Arduino Mega 2560 Microcontroller Board

 VTCCU 84 points

hey buster4140..sometimes they put in random stuff , or maybe they sent it to you as a gift ! either way its great that you have it ! you can do some cool stuff with it.. and btw it has nothing to do with the 9x radio

 buster4140 5 points

VTCCU...If I had a way I would send it to you..cause I don't think i'll be doing anything with it ....if you want it email me your info at ( buster 4140 * hot mail**** ) all one word you know.

 Bigk566 13 points

Hey buster, just go to arduino dot cc the official arduino website, and you can see what it does. Or search for arduino projects on youtube. If you ever wanted to learn electronics, coding and microcontrollers, this is one of the easier and imo best way to do it. This thing can do a ton of different things.

 Valerij 23 points

Cable is very common. Many printers are connected by the same one and usualy it's under $1 in stores.

 inzKulozik 25 points

Me too. You can create request for it in a support centre.

 Durbz 18 points

i have mail them, waiting for their reply. Did they ship u the cable??

 inzKulozik 25 points

I waiting for reply, too.

 Dangerman 121 points

The cable is wuite common an can be bought at any electronics store. Just ask one of the workers for a male USB to a male USB A cable. You don't need the expensive gold plated cable (as the signal is digital) so just buy the cheapest which should be under $5.

 inzKulozik 25 points

Finally, I got a refund $3 from HK. Dangerman, I know all of that. I would like to get only what I bought. If they sell it without cables, then price should be cheaper. That's all.

 DERRIEN 6 points

Hi the board is R2 In any case, c is the one that I have www.link

 Kitan 130 points

If you would want to buy all those sensors separately you would probably come to the same price. And connecting them, alligning, programming,... I don't think it's worth it.

 Durbz 18 points

For Accelerometer and gyro get mpu6050 breakout board from ebay, only at $12.59 www.link

 raghaven 7 points

Simply go to Start - right click on Computer - Properties - Device Manager - Under Other Devices, Find Arduino Mega 256 - right click and choose update driver - Choose Browse computer for driver software - Click Browse and Navigate to your Arduino home folder(where you installed Arduino) and choose drivers folder and click Next. The windows 7 would find the right driver inside the folder.

 Durbz 18 points

Windows 8 Release Preview currently blocks the installation of Arduino drivers due to a missing signature in the driver file. The steps below will help you to install them. It involves disabling some security, so not the best fix, but if you want your Arduino drivers working quick it’*s the way to go. 1.Press the Windows Key and the ‘*R’* key simultaneously 2.Copy the command inside the brackets–*>[shutdown.exe/r/o/f/t00]<***paste it and "ok" 3.Select ‘*Troubleshoot’* 4.Select ‘*Advanced options’* 5.Select ‘*Startup Settings’* 6.Select ‘*Disable Driver Signature Enforcement’* 7.Install driver as usual via device manager

 DarrenMc 63 points

If you Google "Hobby King Multiwii and Megapirate AIO Flight Controller" on rcgroups you will font the discussion.

 drbflyer 198 points

HK has apparently pulled out the product because of the defect and promptly gave me credit (bonus points), after sending them an image/picture of the item. That's good.

 Galessin 11 points

Yes, Its compatible with the mega, Must shield are ... mega is like a regular arduino r3 but extended. The manual or info is at arduino.cc

 drbflyer 198 points

I've gone through your link and still can't find a compatibility reference manual with instructions on how to wire/configure the Arduino Mega 2560 with an Arduino Sensor Shield V5.0 Expansion Board. Would happen to know of such link? My intent is to see if I use this board with said shield to connect sensors like GPS, magnetometer, gyro/accelerometer, and barometer for UAV program (with support for GCS and ODS/FPV) and cotrol purpose.. I can't seem to find anyone who'se successfully done so. All the best.

 Galessin 11 points

The sensor shield v5 have no onboard chip or anything special, its just some prearange pin to help connect thing like servo that need a signal,vss,ground the shield just put them together for easy wiring. to know the pin for the sensor just google the image " arduino sensor shield v5 " you will find the pin out

 drbflyer 198 points

Understand. Therefore, what is needed with the Shield V5.0 ia the Mega 2560 (with the control or processor chip), right? The question however, is whether this combination can be used for UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) purpose, just like the APM 2.5..

 LucasF. 11 points

i'm waiting for a long time too!

 DarrenMc 63 points

Here now!

 GG707 5 points

well i order it at the new year eve and it is about to arrive to Greece !

 LeoN Ba 16 points

it always runs out of stock.i have ordered one,it was on backorder,and when it was available,they sent it to me.i've got it and it is a great product.i would reccomend it to you.

