Hi,
Just buyed an Arduino mega 2560 pro embed, I installed the CH340G driver, I tried the blink program, it worked fine for a minute or two, then it turned off and it was hot all on the micro usb side.
I tried again, same scenario, here is my board:
Either the board is defective, or you had external devices connected to it drawing far too much current (or maybe connected it to external supply improperly?)
DrAzzy:
Either the board is defective, or you had external devices connected to it drawing far too much current (or maybe connected it to external supply improperly?)
hi,
I had no external device connected to it, and I only powred it with a usb cable to my computer, the only program I tried is the blink example and it worked, it blink a led on the board
DrAzzy:
Board is defective. Contact the vendor to request replacement/refund.
Thank you for your answer, I contacted the vendor and he didn't accept neither to remplace nor refund, he said I can't prove I am not the one who damaged it. Any clue on how to fix the board???
My mega 2560 pro mini board was heating up too (nothing plugged in except the USB to PC).
I fixed the problem by removing AMS1117 regulator IC located at near the Vin, GND, 5V pins.
This is a quick fix - I will look into what is causing this fault. This is the 4 conductor part below the diode near usb connector. Some soldering skill may be required to remove this part.