The Arduino-compatible Nano V3.0 micro-controller is a small, complete, micro-controller board based on the ATmega328P MCU. It has more or less the same functionality of the Arduino Duemilanove, but in a smaller package. It lacks only a DC power jack, and uses a more compact Mini USB (Mini-B) USB cable instead of a standard one.
The Nano IO Expansion Shield is designed to connect and work with ARDUINO Compatible NANO Micro-Controllers. The Expansion Shield Module helps you connect your Arduino-compatible Nano micro-controller to many other devices. It is a perfect companion to the Nano controller and is compatible with both Arduino-compatible Nano v2.x and v3.x.
Arduino Compatible Nano V3.0 Micro-Controller Specifications:
- CH340G USB bus convert chip replaces FT232RL
- Operating Voltage（logic level): 5V
- 8 analog inputs ports: A0 - A7
- 14 Digital input / output ports: TX, RX, D2 - D13
- 6 PWM ports: D3, D5, D6, D9, D10, D11
- 1 pairs of TTL level serial transceiver ports: RX / TX
- Uses Atmel Atmega328P-AU MCU with bootloader installed
- Support USB download and Power on Mini-B Mini USB connector
- Recommended input voltage: 7V - 12V DC on pin 30 or 5V on pin 27
- Maximum input voltage limits: 6V - 20V
- Supports ISP download
- Supplied with connector pins, not installed for user flexibility
This expansion shield provides:
- 14 I/O Pin (servo type with GND, power and signal)
- 8 analog Pin with power output and GND
- 6 PWM Pin
- 1 Servo power input
- 5 I2C expansion Pin
- AREF output
- 3.3V output
Package Includes:
- 1 piece NANO I / O Expansion Shield Module for NANO Micro-Controller
- 1 piece MINI USB Nano V3.0 ATmega328P CH340G 5V 16M Micro-controller board compatible with Arduino Nano CH340 USB driver
- 2 pieces 1x15 connector pins
- 1 piece 2x3 connector pins
- Link to online specifications and usage instructions
Arduino Nano Resources and Guides:
Getting Started with Arduino: http://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide/HomePage
CH340G USB Bus Converter driver download links:
http://www.arduined.eu/ch340g-converter-windows-7-driver-download/
http://www.arduined.eu/ch340-windows-8-driver-download/
Arduino Software (IDE) download link: http://arduino.cc/en/Main/Software
Arduino Nano Documentation: http://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/ArduinoBoardNano
Using the Arduino Nano with CH340G USB drivers on Mac OS:
http://kig.re/2014/12/31/how-to-use-arduino-nano-mini-pro-with-CH340G-on-mac-osx-yosemite.html