Types of Arduino Boards

1. Arduino Uno

• Microcontroller: ATmega328P.
• Operating Voltage: 5V.
• Input Voltage (recommended): 7-12V.
• Digital I/O Pins: 14 (6 of which provide PWM output).
• Analog Input Pins: 6.
• Clock Speed: 16 MHz.
• Memory: 32 KB flash memory, 2 KB SRAM, 1 KB EEPROM.
• Connectivity: USB for programming and power.
• Special Features: Widely used for beginners due to its ease of use and
extensive community support. It’s often used for basic electronics projects
like controlling LEDs, sensors, and simple robotics.

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 2. Arduino Leonardo

• Microcontroller: ATmega32u4.
• Operating Voltage: 5V.
• Input Voltage (recommended): 7-12V.
• Digital I/O Pins: 20 (7 of which provide PWM output).
• Analog Input Pins: 12.
• Clock Speed: 16 MHz.
• Memory: 32 KB flash memory, 2.5 KB SRAM, 1 KB EEPROM.
• Connectivity: USB (built-in USB communication allows it to simulate a
keyboard, mouse, or game controller).
• Special Features: Useful in applications where the board needs to act as a
USB device (e.g., a keyboard or mouse). It can directly interface with a PC
without the need for extra components.

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 3. Arduino 101

• Microcontroller: Intel Curie module (Intel Quark SE + ARC processor).

• Operating Voltage: 3.3V.
• Input Voltage (recommended): 7-12V.
• Digital I/O Pins: 14.
• Analog Input Pins: 6.
• Clock Speed: 32 MHz.
• Connectivity: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), USB for programming.
• Special Features: Includes a 6-axis accelerometer/gyroscope, making it
ideal for wearable tech or motion detection projects. Supports Bluetooth
connectivity for IoT projects.

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 4. Arduino ESPLORA

• Microcontroller: ATmega32u4.
• Operating Voltage: 5V.
• Input Voltage (recommended): 7-12V.
• Clock Speed: 16 MHz.
• Special Features: Designed for gaming and educational use. Comes with
several built-in sensors (joystick, temperature, light, and microphone) and
output devices (buzzer, RGB LED). Ideal for rapid prototyping interactive
designs and learning Arduino concepts through pre-installed components.

5. Arduino Mini / Mini Lite

• Microcontroller: ATmega328P (Mini) or ATmega168 (Mini Lite).

• Operating Voltage: 5V.
• Input Voltage: 7-9V.
• Digital I/O Pins: 14.
• Analog Input Pins: 8.
• Clock Speed: 16 MHz.
• Memory: 32 KB flash memory (Mini), 16 KB flash (Mini Lite).
• Special Features: Smaller version of the Arduino Uno, designed for
compact applications where space is a concern. It requires an external USB-
to-serial adapter for programming.

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 6. Arduino Micro

• Microcontroller: ATmega32u4.
• Operating Voltage: 5V.
• Input Voltage (recommended): 7-12V.
• Digital I/O Pins: 20 (7 PWM).
• Analog Input Pins: 12.
• Clock Speed: 16 MHz.
• Memory: 32 KB flash memory, 2.5 KB SRAM, 1 KB EEPROM.
• Special Features: Small and compact, similar to the Leonardo but smaller.
Can be used as a USB device like a keyboard or mouse. Ideal for projects
where you need a smaller footprint without sacrificing many features.

7. Arduino Nano

• Microcontroller: ATmega328 (older versions use ATmega168).

• Operating Voltage: 5V.
• Input Voltage (recommended): 7-12V.
• Digital I/O Pins: 14 (6 PWM).
• Analog Input Pins: 8.
• Clock Speed: 16 MHz.

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 • Memory: 32 KB flash memory, 2 KB SRAM, 1 KB EEPROM.
• Special Features: Breadboard-friendly and small size, making it great for
projects where space is limited. Ideal for wearable projects or embedding
into permanent systems.

