ATTINY85 Digispark Kickstarter Mini USB Development Board

ATTINY85 Digispark Kickstarter Mini USB Development Board delivers a powerful and compact microcontroller solution for hobbyists, makers, and developers. It runs on the ATTINY85 chip and connects directly to your computer via USB for easy programming. This board supports Arduino IDE and allows quick prototyping for embedded projects.

Key Features:

• Direct USB Interface: Plug directly into your computer without extra cables.
• Arduino IDE Compatible: Program using standard Arduino functions and libraries.
• Compact Design: Small footprint for space-limited projects.
• Multiple I/O Options: Six I/O pins with PWM, ADC, and I²C/SPI support.
• Low Power Operation: Efficient for battery-powered applications.

Technical Specifications:

• Microcontroller: Atmel ATTINY85
• Operating Voltage: 5V (USB powered)
• Clock Speed: 16.5 MHz (software overclock)
• Flash Memory: 8 KB (6 KB usable with bootloader)
• SRAM: 512 bytes
• EEPROM: 512 bytes
• I/O Pins: 6 (including 2 for USB connection)
• PWM Outputs: 3
• Analog Inputs: 4

Mechanical Specifications:

• Board Type: USB-integrated development board
• USB Connector: Male USB Type-A
• Mounting: Direct plug into USB port or breadboard via pin headers
• Build: FR4 PCB with soldered components

Dimensions:

• Length: ~25mm
• Width: ~18mm
• Height: ~4mm (excluding USB connector)

Pinout and Wiring:

• P0: PWM, I²C SDA
• P1: PWM, I²C SCL
• P2: Analog Input, USB+
• P3: Analog Input, USB-
• P4: PWM, Analog Input
• P5: Reset / GPIO
• VCC: +5V from USB
• GND: Ground

Datasheet Reference:

• Search online for “ATTINY85 Digispark datasheet and pinout”

Applications:

• USB Projects: Build USB input devices like keyboards or controllers.
• IoT Devices: Create small-scale connected gadgets.
• Sensor Interfaces: Read and process sensor data with compact design.
• LED Control: Drive RGB LEDs, strips, and lighting patterns.
• Prototyping: Quickly test embedded software concepts.

Equivalent Models:

• Arduino Nano: Larger size, more pins, but similar use case.
• Adafruit Trinket: Similar ATTINY85-based development board.
• SparkFun Pro Micro: ATmega32U4-based with USB support.

Package Includes:

• 1 x ATTINY85 Digispark Kickstarter Mini USB Development Board