Digispark Kickstarter ATtiny85 Development Board USB for Arduino IDE UK

Explore the potential of microcontrollers with the Digispark ATtiny85 Development Board! Perfect for both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts, this compact, cost-effective board is a superb gateway to electronic and programming projects. Compatible with Arduino IDE, you can launch into your projects immediately with minimal setup.

Key Features:

• IDE Compatibility: Supports Arduino IDE 1.0+ (OSX/Win/Linux).
• Power Options: USB or an external 5v or 7-35v source (12v or less recommended), with automatic selection.
• Built-in Regulator: On-board 500ma 5V.
• USB Integration: Comes with built-in USB interface.
• I/O Pins: 6 I/O Pins (2 dedicated for USB during active communication).
• Memory: 8k Flash Memory (approximately 6k after bootloader).
• Communication Protocols: I2C and SPI (via USI).
• PWM: Available on 3 pins (expandable with Software PWM).
• Analog to Digital Converter: ADC available on 4 pins.
• Indicators: Power LED and Test/Status LED.

Simple Setup

Getting started with the ATtiny85 is straightforward. This board ships fully assembled except for the two easily solderable headers. Here’s how you program it with Arduino IDE:

1. Connect the Digispark board via the built-in USB port.
2. Launch Arduino IDE; go to File > Preferences.
3. Add the boards manager URL for ATtiny by copying it from our setup guide and pasting in preferences.
4. Install the necessary USB drivers from our included resources to recognize the device.
5. Start programming and bring your projects to life!

Perfect for Projects

The Digispark ATtiny85 is your ideal choice for projects where size and cost are critical. Whether you are building smart wearables, designing home automation systems or learning the fundamentals of microcontroller programming, this robust board will serve you well.