Review 003: Seeeduino v4.2 Review

​Seeeduino v4.2

​Module has been kindly sponsored by SeeedStudio.com.

Product Specifications

General
​​Type: Development Board
Architecture: For Arduino
Software: Arduino IDE
​Flash Memory: 32KB
​RAM: 2KB
​EEPROM: 1KB
​Clock Speed: 16MHz

​Hardware Features
1. Fully compatible with Arduino sensors and modules.
2. Integrated with an ATmega328P microcontroller.
3. Features 14 Digital I/O Pins (6 PWM outputs).
4. Features 6 Analog Inputs.
5. Features an ISP Header.
6. Is Arduino Uno R3 Shield Compatible.
7. Uses a micro-USB programming input and power supply.
8. Has 3 On-board Grove connectors.
9. Features a 3.3v/5V system operation power switch.
10. Consists of additional pads aligned to 0.1” grid.

Power
​DC Jack Input Voltage +7 -15 volts
​Output Current (5v): 500mA max. (with micro-USB) & 2A max. (with DC Jack Power)
Output Current (3.3v): 500mA (from both sources)
​DC Current per I/O pin: 40mA

​Weight and Size Dimensions
Product Weight: 26g
​Product Size (L x W x H): 68.6mm x 53.4mm x 11.6mm

Product Review

Throughout my test of this development board, I found out that there are some very unique touches to this module which is unlike to any other development board including:

1. A very uncomplicated and simple setup with an easy way to program.
​2. There're straight-forward pinout markings and clearly marked labels.
​3. There're empty pins on the PCB for female pin headers to be added as well, give capability to multiple types of jumper wires.
​4. This board has 3 on-board Grove connectors, so it is compatible with all Grove inputs and outputs.
​5. This board has pins for direct serial communication.
​6. It is based on surface-mount components mostly.
​7. There is a power operation switch, switching the board between +3.3 volts and +5 volts to cater for different sensors and modules.
​8. It includes solder pads at the back of the PCB for additional, external connections.
​9. There is not a need for any installation of drivers this microcontroller for programming on the Mac Operating Systems.
​There are aspects that needs to be improved such as the roughness on the sides of the PCB, and, the DC input jack isn't properly aligned with the board.

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