8. Arduino Mega

• Microcontroller: ATmega2560.
• Operating Voltage: 5V.
• Input Voltage (recommended): 7-12V.
• Digital I/O Pins: 54 (15 of which provide PWM output).
• Analog Input Pins: 16.
• Clock Speed: 16 MHz.
• Memory: 256 KB flash memory, 8 KB SRAM, 4 KB EEPROM.
• Special Features: Designed for more complex projects requiring more I/O
pins, such as larger robotics projects or data-logging applications with
multiple sensors and displays.

9. Arduino Zero

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 • Microcontroller: ARM Cortex-M0+ 32-bit (SAMD21).
• Operating Voltage: 3.3V.
• Input Voltage (recommended): 7-12V.
• Digital I/O Pins: 14 (12 PWM).
• Analog Input Pins: 6 (12-bit resolution).
• Clock Speed: 48 MHz.
• Memory: 256 KB flash memory, 32 KB SRAM.
• Special Features: Much more powerful than typical 8-bit Arduinos. Perfect
for projects requiring more computing power, like IoT applications, audio
processing, or advanced robotics.

10. Arduino M0 Pro

• Microcontroller: ARM Cortex-M0 (32-bit).

• Operating Voltage: 3.3V.

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 • Input Voltage: 7-12V.
• Digital I/O Pins: 22.
• Analog Input Pins: 6.
• Clock Speed: 48 MHz.
• Memory: 256 KB flash memory, 32 KB SRAM.
• Special Features: Advanced version of the Zero with enhanced performance
and debugging features. Targeted for more experienced users who need real-
time control in their projects.

11. Arduino Yun

• Microcontroller: ATmega32u4 and Atheros AR9331 (Linux-based system-

on-chip).
• Operating Voltage: 5V.
• Digital I/O Pins: 20.
• Analog Input Pins: 12.
• Clock Speed: 16 MHz (ATmega) + 400 MHz (Linux).
• Connectivity: Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB.
• Special Features: Combines an Arduino microcontroller with a Linux-based
system for advanced IoT applications. Great for projects that need to
interface with web services or work as an internet gateway.

12. Arduino Industrial 101

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 • Microcontroller: ATmega32u4 and Atheros AR9331 (Linux-based).
• Operating Voltage: 3.3V.
• Digital I/O Pins: 16.
• Analog Input Pins: 4.
• Clock Speed: 16 MHz (ATmega) + 400 MHz (Linux).
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi, USB.
• Special Features: Compact version of the Arduino Yun, designed for
industrial IoT applications where small size and wireless connectivity are
needed.

13. Arduino Tian

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 • Microcontroller: ARM Cortex-M0 (32-bit) and Qualcomm Atheros
AR9342 (Linux-based).
• Operating Voltage: 5V.
• Digital I/O Pins: 20.
• Analog Input Pins: 12.
• Clock Speed: 48 MHz (ARM) + 560 MHz (Linux).
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet.
• Special Features: Dual-core board that offers a combination of a
microcontroller and a powerful Linux-based system. Excellent for high-
performance IoT projects needing multiple communication interfaces.

14. Lilypad Arduino USB

• Microcontroller: ATmega32u4.
• Operating Voltage: 3.3V.
• Digital I/O Pins: 9.
• Analog Input Pins: 4.
• Clock Speed: 8 MHz.
• Special Features: Specifically designed for e-textile and wearable projects.
Built-in USB port allows for easy programming and charging.

15. Lilypad Arduino Main Board

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 • Microcontroller: ATmega328P.
• Operating Voltage: 2.7-5.5V.
• Digital I/O Pins: 14.
• Analog Input Pins: 6.
• Clock Speed: 8 MHz.
• Special Features: Sewable, flat, and designed for wearable electronics and
e-textile projects.

16. Arduino Clones

• Special Features: Clone boards are replicas of the official Arduino boards,
usually manufactured by third parties. They often cost less and may have
slight differences in components or build quality. However, they generally
function the same as official Arduinos.

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