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Detailed Description:

Unlock the potential of your embedded projects with the Pro Mini ATmega328P 5V/16MHz development board. This incredibly compact and versatile microcontroller board, based on the robust ATmega328P chip, offers full Arduino compatibility in a miniature footprint. Operating at a stable 5V and a swift 16MHz clock speed, it's engineered for applications where space and power efficiency are paramount.

The Pro Mini boasts 14 digital input/output pins, with 6 capable of PWM output, making it ideal for controlling motors, LEDs, and various actuators. Additionally, it features 8 analog input pins (A0-A7) for seamless integration with sensors, allowing you to read continuous data for precise environmental monitoring or instrumentation. Communication is versatile, supporting UART (serial), I2C, and SPI protocols, enabling effortless interaction with a wide array of peripherals and other microcontrollers.

Unlike larger Arduino boards, the Pro Mini is designed for semi-permanent installations and custom integration. It comes without pre-mounted headers, providing maximum flexibility to solder only the necessary connections, perfect for custom PCBs or tight enclosures. While it doesn't include an on-board USB-to-serial converter, it's easily programmable using an external FTDI or CP2102 adapter, a common tool for embedded development. Its low power consumption, especially in sleep modes (consuming as little as 50-100 µA in deep sleep), makes it an excellent choice for battery-powered projects such as wearables, IoT devices, and smart home automation. Experience the power of the ATmega328P in a small, yet mighty, package.

The Pro Mini ATmega328P 5V/16MHz is a miniature, breadboard-friendly microcontroller board based on the same ATmega328P chip as the Arduino UNO, but in a much smaller and lighter form factor. Designed for advanced users and embedded developers, it offers full compatibility with the Arduino IDE and is ideal for permanent installations, wearables, IoT devices, and compact automation systems. It requires an external USB to TTL programmer (like CP2102 or FTDI) to upload sketches.

Key Features:

• Based on ATmega328P microcontroller

• Clock Speed: 16 MHz

• Operating Voltage: 5V

• 14 Digital I/O Pins (6 PWM outputs)

• 8 Analog Input Pins

• Low-power design, ideal for battery use

• Compact size for embedded systems

• Fully compatible with Arduino IDE

• No onboard USB – requires USB to TTL programmer (e.g., CP2102, FTDI)

Technical Specifications:

How to Use:

1. Connect a USB to TTL programmer (FTDI/CP2102) to the Pro Mini’s VCC, GND, TX, RX, DTR pins.

2. Set the programmer to 5V output to match the board’s logic level.

3. Select “Arduino Pro or Pro Mini” → “ATmega328P (5V, 16 MHz)” in Arduino IDE.

4. Choose the correct COM port and upload your sketch.

5. Use jumpers or breadboards for wiring in sensors, actuators, and modules.

Uploading code requires an external USB-to-TTL converter (not included).

Applications:

• Wearable electronics

• Compact automation controllers

• DIY drones and quadcopters

• Battery-powered IoT nodes

• Miniature robotics projects

• Embedded control systems

• Smart home devices

• Educational prototyping kits

Package Includes:

• 1 x Pro Mini ATmega328P 5V/16MHz Development Board