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πŸ”Œ FTCBlock Mini Nano V3.0 ATmega328P Microcontroller Board + USB Cable for Arduino (2 Packs of Boards & Cables) Review

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Description of πŸ”Œ FTCBlock Mini Nano V3.0 ATmega328P Microcontroller Board + USB Cable for Arduino (2 Packs of Boards & Cables)

Matters Need Attention:Before running the procedure, pls install the corresponding computer system CH340 driver. Small Arduino UNO Board:It is a smallest, complete and breadboard friendly board. It has everything that Arduino/Genuino UNO has (electrically) with more analog input pins and onboard +5V AREF jumper. More Breadboard Space:Nano's got the breadboard-ability of the Boarduino and the Mini+USB with smaller footprint than either, so users have more breadboard space. It's got a pin layout that works well with the Mini or the Basic Stamp (TX, RX, ATN, GND on one top, power and ground on the other). Specification:The Nano can be powered via the Mini-B USB connection, 7-12V unregulated external power supply (pin 30), or 5V regulated external power supply (pin 27). The power source is automatically selected to the highest voltage source. Usage: The Nano is 100% compatible with Arduino, with the same chips ATmega328P and CH340 with the official version.

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

I can't upload sketches here.

You cannot upload sketches here. First you need to download the ISP bootloader, which is difficult for a beginner. The seller must state this in the description or take the time to fix the problem. I've spent a lot of time fixing the boot issue, which is very annoying when you're new to something like Arduino. I throw them away because it's not worth the time to return them or do the surgery necessary to make them work. I bought one from Arduino and it works great.

Pros
  • Pleasant
Cons
  • Difficult to remember but it was

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works as expected, uses old CH340 bootloader

Everything works as expected with this Arduino Nano clone. Arrived with the pins already soldered to the nano and included a short mini USB cable which I plugged into an empty PC port and opened up in the Arduino IDE. Please note that to use this board with the Arduino IDE you need to install the CH340 driver and then select "Tools" -> "Processor" -> "Atmega328P (old bootloader)" in the Arduino IDE to load the correct one the settings. After following these steps, using FTCBlock's Nano is

Pros
  • High marks for support and durability from testers
Cons
  • Long wait

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Works just like the Arduino Nano. YOU MUST INSTALL THE ARDUINO IDE PROGRAM CORRECTLY.

Couldn't code until I figured out how to set up the Arduino IDE properly. You need to set (in "Tools") the following: Board: Arduino NanoProcessor: ATmega328P (old bootloader) Port: COMn: where n is usually 9 or higher - it shows in the menu. Never COM1: (which is on your computer's motherboard). After trying to report a bunch of other settings, I found this in another Revain review. If you still can't communicate after this, restart your computer as the Arduino IDE sometimes encrypts your COM…

Pros
  • Lots of positive vibes
Cons
  • Not as thick as other picks

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Driver Required - I/O Port Cards

Unlike the original, this requires a dedicated USB driver and is difficult to install. But after installation it works fine

Pros
  • Dope
Cons
  • Mostly good, but...

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Does not allow you to upload files with the standard IDE, requires a bootloader

The product does not allow you to upload files. AD says it needs some kind of computer driver, but what? No word on what and how to get? I'll look, but now DOA. Well I found out that the ISP bootloader was missing. Easy fix, google to see how easy it is to add a bootloader. After downloading, the device works fine.

Pros
  • Hands-free operation
Cons
  • Infuriates

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Useless garbage! for USB port cards

The chip has no bootloader. I need to buy a known working Ardunio to copy the bootloader. If I have to, I just toss it in the trash and use the original! I thought I was getting the original when I bought this, but now I know. Don't waste your time with this rubbish.

Pros
  • A dream come true
Cons
  • No power

Revainrating 5 out of 5

He has a new bootloader.

At first I thought it didn't have a bootloader but after a long search I found a solution. The solution for me was in the IDE: Tools -> Processor -> ATmega328P (old bootloader). Changing this setting allowed me to program the Nano as expected.

Pros
  • Good thing
Cons
  • Can I add something