An Arduino for £2.50? Not the genuine article of course, but a cheap Chinese clone selling on eBay. Here I look at the Nano v3, the Pro Mini and the Leonardo-like Pro Micro.

By Julian

Youtuber, shed dweller, solar charge controller aficionado

11 thoughts on “Arduino thrift tutorial – introduction to cheap chinese clones”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars JJ74Q Formerly Jailbreak says:

    I like the Significance of the Ceramic resonator
    So does Alice “Alice WTF Is Alice”
    glad to know her restaurant is on EBay.
    😂
    God Bless.

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Compacked says:

    I only buy the "Cheap Chinese Clones" because they work the same.

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Joe joe says:

    Pro micro also has pins which can be used as both digital or analog. It has 9 analog pins in total

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Evan Stewart says:

    Wow Check out the New Arduino Pro Micro Ultra low power Version Arduino with Improved power regulators and Voltage range. Excellent 3d Manual and Schematics Double decker sandwich board. I love it Tried this with 5 projects works perfectly and you get support. Just write in. No changes to the board and is well documented on the silkscreen.
    Here is the link Also noticed. When in Battery mode. The regulator can be bypassed. WOW. Now I can get in to the nano amps. On Ebay. Just type In the search "NEW Pro Micro Kit Arduino. Regulator removed 6 modes. Ultimate Low Bat power" .

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars tim says:

    The clones are just as good

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Suren Bono says:

    nano should switch to micro usb instead….who are using mini data cable now days…i dont care if its chinese or not…at least get thing right …the use of additional FTDI are not very inviting either (STM32/MINI pro)…why buy expensive to blink some LEDs..

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Wanklyn says:

    I have found that the 'cheap Chinese' Espressif Systems ESP-32 development boards also work quite well. I wondered if the Arduino organisation could make them to a higher standard.. 😉

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Whatever21 says:

    Can anyone check if the Atmel parts are genuine on those boards.If not,I'll do it once mine arrive.

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars My Box says:

    Hello when I connect to ch arduino gsm a6 module why it is not understand AT command. Driver is present

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars L says:

    The nano clones are normally best, and there are a few tricks to getting the bootloaders on, it's normally just the arduino software settings for the arduino comms. I've done it before, just need to research it.

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars jose Milton says:

    Hi. Good Works. Did you have the chance to post the bootloader to nano? Best Rgs. Milton

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