I really do not see how the Mega328 chip can still be working with 9.5V on the 5V (Vcc) line. The absolute max voltage to Vcc is 5.5V by specification.
I really do not see how the Mega328 chip can still be working with 9.5V on the 5V (Vcc) line. The absolute max voltage to Vcc is 5.5V by specification.