 Kurtis 2 points

Yes, I would like to know as well. I purchased one in Oct (I thought they were in stock) and they have been on backorder with "Goods will be arrived within 45 days" for two months now. Can I get my money back or switch my order? Thanks

 LucasF. 11 points

Kurtis you can get your money back! Contact with the staff team* This product is in a very good price, i'm waiting for almost 2 months too.

 Hillel 1 points

The Arduino Mega is a microcontroller. It needs to be programmed, in this case, by the wiring language (similar to C ). You need to connect inputs (either a RC controller or sensors, like a camera, IR distance sensor, microphone, etc) and outputs (like servos, motors, LCDs, etc) to it and program it to do actions on the outputs based on information from the inputs. The best way to start is to find a beginner's guide. It will walk you through the basics and then you will understand much more o

 nicademus 23 points

Atmel ATMega2560 is the basis chip for the 3DRobotics APM devices - for UAVs...but conversely I use my ATMEga256's for everything...from controlling s***ky Halloween decorations to controlling sprinklers. You'll find too if you open up a Turnigy 9x it is based on the ATMega programmable controllers - as are almost all TV Remote controls these days...almost everything is being "PMC'd"

 nicademus 23 points

2 Revisions... Besides that...not much, just general physical track moves, different Reset button I'm thinking, and move of a couple of components to make it better fitting to shields that sometimes have had problems fitting over the top without shorting out.

 SomeUselessGeek 180 points

The link given above has more details, but they've changed the uC used for USB connectivity, added I2C comms pins near the reset pin, and fooled somewhat with the level shifting for digital I/O voltage levels so that 5V and 3.3V parts can play in the same arena.

 majik01 2660 points

With the correct sensors and the proper Arduino MPNG sketch loaded, this can control a multicopter/airplane that can do amazing things - even fly hands free to designated points and return "home" and land. That's just one thing it can do.

 nicademus 23 points

Atmel ATMega2560 is the basis chip for the 3DRobotics APM devices - for UAVs...but conversely I use my ATMEga256's for everything...from controlling s***ky Halloween decorations to controlling sprinklers. You'll find too if you open up a Turnigy 9x it is based on the ATMega programmable controllers - as are almost all TV Remote controls these days...almost everything is being "PMC'd"

 drbflyer 198 points

Can this be configured with an appropriate shield to function like an APM, given that it does have the chip?

 Linar 8 points

Unfortunately not, this is the first revision board!

 Tryin2fly 263 points

Just wondering how do you know this is ver-1?and what is better or worse from 1-3?
Thanks

 Handyboy 6 points

It is either rev 1 or rev 2. Extra pins has been added to rev 3.

 Andrey 14 points

no, unless you want to plug/unplug sensors while work

 dhruv 103 points

So if I just want to use them at work then it is not compulsory.

 rizky_p 214 points

they need to stock it more often.

 dhruv 103 points

It is in stock now.Must hurry up though,stocks gets over pretty soon!

 francoo 4 points

It's somehow a knock-off. Arduino, being open-source, has a lot of compatible boards (physically equals but aren't made by the original makers, however behaves exactly like the original board) like this one or some modified clones. It's the same thing but cheaper, the only problem it's that you aren't supporting the Arduino makers nor the project.

 thorian 138 points

And with the open source philosophy that is cool too. If you like it and want to donate cool if not that is cool too. The creator is creating for creation sake.

 ManInVan 3 points

HobbyKing needs to follow these simple rules if this board is not an original as posted by the Ardunio Team below, and pleas have shots of your boards not the ones that look to be the originals:- "What should I call my boards? If you're making your own board, come up with your own name! This will allow people identify you with your products and help you to build a brand. Be creative: try to suggest what people might use the board for, or emphasize the form factor, or just pick a random word that sounds cool. "Arduino" is a trademark of Arduino team and should not be used for unofficial variants. If you're interested in having your design included in the official Arduino product line, please see the So you want to make an Arduino document and contact the Arduino team. While unofficial products should not have "Arduino" in their name, it's okay to describe your product in relation to the Arduino project and platform. Here are a few guidelines that explain which uses we consider reasonable. Not okay: Arduino Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Arduino Arduino Compatible Xxxxxx - use "Xxxxxx (Arduino-Compatible)" instead Okay: Xxxxxx for Arduino - products that work with official Arduino boards (e.g. shields or kits) Xxxxxx (Arduino-Compatible) - variations and clones which are software and hardware compatible Note that while we don't attempt to restrict uses of the "duino" suffix, its use causes the Italians on the team to cringe (apparently it sounds terrible)* you might want to avoid it. (It's also trademarked by a Hungarian company.) "

 ManInVan 3 points

see *******arduino.cc/en/Main/FAQ

 SomeUselessGeek 180 points

From the front page of their site: "Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform..." If you "clone" an open source product you are making the same product. The Arduino boards sold by HK don't say "Made in Italy" on them. There's nothing wrong with what HK is doing, and there's no need to rename anydamnthing.

