SainSmart
SainSmart Mega2560+LCD 4884 Shield
Best integrated development platform for electronics hobbyists.
This SainSmart Mega2560+LCD 4884 Shield is designed to expand the capabilities of Arduino Mega2560 boards. It features a 48x48 pixel monochrome display capable of showing English characters, Chinese characters, and even images, making it suitable for projects requiring detailed information output. The shield also integrates a 5-degree-of-freedom joystick for user input and utilizes an SPI interface for communication. It operates at 5V and includes a backlit control pin. This discontinued item was a valuable addition for hobbyists and developers looking to add visual feedback and control to their Arduino projects.
$33.99
Owner Satisfaction
3.9
/ 5
Category Rank
1484
/ 1545
#1484 in Development Boards
Price vs Category Average
-61%
Below average
Microcontroller
2560
/ ATmega
Who it's for
- Hobbyists and students building projects needing a basic visual interface
- Beginners and educators seeking a quick start with display-based Arduino projects
- Developers and makers aiming for rapid iteration on interactive device prototypes
Who should skip it
- Users requiring high-resolution graphics or extensive data visualization
- Developers working on memory-intensive applications or resource-constrained projects
- Advanced users integrating multiple peripherals or custom hardware configurations
Key Specs
Microcontroller
ATmega2560
Operating Voltage
5V
Input Voltage (recommended)
7-12V
Input Voltage (limits)
6-20V
Digital I/O Pins
16
DC Current per I/O Pin
40 mA
DC Current for 3.3V Pin
50 mA
Flash Memory
256 KB (8 KB used by bootloader)
Features
- Integrated 48x48 LCD Display
- Built-in 5 DOF Joystick
- SPI Interface for Communication
- Backlit Control
- Expands Arduino Mega2560
What customers say
Many users appreciate the convenience of combining a powerful microcontroller with a display in one shield. Setup is generally straightforward, allowing quick project development. Some feedback points to occasional challenges with documentation or specific library compatibility, but overall, the integrated design is a significant draw for hobbyists and educators seeking a compact solution. The product largely delivers on its promise of an all in one development platform.
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