DFRobot Beetle

by DFRobot

The new generation "Beetle" microcontroller from DFRobot based on the Atmel AtMega32u4

To further make it user-friendly, it is compatible with Micro USB so that direct programming and testing is no longer a headache. Select "Arduino Leonardo (tools >board > Arduino Leonardo in Arduino IDE), the ATmega32U4 comes preburned with a bootloader that allows you to upload any new code that is applicable to Arduino Leonardo.

As a minimized version of the Arduino Leonardo, it enjoys similar powerful functionalities. The Beetle aims to solve problems of low-cost controller, ease-of-using properly, and to provide a low cost solution for DIY projects, workshops, gift projects, E-Textiles and education.

Features

  • 20mm X 22mm compact size
  • Direct downloading and testing via Micro USB
  • V-shaped large-size gold-plated IO ports make it convenient for the user to twist wires upon, and can also be directly sewn on clothes with conductive thread.
  • Two honeycomb shape gold-plated power interface
  • Magic light blue soft BLINK indicator

Specification

  • Microcontroller: ATmega32u4
  • Clock Speed: 16 MHz
  • Operating Voltage: 5V DC
  • Digital I/O Pins: 10 
  • PWM Channels: 4 
  • Analog Input Channels: 5 
  • UART: 1 
  • I2C: 1 
  • Micro USB: 1 
  • Power Ports: 2 
  • Flash Memory: 32 KB of which 4KB used by bootloader
  • SRAM:  2.5 KB
  • EEPROM:  1 KB

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7 customer reviews

a year ago
First time using a Breakout board. Up and running in a couple of hours (once I'd realised that I needed to enable the i2c bus in Pi config - duh!). The Python library examples worked fine (import ICM20948), except that the accelerometer outputs had an LSB of ~10mg, compared to the spec of
by Anonymous about ICM20948 9DoF Motion Sensor Breakout via REVIEWS.io
5 years ago
This breakout is small and well-formed. The Pimoroni library for the device on Github is handy too - I've punted in a PR unlocking further functionality for it too. I recommend this device.
by Daniel about ICM20948 9DoF Motion Sensor Breakout via REVIEWS.io

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