Arduino BugHopper™ Placa de desarrollo (ABX00156)

The Arduino BugHopper™ is a Feather-compatible microcontroller development board built around the Microchip ATSAMD21G18A ARM Cortex-M0+ processor, running at 48 MHz. Its low-power design and on-board LiPo battery management make it ideal for portable and battery-powered projects.

Advantages

With 256 KB flash memory, 32 KB SRAM, and 20 digital I/O pins (including 6 analog inputs and 20 PWM channels), it offers flexible connectivity for sensors, actuators, and communication modules. The board includes a Qwiic/STEMMA QT connector for easy I2C expansion, a JST-PH battery connector, and an on-board LiPo charger, simplifying mobile applications.

Suitable for

• Battery-powered IoT devices and wearables
• Rapid prototyping with Arduino IDE or CircuitPython
• Educational projects requiring low-power operation
• Sensor data logging and remote monitoring

Key specifications

• Microcontroller: Microchip ATSAMD21G18A (ARM Cortex-M0+)
• Clock speed: 48 MHz
• Flash memory: 256 KB
• SRAM: 32 KB
• Operating voltage: 3.3V
• Digital I/O pins: 20
• Analog input pins: 6 (12-bit ADC)
• PWM pins: 20
• Communication interfaces: UART, SPI, I2C
• USB connector: Micro-USB
• Battery connector: JST-PH 2-pin for LiPo
• On-board LiPo charger: MCP73831
• Qwiic/STEMMA QT connector: Yes
• Debug interface: SWD header
• On-board LEDs: Power, Charge, User (Pin 13)
• Input voltage (VIN): 3.7V - 6V
• Compatibility: Arduino IDE, CircuitPython

Recommendations

For developers seeking a compact, low-power board with integrated battery support and broad ecosystem compatibility, the BugHopper™ offers a practical solution for portable and connected projects.