http://www.projects.scorchingbay.nz/dokuwiki/ 2026-10-31T12:23:34+00:00 http://www.projects.scorchingbay.nz/dokuwiki/ http://www.projects.scorchingbay.nz/dokuwiki/_media/favicon.ico text/html 2026-10-27T05:52:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.projects.scorchingbay.nz/dokuwiki/electronic/boards/arduino/arduino-yun?rev=1793080379&do=diff [Yun overview] Module Description ModelYúnManufacturerArduinoBrandArduinoClone of-DescriptionMicrocontroller with attached Linux system USB-to-serial chipAtmel ATmega 32U4Voltage5V Overview The Yun is a single board computer that combines an Arduino microcontroller with a Linux-based system, allowing for easy internet connectivity and the ability to run complex applications. It features built-in WiFi, supports various programming languages like Python, and is designed for projects that requi… text/html 2026-10-28T08:18:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.projects.scorchingbay.nz/dokuwiki/electronic/boards/arduino/duemilanoveclone?rev=1793175511&do=diff [Duemilanove overview] Module Description ModelDuemilanoveManufacturermade in ChinaBrand-Clone ofArduino DuemilanoveDescriptionclone of 2009 Arduino Uno predecessorUSB-to-serial chipFTDI FT232RLVoltage5V Overview This Arduino is the predecessor of the Arduino Uno, it differs by having a different USB interface chip (FTDI FT232RL) and a slightly better power selection circuit (selecting between different power supplies available to the Arduino) - see Sarah Mitchell's very good electricalflux.… text/html 2026-10-27T05:39:47+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.projects.scorchingbay.nz/dokuwiki/electronic/boards/arduino/insectuino?rev=1793079587&do=diff [Insectuino overview] Module Description ModelInsectuino MicrocontrollerManufacturerPighixxxBrandPighixxxClone of-Description USB-to-serial chip Voltage3.3V Overview I have used a number of Alberto Piganti's (aka pighixxx) illustrations on my Arduino pages detailing pinouts. In 2017 Alberto created a book of beautiful electronic illustrations (ABC: Basic Connections), funded by a Kickstarter campaign. The book production appears to have run into dire strife and was never shipped, apparent… text/html 2026-10-29T19:45:47+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.projects.scorchingbay.nz/dokuwiki/electronic/boards/arduino/megaclone1?rev=1793303147&do=diff [Funduino Mega overview] Module Description ModelMega 2560 R3Manufacturermade in ChinaBrandFunduinoClone ofArduino Mega 2560 R3DescriptionStandard Mega microcontrollerUSB-to-serial chipAtmel Mega16U2Voltage5V Overview Based around the 16MHz ATmega2560, it is a functionally identical clone of the open source Arduino Mega. An ATmega16U2 is used as the USB-to-serial interface as in the genuine Mega, rather than the cheaper alternatives used in lots of clones. So perhaps a slightly better build… text/html 2026-10-28T07:45:17+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.projects.scorchingbay.nz/dokuwiki/electronic/boards/arduino/megaclone2?rev=1793173517&do=diff [Mega 2560 (clone) overview] Module Description ModelMega 2560Manufacturermade in ChinaBrand-Clone ofArduino Mega 2560DescriptionStandard Mega microcontrollerUSB-to-serial chipWCH CH340GVoltage5V Overview This is a budget, no-name, Arduino Mega R3 clone with a CH340G used as the USB-to-serial interface, rather than the ATmega16U2 used in the genuine Arduino Mega R3. Based around the 16MHz ATmega2560, it is a functionally identical clone of the open source Arduino Mega. text/html 2026-10-28T08:16:54+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.projects.scorchingbay.nz/dokuwiki/electronic/boards/arduino/megaclone3?rev=1793175414&do=diff [M.J duino Mega overview] Module Description ModelM.J duino Mega 2560Manufacturermade in ChinaBrandM.JClone ofArduino MegaDescription USB-to-serial chipWCH CH340GVoltage5V Overview This is a budget Arduino Mega R3 clone with a CH340G used as the USB-to-serial interface, rather than the ATmega16U2 used in the genuine Arduino Mega R3. Based around the 16MHz ATmega2560, it is a functionally identical clone of the open source Arduino Mega. text/html 2026-10-28T18:22:38+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.projects.scorchingbay.nz/dokuwiki/electronic/boards/arduino/sidebar?rev=1793211758&do=diff Arduino boards Mega * c Funduino Mega * c Mega 2560 * c M.J duino Mega Uno * c Duemilanove * c Uno R3 * c Uno SMD Other * _ Insectuino * _ YUN key: c clone text/html 2026-10-21T09:57:19+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.projects.scorchingbay.nz/dokuwiki/electronic/boards/arduino/start?rev=1792576639&do=diff There are a huge number of Arduino type micro-controller boards, but some seem to be poorly documented and/or discontinued and it is hard to find a complete set of data on them and drivers for them. [Arduinos] Overview Arduino micro-controller boards are generally simple micro computers built on mini circuit boards designed to be small enough to be used as controllers in other devices. There is a wide range of complexity from the original text/html 2026-10-29T19:45:21+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.projects.scorchingbay.nz/dokuwiki/electronic/boards/arduino/unoclone1?rev=1793303121&do=diff [Uno R3 (clone) overview] Module Description ModelUno R3Manufacturermade in ChinaBrand-Clone ofArduino Uno R3DescriptionStandard UnoUSB-to-serial chipAtmel Mega16U2Voltage5V Overview This is a no-name Arduino Uno R3 clone with the ATmega16U2 used as USB-to-serial interface as in the genuine Uno, rather than the cheaper alternatives used in lots of clones. So perhaps a slightly better build quality than the average clone. text/html 2026-10-28T07:44:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.projects.scorchingbay.nz/dokuwiki/electronic/boards/arduino/unosmdclone?rev=1793173475&do=diff [Uno SMD (clone) overview] Module Description Model-Manufacturermade in ChinaBrand-Clone ofArduino Uno R3 SMDDescriptionStandard Uno using SMD cpuUSB-to-serial chipWCH CH340GVoltage5V Overview This is a budget no-name Arduino Uno SMD clone with an CH340G USB interface rather than an ATmega16U2. I also note both the genuine Arduino Uno SMD and this one use a ceramic resonator instead of a more precise and stable 16MHz crystal oscillator. My example had a very crookedly mounted USB-B socket,…