DC Boarduino (Arduino compatible) Kit (w/ATmega328) [v1.0]

The DC Boarduino is an Arduino-compatible kit designed to plug directly into a solderless breadboard. Based on the ATmega328 running at 16 MHz, it is software-compatible with the Arduino Uno and works with the Arduino IDE. An FTDI USB-TTL cable or FTDI Friend adapter (sold separately) is required for programming.

All standard Arduino pins are broken out — digital 0–13, analogue 0–5, ARef, 5 V, GND, Vin, and Reset. A 2.1 mm DC jack with onboard 5 V regulator accepts 7–17 V input, with reverse-polarity protection via a 1N4001 diode.

Key Features

• Breadboard-Friendly – Plugs directly into a standard solderless breadboard
• ATmega328 @ 16 MHz – Arduino Uno compatible, pre-loaded with bootloader
• Compact – 75 × 20 mm (3″ × 0.8″)
• DC Power Jack – 2.1 mm barrel jack with 5 V regulator (7–17 V input)
• Auto-Reset – Supported when using a USB-TTL cable
• LEDs – Green power LED and red pin-13 LED
• ICSP Header – Standard 6-pin for in-circuit programming
• All Through-Hole – Easy to solder kit assembly

Specifications

• Microcontroller: ATmega328
• Clock Speed: 16 MHz
• Input Voltage: 7–17 V DC (2.1 mm barrel jack)
• Logic Level: 5 V
• Programming: FTDI USB-TTL cable (6-pin header), 57600 baud
• Dimensions: 75 × 20 mm

Package Contents

• 1× DC Boarduino Kit (all parts, unassembled)

Resources

• Boarduino Assembly & Guide (Adafruit Learn)
• Bootloader Information (Adafruit Learn)