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Review on SunFounder ATmega2560 16AU Board Compatible Arduino by Brad Ward

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Manufactured from wrong parts resulting in board failure, 2 boards tested

Be careful I think Sunfounder was a reliable brand, the board I received had the wrong components on the board. Instead of a 5V regulator it was actually made with a 3.3V regulator which is insufficient for many projects including mine. I agreed with them when in doubt and asked for a replacement which they happily accepted only to find the replacement board had the same issue. They refunded me the fee but it was very frustrating and my project was delayed a few weeks. When you buy them, check the component part numbers and make sure that if you connect them through a voltage regulator (not USB), it will output 5 volts on the 5V pin.

Pros
  • Stylish and modern design
Cons
  • Cable is shorter than others