Arduino® MEGA 2560 Rev3
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Arduino® MEGA 2560 Rev3
Modified: 15/12/2021
1 The Board
Arduino® Mega 2560 is a succesor board of Arduino Mega, it is dedicated to applications and projects that require
large number of input output pins and the use cases which need high processing power. The Arduino® Mega 2560
comes with a much larger set of IOs when we compare it with traditional Uno board considering the form factor of
both the boards.
1.1 Application Examples
Robotics: Featuring the high processing capacitity, the Arduino Mega 2560 can handle the extensive robotic
applications. It is compatible with the motor controller shield that enables it to control multiple motors at an
instance, thus making it perfect of robotic applications. The large number of I/O pins can accomodate many
robotic sensors as well.
3D Printing: Algorithms play a significant role in implementation of 3D printers. Arduino Mega 2560 has the
power to process these complex algorithms required for 3D printing. Additionally, the slight changes to the
code is easly possible with the Arduino IDE and thus 3D printing programs can be customized according to
user requirements.
Wi-Fi: Integrating wireless functionality enhances the utility of the applications. Arduino Mega 2560 is
compatible with WiFi shields hence allowing the wireless features for the applications in 3D printing and
Robotics.
1.2 Accessories
1.3 Related Products
Arduino® Uno Rev 3
Arduino® Nano
Arduino® DUE without headers
