SPIDER Automation Teensy LC USB Microcontroller Development Board
Description
SPIDER Automation Teensy LC (Low Cost) Development Board provides an uncomplicated, budget-friendly option for getting started with powerful 32-bit microcontroller architecture. Packed into a breadboard-friendly footprint, the Teensy-LC delivers impressive processing muscle, robust peripheral support, and native USB capabilities tailored for makers, students, and engineers looking for high performance at a lower cost point.
Powered by a 48 MHz ARM Cortex-M0+ CPU, the Teensy-LC executes complex 16-bit and 32-bit variable manipulations significantly faster than standard 8-bit platforms. It features an onboard bootloader for immediate USB programming without requiring an external programmer, supporting full Arduino IDE integration via the Teensyduino add-on. With robust hardware serial ports, dedicated 12-bit analog inputs and outputs, 7 high-resolution timers, and a 5V output buffer for NeoPixels, it forms an ideal foundation for IoT devices, custom HID controllers, and lighting projects.
Key Features
- 48 MHz ARM Cortex-M0+ Core: High-efficiency 32-bit processor offering superior speed and data handling compared to 8-bit AVR boards.
- Onboard Memory: 62 KB of Flash memory, 8 KB of RAM, and emulator-supported EEPROM storage.
- Advanced Analog Peripherals: 13 high-resolution analog input pins with 12-bit effective resolution, plus a true 12-bit DAC analog output.
- NeoPixel Buffer: Integrated 5V output buffer designed to directly and safely drive WS2812 / NeoPixel LED data lines.
- Extensive Communication Interfaces: 3 real hardware serial (UART) ports with buffering, 2 SPI ports, 2 I2C ports, and an I2S digital audio interface.
- Robust Hardware Timers: 7 independent timers with 16-bit or higher resolution to ensure seamless compatibility with complex Arduino libraries.
- Flexible USB Support: Full-speed USB hardware supporting USB Serial, MIDI, Keyboard, Mouse, Joystick, and RawHID protocols across 16 bidirectional endpoints.
- Breadboard-Friendly Form Factor: Compact layout with pin breakouts arranged on a standard 0.1″ grid (Note: Digital pins are NOT 5V tolerant).
Benefits
- High Value Entry Point: Access the rich Teensy ecosystem and advanced 32-bit processing at an economical price point.
- Simplified IoT & Serial Integration: Multiple hardware serial ports make interfacing with Wi-Fi modules (like ESP8266), GPS, and sensors frictionless.
- Library Compatibility: 7 high-resolution timers prevent common conflicts between popular timing-sensitive Arduino libraries.
- Familiar Development Ecosystem: Write code in C or utilize the Arduino IDE with Teensyduino for instant library access.
Applications
- Internet of Things (IoT): Compact sensor nodes and smart devices paired with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth modules via fast hardware serial.
- Custom LED Installations: Addressable WS2812 / NeoPixel lighting projects driven safely via the built-in 5V buffer.
- USB HID Peripherals: Custom macro pads, MIDI music controllers, and specialized flight-sim joysticks.
- Educational & Prototyping: Learning advanced 32-bit embedded programming on a breadboard-friendly layout.
Package Includes
- 1 x Teensy LC USB Microcontroller Development Board
- 1 x Pinout Drawing Card
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation / PJRC Teensy LC Series |
| Item Type | Microcontroller Development Board |
| Model Order Code / SKU | Teensy LC / SKU-SPIDER-TEENSY-LC |
| Core Architecture | 32-Bit ARM Cortex-M0+ |
| Rated CPU Speed | 48 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 62 KB |
| RAM Capacity | 8 KB |
| EEPROM | 1/8 KB (Emulated) |
| Digital I/O Pins | 27 Total (NOT 5V Tolerant; 3.3V Logic) |
| Analog Inputs / Outputs | 13 Analog Inputs (12-bit Resolution), 1 True Analog Output (DAC) |
| PWM Outputs | 10 PWM Channels |
| Communication Interfaces | 3 × Serial (UART), 2 × SPI, 2 × I2C, I2S Audio, Full-Speed USB Protocol Support |
| Hardware Timers | 7 Timers (16-bit+ Resolution, Separate from PWM) |
| DMA Channels | 4 Lightweight Direct Memory Access Channels |
| Special Features | Built-in 5V Buffer for WS2812 / NeoPixel LED Driving |
| Package Shipping Weight | 0.015 kg (15 g) (Estimated standard board weight) |
| Package Shipping Dimensions | 10 cm × 7 cm × 2 cm |
