Arduino Nano CH340 Clone (Type-C, Pre-Soldered Pins)

Description

The Arduino Nano CH340 (Type-C) is a compact, breadboard-friendly microcontroller board based on the popular ATmega328P. This specific version brings a much-needed modern upgrade by utilizing a robust, reversible USB Type-C port, making it compatible with the standard data cables used by most modern smartphones and laptops.

Available at Tomson Electronics, this board comes completely pre-soldered. The downward-facing male header pins are already professionally attached, allowing you to plug it directly into a solderless breadboard straight out of the box with zero assembly required. It utilizes the cost-effective CH340 USB-to-serial converter chip, offering the exact same logic and processing power as a standard Arduino Uno but in a fraction of the footprint.

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Specifications

• Microcontroller: ATmega328P
• USB-to-Serial Chip: CH340
• USB Connector: USB Type-C
• Header Pins: Pre-Soldered (Ready for breadboard)
• Operating Voltage: 5V
• Input Voltage (recommended via VIN): 7V to 12V
• Digital I/O Pins: 14 (of which 6 provide PWM output)
• Analog Input Pins: 8
• DC Current per I/O Pin: 40 mA
• Clock Speed: 16 MHz

Applications

• Breadboard Prototyping: The perfect form factor for plugging directly into the center channel of a standard solderless breadboard.
• Miniature Robotics: Acting as the compact "brain" for line-following robots, micro-sumo bots, and small drones.
• Wearable Tech & Cosplay: Small enough to be sewn into costumes or embedded in 3D-printed props to control LEDs and sound effects.
• Custom Sensor Nodes: Reading environmental data from sensors and transmitting it to a central hub in smart home setups.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Why isn't my computer recognizing the board when I plug it in?
A: Because this board uses the CH340 USB-to-serial chip instead of the standard FTDI chip, you will likely need to download and install the free "CH340 driver" for your Windows or Mac operating system before the Arduino IDE can see the COM port.

Q: I'm getting an error when trying to upload code in the Arduino IDE. How do I fix this?
A: In the Arduino IDE, go to Tools > Board and select "Arduino Nano". Then, go to Tools > Processor. If the standard "ATmega328P" option fails to upload, try selecting "ATmega328P (Old Bootloader)". This is a common requirement for CH340 clone boards.

Q: How do I power this if it's not connected to USB Type-C?
A: You can power the board using a 7V to 12V battery or DC power supply by connecting the positive wire to the VIN pin and the ground wire to a GND pin. The onboard voltage regulator will step it down to a safe 5V for the processor.

Package Includes

• 1 × Arduino Nano CH340 (Type-C) with Pre-Soldered Header Pins