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The Arduino Mega 2560 Rev3 is a microcontroller board based on the ATmega2560, offering significantly more I/O than standard Arduino boards. With 54 digital I/O pins, 16 analog inputs, and 4 hardware serial ports, it's the go-to board for complex projects that demand extensive connectivity.

The Rev3 update introduces the ATmega16U2 USB-to-serial converter (replacing the 8U2), the 1.0 pinout with dedicated SDA/SCL pins and IOREF for improved shield compatibility, and a stronger reset circuit. Compatible with most shields designed for the Arduino Uno, Duemilanove, and Diecimila.

Key Features

  • 54 Digital I/O Pins – 14 usable as PWM outputs
  • 16 Analog Inputs – For extensive sensor arrays
  • 4 Hardware UARTs – Multiple serial connections for GPS, Bluetooth, and other modules
  • 256KB Flash Memory – Room for large, complex sketches (8KB used by bootloader)
  • Rev3 Pinout – SDA/SCL and IOREF pins, ATmega16U2 USB-to-serial converter
  • Broad Shield Compatibility – Works with most existing Arduino shields

Specifications

  • Microcontroller – ATmega2560
  • Operating Voltage – 5V
  • Input Voltage – 7–12V recommended (6–20V limits)
  • Digital I/O Pins – 54 (14 PWM)
  • Analog Input Pins – 16
  • Hardware Serial Ports – 4 UARTs
  • DC Current per I/O Pin – 40mA
  • DC Current for 3.3V Pin – 50mA
  • Flash Memory – 256KB (8KB used by bootloader)
  • SRAM – 8KB
  • EEPROM – 4KB
  • Clock Speed – 16MHz

Ideal For

  • Projects requiring many I/O pins (LED arrays, multi-sensor setups)
  • Robotics with multiple motors and sensors
  • 3D printer controller boards
  • Data logging with multiple serial devices

Package Contents

  • 1× Arduino Mega 2560 Rev3

Resources

The Arduino Mega 2560 Rev3 appears in the following collections:

SKU DF-DFR0108