mini USB / Microcontroller Boards) |
| Input Operating Voltage | 5V to 12V DC |
| Onboard Testing Hardware | LDR (Light Sensor), Push-Button Switches (Interrupts), LEDs, Buzzer, Reset/Flash Button |
| Module Sockets & Slots | Micro SD Card, nRF24L01, DS1307 / DS3231 RTC, HC-05 / HC-06 Bluetooth, ESP8266-01 WiFi, Rotary Encoder, Nokia 5110 GLCD |
| Auxiliary Power Outputs | Regulated Onboard 5V and 3.3V DC Output Pins |
| Configurable Jumpers | Individual LED/Buzzer/Interrupt Isolation Jumpers & Nokia LCD Backlight Jumper (3.3V/GND) |
| Physical Dimensions | 119 × 89 × 15 mm (L × W × H) |
| Net Board Weight | 55 g |
| Shipping Weight | 0.06 kg |
| Shipping Dimensions | 15 × 10 × 5 cm |