Arduino Due/Mega

Arduino Due/Mega by Arduino

Connection Type
USB
Number of servos
48
Audio Support
No
Camera Support
No
Manufacturer's Page Getting started guide

The Arduino Mega 2560 is a very powerful EZB microcontroller. The high number of pins and hardware peripherals makes it a multitasking monster. With the high number of ports, you can use 8 ADC, 13 PWM, 21 Digital ports, and 24 Servos at the same time!

ADC Ports

ARC has the ability to select up to 8 ADC ports per EZB. The MEGA has 8 ADC capable ports mapped to the ARC ADC ports starting from ADC0 to ADC7... 

(ARC Left, Arduino Right)
  ADC0 = A0,
  ADC1 = A1,
  ADC2 = A2,
  ADC3 = A3,
  ADC4 = A4,
  ADC5 = A5,
  ADC6 = A6,
  ADC7 = A7

PWM Ports

ARC has the ability to select up to 24 PWM ports per EZB. The MEGA has 13 PWM capable ports mapped to the ARC PWM ports starting from D0 to D12... 

(ARC Left, Arduino Right)
  D0 = 2,
  D1 = 3,
  D2 = 4,
  D3 = 5,
  D4 = 6,
  D5 = 7,
  D6 = 8,
  D7 = 9,
  D8 = 10,
  D9 = 13,
  D10 = 44,
  D11 = 45,
  D12 = 46

Digital Ports

ARC has the ability to select up to 24 Digital ports per EZB. Digital ports also operate as bit-bang serial/uart (transmit only). The MEGA has 21 Digital capable ports mapped to the ARC Digital ports starting from D0 to D20... 

(ARC Left, Arduino Right)
  D0 = 2,
  D1 = 3,
  D2 = 4,
  D3 = 5,
  D4 = 6,
  D5 = 7,
  D6 = 8,
  D7 = 9,
  D8 = 10,
  D9 = 11,
  D10 = 12,
  D11 = 13,
  D12 = 44,
  D13 = 45,
  D14 = 46,
  D15 = 62,
  D16 = 63,
  D17 = 64,
  D18 = 65,
  D19 = 66,
  D20 = 67

Servo Ports

ARC has the ability to select up to 24 Servo ports per EZB. The MEGA has 24 Servo capable ports mapped to the ARC Servo ports starting from D0 to D23... 

(ARC Left, Arduino Right)
  D0 = 22,
  D1 = 23,
  D2 = 24,
  D3 = 25,
  D4 = 26,
  D5 = 27,
  D6 = 28,
  D7 = 29,
  D8 = 30,
  D9 = 31,
  D10 = 32,
  D11 = 33,
  D12 = 34,
  D13 = 35,
  D14 = 36,
  D15 = 37,
  D16 = 38,
  D17 = 39,
  D18 = 40,
  D19 = 41,
  D20 = 42,
  D21 = 43,
  D22 = 68,
  D23 = 69,

I/O Port Expansion Board

Because the Arduino is merely a bunch of pins, it is nice to have a break-out shield board that has I/O expansion. This allows easier connecting of servos and sensors to the Mega. The break-out shield we recommend is the KEYESTUDIO Mega Sensor Shield V1 for Arduino Mega R3 Board 2560.



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#9  

Use you Uno, plus the 16 channel servo driver breakoutboard...works flawless!!:)

Netherlands
#10  

I was in the believe i couldn't use the uno it's pins if i use the servoshield? hmm i have some more studying to do...

PRO
Synthiam
#11  

The Due will work for you. I believe there is a hardware uart that can be used for Serial. To start, use this: Arduino EZB Due.zip

Netherlands
#12  

The script is uploaded succesfully!:D thanks!

PRO
Synthiam
#14  

Updated with the latest firmware and port mapping information

#16  

@DJ,

I have the exact Arduino Mega Shield and the highest the pins go is to 53.  In you port mapping on this page shows ... Digital ports: D15 = 62, D16 = 63, D17 = 64, D18 = 65, D19 = 66, D20 = 67

Servo Ports: D22 = 68, D23 = 69,

Also, some of the PWM port numbers overlap the Digital ports.  I'm I missing something?

Thank you, merne

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