For those not familiar with Arduino-type microcontrollers, they are like very small computers that can be given eyes and ears to interact with the world around them.
So there's a software aspect (writing or modifying programming code) and a hardware aspect (attaching components to the board to create an electronic circuit).
These two activities can be done at a basic level, or you can be more creative.
These high-quality, Arduino-compatible boards offer a wide range of I/O features, to maximize flexibility and control in your projects.
Based on the 8-bit AVR microcontroller, they are both code-efficient and power-efficient, for the best combination of speed and performance.
This microcontroller board can wirelessly connect to an XBee radio (not included).
It comes with 22 I/O pins (14 digital, 8 analog) and a Mini-USB port for charging.
Built on the 'open-source electronics prototyping platform', and compatible with existing Arduino software lilbraries.
On/off slide switch
Charging circuit for lithium polymer battery
Connector for interfacing with XBee modules Flexible power source (USB or lithium polymer battery)
This board is based on the Arduino Fio designed by SparkFun Electronics, and is released under the Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike License.
Details and Specifications
Microcontroller: ATmega328P.
Clock speed: 8 MHz.
Flash memory: 32 KB.
SRAM: 2 KB.
EEPROM: 1 KB.
Operating voltage: 3.3V.
Input voltage: 3.35-12 V.
Digital I/O pins: 14, including 6 for PWM.
Analog input pins: 8.
Other connectors: Mini-USB (for charging only), ICSP for ATmega328P (requires header), XBee module socket, lithium polymer battery connector.
Dimensions: 65 x 28 x 12mm.
Power source: powered USB or external lithium polymer battery.