1.

Define Arduino
Arduino is an open-source electronics platform that uses hardware and software to read
inputs and turn them into outputs. It uses the Arduino programming language (based on
Wiring) and the Arduino Software (IDE) based on Processing. Arduino has been the
brain of thousands of projects, with a worldwide community of makers contributing to its
accessible knowledge.

2. Enumerate and discuss the different board types of arduino.

ARDUINO NANO
The Arduino Nano is a small, compact version of the Arduino UNO, designed for
breadboard use. It lacks a DC power jack, uses a Mini USB port, and uses an FT232
USB-UART bridge chip instead of an ATMega16U2.

ARDUINO UNO R3
The Arduino Uno, powered by an ATMega328P microcontroller, is a popular
development board due to its affordability, ease of use, and prefabricated modules. It
features 14 digital I/O ports, 6 PWM pins, and 6 digital I/O pins.

ARDUINO PRO MINI

The Pro mini is a scaled-down version of Arduino Nano, lacking a USB port or
internal USB-TTL bridge. It features a header for UART pins, allowing programming
using an external module. Available in 3.3V and 5V versions, with a limited 8MHz CPU
speed.

ARDUINO LEONARDO
The Arduino Leonardo is powered by an ATmega32U4 chip, which has additional IO,
PWM, and analog input pins, and built-in USB communication, eliminating the need for
a second processor or separate bridge chip.

ARDUINO MEGA2560 REV3

The Arduino Mega 2560 is the largest board, powered by the ATMega2560 CPU,
designed for applications requiring extensive peripherals or I/O. It boasts 54 I/O pins, 16
analog inputs, and 4 UARTs, and is popular among open-source PLC, CNC, and 3D
printing communities.

3. Discuss Arduino Uno

The Arduino Uno is an open-source microcontroller board, based on the Microchip
ATmega328P microcontroller, released in 2010. It features 14 digital and 6 analog I/O
pins, and is programmable with the Arduino IDE via a USB cable. It can be powered by
a USB cable or a barrel connector, and has the same microcontroller as the Arduino
Nano board.
 4. Identify the Arduino board parts and functions
The Arduino Uno is a microcontroller board based on the ATmega328, featuring 14
digital input/output pins, 6 analog inputs, a 16 MHz crystal oscillator, a USB connection,
a power jack, an ICSP header, and a reset button. It supports the microcontroller and
can be connected to a computer via USB cable or AC-to-DC adapter or battery. The
Uno does not use the FTDI USB-to-serial driver chip but uses the Atmega8U2 as a
USB-to-serial converter. The Uno is the latest in a series of USB Arduino boards and
the reference model for the Arduino platform.