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Clones of the popular Arduino Uno are now so cheap, it's difficult to save money by building your own. But the knowledge gained from assembling an Arduino from individual parts, makes the exercise well worthwhile.
ATmega328P Pin Mapping:
http://arduino.cc/en/Hacking/PinMapping168
ATMEGA328P-PU Microcontrolle​r With ARDUINO UNO Bootloader good quality pic.twitter.com/tlZZ3bFvwJ http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/311131488228?roken=cUgayN&soutkn=sNpBRg via @eBay
5PCS Solderless Prototype Breadboard 170 Tie-points Arduino Shield Dovetail Slot pic.twitter.com/YPeRfbbLgr http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/201060515747?roken=cUgayN&soutkn=pE9rF8 via @eBay
10Pcs16MHz 16.000MHz 16M HZ HC-49S Inline Feet Passive Crystal Oscillator 20pF http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/201148816544?roken=cUgayN&soutkn=p7EXaU via @eBay
USB2.0 6Pin CH340G Converter for STC Arduino PRO Instead of CP2102 PL2303 To TTL http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB2-0-6Pin-CH340G-Converter-for-STC-Arduino-PRO-Instead-of-CP2102-PL2303-To-TTL-/191146797242?roken=cUgayN&soutkn=H1M9Lb via @eBay
£3 ($4.98) NEW UNO R3 ATmega328P CH340 Mini USB Board for Compatible-Arduino pic.twitter.com/u1ZxuU9oEz http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/311155383820?roken=cUgayN&soutkn=RMsSRl via @eBay

By Julian

Youtuber, shed dweller, solar charge controller aficionado

18 thoughts on “1-day project: build your own arduino uno for $5”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Wish Cash says:

    Tem um arduíno que é muitíssimo barato . Seu nome é lgt8f328p e ele é muito versátil e tem as mesmas utilidades de um arduíno . Mas é legal fazer um .

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars RandomTorok says:

    So it begs the questio, what is all the other stuff on an arduino board for?

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jesus Choy Ley says:

    Hello… Good video and very instructive.

    I did everything indicated in your video, and it works, but sometimes an error appears:

    "avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding

    avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 1 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x8c"

    One step that you don't show in your video is when you are programming the Arduino IDE: Card, COM, but you don't see that you choose the Programmer.

    What programmer do you use?

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mr. Woah Cage says:

    if i do this, would it be possible to run the program without the usb to serial after loading it?
    would i just need to connect a power source to the chip?

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Frank Baron says:

    remember you could use your homemade clone to programme arduino chips for standalone purposes. most arduinos i've seen ,the chips are soldered onto the board yours are pluggable

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John Ansel Alipio says:

    Thank you Julian! This tutorial was a huge help!

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bond Jovi says:

    USB to ttl converter, eh? I'll have to dig mine out. I bought that thing in like 2017.

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Miles Peterson says:

    Very weird! I have a rip off Arduino and it has exactly everything a genuine one has. the only difference is that this one has a different brand called UNIROI, It even sounds like Arduino in a way, and it preforms just like on was well. I can't believe they didn't get sued by Arduino.

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars yagoa says:

    Nice buil!
    white is more commonly positive, blue is more commonly negative

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John Bullpit says:

    Brilliant. From England 🇬🇧

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars desktop antec says:

    It is cheaper because you can buy multiple ATmega328P chips and use this circuit only for programing. You only need to buy the USB to TTL converter once after that you can build infinite Arduinos with it.

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bunkers Boys says:

    If I am not mistaken the USB to Serial converter is only needed for initial programing. it could be removed when the device is deployed, correct?

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Paul Romsky says:

    Great video! To be pure minimalist, no LED/Resistor and the USB to Serial Adapter would be part of your special programming cable (not part of the board).
    You can make a simple PCB, the Microcontroller, the Crystal, 3 Capacitors, A 4.5V Battery Clip, a Diode, and a Female Header Connector that you plug the USB to Serial Adapter into to program/comms and then remove it (freeing up 2 more I/O if you need them but no comms). I would suggest a 1uF Capacitor across the VCC and GND pins of the microcontroller for added decoupling of the power pins. To save even more money, you could learn the complicated process to install the Bootloader yourself.
    I think I am going to add this project to the Summer STEM class I teach – I try to save my students every penny as they pay for project materials, but I teach the class for free (8 hours a day, 5 days a week, 8 weeks over the Summer).

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Eric Menaut says:

    Great explanation, with a clear and comprehensible language. Very appreciated when you see the tons of videos made by people who do not articulate and talk at the speed of a formula 1.

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Anonymous says:

    what is the value for ceramic cap is it 20pF or 200pF

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Sol says:

    If it is okay with you, I will make an instructable based on this…

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars MCGR says:

    currently rigging an old 3d printer board and re programming it to control a claw machine over discord

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hola! bob says:

    I'm happy with that.

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