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Enhanced Arduino UNO including FTDI and ISP

UNO++ = Arduino UNO + FTDI + ISP = Convenience.

Enhanced Arduino UNO including FTDI and ISP

UNO++ = Arduino UNO + FTDI + ISP = Convenience.

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Shanghai, China

$380 USD 6 backers

25% of $1,500 Fixed Goal Fixed Goal

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Short Summary

I am an electronics maker and a member of the Xinchejian hacker space in Shanghai.

As a maker, the Arduino UNO is a must-have tool. ISP and FTDI add-ons are frequently necessary when designing new boards or making some stuffs. So I integrated them into the UNO board. I also made some improvements on the UNO.

UNO++ is suitable for both the experienced user and for beginners, combining ease of use with the ability to perform more advanced tasks without requiring more parts.

Since the UNO++ is based on Arduino UNO, it is also open hardware.

I have made a prototype of UNO++. I really appreciate your help in making this project happen.

About the UNO++

A, Overview: UNO++ = UNO + FTDI(USB to Serial) + ISP programmer

B, Features:

It has 3 modes: Normal, FTDI and ISP. I have modified the code of ATMEGA16U2, so that you can set up those modes by Serial Monitor instead of using switches.

1, Normal Mode:

In normal mode, UNO++ is an Arduino-UNO compatible board. The differences are as follows:

When uploading to UNO++, the RX header pin is disconnected from the ATMEGA328. So you don't need to unplug your serial module from the header to upload programs to UNO++.
It is possible to enable and disable RESET-EN to ATMEGA328 via the Serial Monitor. There is no need to cut any trace or solder pads.
A "Base-Board" is included. Attach it to cover the spiky pins on the bottom of the UNO++.

2, FTDI Mode

UNO++ can be used as a USB to Serial device. Arduino Pro Mini, LilyPad, etc can be connected directly to the FTDI socket.

3, ISP Mode

UNO++ uses the stk500v1 protocol to program AVR Mega chips. You can even program the bootloader into UNO++'s own ATMEGA328 by looping back an ISP cable, as the ATMEGA16U2 works independently from the ATMEGA328.

C, Setting: use Serial Monitor to configure settings

D, Technical Specs: (Same with Arduino UNO)

Microcontroller: Atmega328P@16MHz & Atmega16U2
Operating Voltage: 5V
Input Voltage (recommended): 7-12V
Digital I/O Pins:14 (of which 6 provide PWM output)
PWM Digital I/O Pins: 6
Analog Input Pins: 6

What We Need

The funding goal is based on a minimum production quantity of 100 units. Money raised will be used to begin the manufacturing process.

What You Get

UNO++ including the Base-Board. For more information, see Perks.

Note: There is an additional shipping fee that will added during checkout.

TimeLine

Risks & Challenges

The prototype of UNO++ has been tested for over a month and has been updated to version 2. However, there could always be a little risk in manufacturing. But, I have been working with the factory for over a year, and I believe the risk can be controlled.