 ManInVan 3 points

All you have shown with your comment is your own uninformed position and the ability not to read my post, which is a quote from the Arduino website FAQ. They are the copyright holders to the design, which is an international law. They as the copyright holders have given permission for people to copy the product with accreditation, BUT as the registered trademark owner of the name Arduino, you cannot use the name. The idea of Open Source is to allow innovation by not just copying, but taking a design an iteratively making it better. And keeping that design open for the betterment of humanity. The idea is that a good participant in open source not only takes but gives back to community. HK should figure out a policy open source, not just take. It maybe as simple as making a donation towards the Arduino development team in this case. HK are also copying other Open Source products, lets hope they see the value to their business and contribute in a meaningful way to them also.

 SomeUselessGeek 180 points

"In general, we restrict use of the name 'Arduino' to the official boards." What does "in general" mean? Is there an internationally-accepted legal definition for "in general?" Also from above: "This is not an original Arduino brand product, it is manufactured with the same components and functionality by a different manufacturer." Does this not meet the terms of CC BY-SA? What exactly is your problem with HK selling these boards?

 ManInVan 3 points

>what exactly is your problem with HK selling these boards? Sorry, I thought I already posted that, but in a few words I'm happy that HK are selling them, just call them e.g. Hobbyduino (Arduino Compatible) and give some of the profits to the Arduino team to help,carry on the R&D. "In general", which is written in the non-legal section of the website probably means that if somebody talks with them they may say its ok to use the name depending on the terms agreed after such a discussion. The point for me posting is to offer insight into arduino and into why Open Source exists and that uninformed people look at Open Source as free as in free beer, when really the idea is free as in freedom. But with trying to be Open has problems if everybody treats it as free beer. Eventually it will run out!

 rs2000 32 points

It is no bird, it is no man and it is no superman. You may eat it...

 Robbie 1088 points

oops I pressed report to moderator instead of reply.. sorry... anyway I still prefer fresh salad for some reason... ehe thanks

 marcospratas 108 points

it's a super mega hyper arduino. You can do whatever you want with it. It's a Tampax!

 Robbie 1088 points

Call me jurassic but I still prefer tampax for my gf. What kind of aerial application can we do? What skills are required to programm it? Thanks

 marcospratas 108 points

multirotor/helicopter/plane flight stabilization. You don't need to program* you just need to flash the arduino with code made by the experts. take a look at this site ****:// code . google . com / p / arducopter just remove the blank spaces. I can tell you that you will spend a lot of time learning how it works but,in the final, results are great. I don't know if you are a guy of multirotors but take a look at this site **** : / / www . multiwii . com. Have fun.

 Robbie 1088 points

Im a multicopter cinematographer guy as main occupation, but I try to spend more time in flight, less time in the garage, I'll take a look at that website later this week, thanks

 marcospratas 108 points

You're welcome

 ukarmy04 171 points

Just thought I'd clarify and point out that this particular board can not be used by itself for multirotor/helicopter/plane flight stabilization. This is just a processor with a some I/O pins, LED's and a button or two. If you want to use it to stabilize anything, you're going to need to attach an IMU (intertial measurement unit). The IMU has all the good stuff like gyros, accelerometers - basically all the sensors you will need. IMU's can cost anywhere from $40 to $1000 so you'll need to buy one of those if you want to stabilize anything.

 goebish 20 points

Right, actually this the cheapest (including p&p) Arduino Mega 2560 you can find on the internet ! HK FTW !

 HobbyKing_Admin 8862 points

Amen to that. And we're only just getting warmed up! Wait until you see the other arduino stuff.

 marcospratas 108 points

Sensors, sensors and more sensors.

 thebobzilla 16 points

It is simply a Universal Adaptive Cognitive D/A converter with Tri-coxial regeneration thermistors and hardened P-stol.

 Dutchmill64 9 points

Hahaha... same here, no idea were to put it to use.

 Bazza22 18 points

Err.... does it make tea and coffee? If not I have no need of www.link

 Bazza22 18 points

OK you've talked me into it, I'll have one.....or maybe 3 or 4. Is that price correct?? Is the decimal point in the right place? For something with this amount of talent it should be 10 times the price......nah, only joking!!! I LOVE technology!!!!

 microquad 17 points

tres bonne nouvelle merci hobbyking