The Arduino Leonardo is a powerful microcontroller board based on the ATmega32u4, offering native USB communication capabilities. Unlike other Arduino boards, it can emulate a USB keyboard, mouse, or game controller, making it ideal for advanced interactive projects.
Key Features:
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đ§ ATmega32u4 Microcontroller â Integrated USB communication, no separate chip needed.
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đ Native USB Support â Acts as a HID (keyboard/mouse) without extra coding complexity.
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đ§Ē 20 Digital I/O Pins â 7 PWM outputs and 12 analog inputs for versatile connectivity.
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đ Power Input: 7â12V via DC Jack or USB â Flexible powering options.
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đ§° Micro USB Port â For programming and communication.
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đģ Fully Compatible with Arduino IDE â Cross-platform support and easy coding.
Advantages Over Arduino Uno:
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Direct USB HID emulation (keyboard/mouse)
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More analog inputs (12 vs. 6)
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Simpler USB communication â ideal for game controllers, automation, and custom input devices
Applications:
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đŽ Custom game controllers
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â¨ī¸ Keyboard & mouse emulation projects
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đ STEM & embedded systems learning
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đĨī¸ Human-computer interaction projects
Package Includes:
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1x Arduino Leonardo Board
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1x Micro USB Cable
Unleash creativity with HID power â Arduino Leonardo is your go-to board for unique and interactive control systems.
