Arduino Mega 2560 Rev3
by Arduino. Used in 3 builds listed here.
Where to buy
Arduino Store: EUR 52.80 Adafruit: $39.95 single; discontinued at Adafruit
Specs
| mcu | ATmega2560 |
| io | 54 digital I/O, 16 analog in |
| use | stepper control with RAMPS or driver boards |
Mistakes to avoid
- Adafruit lists the Mega as no longer stocked; clones work for Thor and Moveo but check the USB chip driver.
Builds that use it
BCN3D Moveo
advanced · $500 to $800
Fully 3D printed 5-axis teaching arm with belt-driven joints, NEMA steppers and an Arduino Mega running modified Marlin.
Thor
advanced · $300 to $450
Open source 3D printed six axis arm driven by NEMA 17 steppers and GT2 belts, controlled with G-code like a 3D printer.
InMoov
advanced · $1,500 to $2,500
Life-size 3D printed humanoid torso with tendon-driven hands, moved by hobby servos and Arduinos, controlled from a PC through MyRobotLab.