The Arduino Nano Every is an entry-level board in the Arduino Nano family, offering an improved version of the classic Arduino Nano with enhanced performance at a competitive price point. Here are the key features and details about the Arduino Nano Every:
- Microcontroller: It uses the ATmega4809, which is a more powerful 8-bit AVR microcontroller compared to the ATmega328P found in the original Arduino Nano.
- Memory:
- Flash Memory: 48 KB (ATmega4809) of which 1 KB used by the bootloader.
- SRAM: 6 KB
- EEPROM: 256 bytes
- Operating Voltage: 5V
- Input Voltage (recommended): 7-12V
- Digital I/O Pins: 14 (of which 6 provide PWM output)
- Analog Input Pins: 8 (10-bit ADC)
- DC Current per I/O Pin: 20 mA
- Clock Speed: 16 MHz
Key Features:
- Cost-Effective: Designed to be an affordable option for beginners or for projects where cost is a significant factor.
- Improved Processor: The ATmega4809 offers:
- More Memory: Increased Flash memory and SRAM allow for larger, more complex programs.
- Enhanced Performance: Despite operating at the same clock speed, its architecture provides better performance.
- USB Interface: Features a micro USB port for programming, power supply, and USB communication.
- Compatibility: Pin-compatible with the original Arduino Nano, making it suitable for use with existing shields or designs.
- Power: Can be powered via the USB port or with an external power supply, automatically selecting the highest voltage source.
- Programming: Fully compatible with the Arduino IDE, making development straightforward for Arduino users.
Unique Capabilities:
- Increased Memory: Offers more memory for programs and data storage than the original Nano, allowing for more sophisticated applications.
- Better Performance: While maintaining the same clock speed, the ATmega4809 provides better performance due to its architecture, making it suitable for more demanding projects.
- Cost-Effective Option: Aimed at providing Arduino’s simplicity and compatibility at a lower price point, making it accessible for educational settings, hobbyists, or large-scale projects.
Use Cases:
- Education: Ideal for teaching the basics of microcontrollers and Arduino programming due to its affordability and compatibility.
- Hobby Projects: Perfect for hobbyists or DIY enthusiasts who need a reliable, entry-level Arduino board without extra features.
- Prototyping: Suitable for prototyping where space is limited, and a compact form factor is beneficial.
- Small-Scale Production: Can be used in small-scale production or where cost-effectiveness is a priority without sacrificing too much on performance.
- Sensors and Actuators: Despite its cost-effective nature, it’s still capable of interfacing with a wide range of sensors and actuators, making it versatile for various applications.
The Arduino Nano Every is designed to offer an improved experience over the classic Arduino Nano while maintaining affordability, making it an excellent choice for beginners, educational purposes, or any project requiring a compact, yet capable microcontroller platform.
Tech specs
The Arduino Nano Every is based on the ATMega4809 microcontroller.
| Microcontroller | ATMega4809 (datasheet) |
| Operating Voltage | 5V |
| VIN min-MAX | 7-21V |
| DC Current per I/O Pin | 20 mA |
| DC Current for 3.3V Pin | 50 mA |
| Clock Speed | 20MHz |
| CPU Flash Memory | 48KB (ATMega4809) |
| SRAM | 6KB (ATMega4809) |
| EEPROM | 256byte (ATMega4809) |
| PWM Pins | 5 (D3, D5, D6, D9, D10) |
| UART | 1 |
| SPI | 1 |
| I2C | 1 |
| Analog Input Pins | 8 (ADC 10 bit) |
| Analog Output Pins | Only through PWM (no DAC) |
| External Interrupts | all digital pins |
| LED_BUILTIN | 13 |
| USB | Uses the ATSAMD11D14A (datasheet) |
| Length | 45 mm |
| Width | 18 mm |
| Weight | 5 gr (with headers) |