Yeah, I am still a new one.
But I have a few projects in the pipeline, and I don't want to use a "full sized" Arduino for some of the projects.
So that is basically an Arduino, but instead of an "UNO", I set the IDE as a "NANO" - right?
Tools/Board/Arduino Nano w/ ATmagea328
Woo hoo.
Thanks.
I think I will buy some then! 
Looks cheap, but isn't!
Looks like an amazing price but under the Specifications it says:
Features:
Made of stainless steel.
Create your own beautiful cakes and cookies with this set of 52 icing nozzles
Let your imagination run wild with this icing nozzles to decorate your cakes and cookies.
52 differently ended icing nozzles.With Clear plastic storage box.
I would pass.
Pete
I've purchased two of those Asian E-bay Nano boards from random sellers over the last year or so. Both were under $10 US with free shipping. They both continue to work fine.
Also bought 5 pro-mini clones for $15 and they have had no problems either.
Seller information
hkiron-shop (154392 )
98.8% Positive feedback
that is 154,392
with 98.8% positive.
For the price I would take the chance.
a NANO usually ends up around $10.00
dave-in-nj:
a NANO usually ends up around $10.00
Interesting interface chip.
http://wch-ic.com/product/usb/ch340.asp
CrossRoads:
Interesting interface chip.
http://wch-ic.com/product/usb/ch340.asp
I've seen a few Chinese clone sellers on E-bay using that chip on their 'nano' boards. Probably costs them less. The main problem I have with that is downloading their USB driver software from strange sites? I've run into problems with software from such sites. I feel more comfortable using the name brand chip manufactures driver software sites.
I don't see how that's any better.
Uses the same chip, CH340G.
Nothing on the page to indicate where to get the driver from, if it needs one.
Nothing on the page to indicate where to get the driver from, if it needs one
http://forum.arduino.cc/index.php?topic=207788.msg1646842#msg1646842
http://wch-ic.com/download/list.asp?id=126
The main problem I have with that is downloading their USB driver software from strange sites?
I feel the same as Lefty on this. Neither the post, or the link back to a Chinese site, helps assuage that.
But add the postage, $5-$6 range which is still a good price..
I've come across Arduino pcb layout for eagle, I'd love to build my own but.... it costs more to buy all the individual components s unless I buy in commercial levels of components it ends up costing more for your own clone than buying the real thing!
So who's manufacturing these boards with the money required to do this kind of operation for the prices they sell on ebay?
Apparently someone with manufacturing contacts and low labor/overhead costs.
Yeah,
Ok, I can see where the "confusion" sets in.
They are cheap UNIT prices and there is $5 (AU) postage.
But I read it as postage of "how ever many you buy", not EACH.
If I buy (say) 10, it will cost me $20 (rounding) + $5 postage. So a total of $25.
I I buy 10 of the ones at $8 each, that is $80.
That is a saving to me.
Sure I shall have to check the "fine print" about postage.
But thanks.
lost_and_confused:
But I read it as postage of "how ever many you buy", not EACH.
No; postage on eBay is bulk, it is always per item. Just try putting in a different quantity and see what happens to the price estimate (when you actually go to buy it).
Did you look at my link?
I've been using a nano v.3 off ebay all week.
It mostly seems to work as a 328 nano from the usual arduino IDE.
I have noted the following reliability constraints:
While ambient temperature is > 30C, usb serial may go on the blink and the ide may show "problem uploading to the board".
If that happens, try again as at 30C it is imperfect/unreliable rather than broken.
While ambient is >35C, uploading new programs hardly ever works. If that happens, move it to a cooler environment.
Those "problem uploading to board" faults have been entirely reversible. Provide a cooler ambient and the problem goes away.
Internal temperature sensor shows 3 to 10C above ambient, settling in 2 to 10 minutes,, which is not too bad,
Supplying 12.6V to V_in from a burgler alarm battery worked normally for 24h.
The next day, connecting from a car battery with 2m of cabling, I might have blown an input voltage converter during rather shaky connection if the cable inductance made a voltage outside the 0 to 20V good range. Be cautious with supply, and if in doubt add 5ohms and a capacitor to mop up surges during connection. I just bought a replacement nano v.3
Having said all that, they seem to work ok.
ad2049q:
I've been using a nano v.3 off ebay all week.
It mostly seems to work as a 328 nano from the usual arduino IDE.I have noted the following reliability constraints:
While ambient temperature is > 30C, usb serial may go on the blink and the ide may show "problem uploading to the board".
If that happens, try again as at 30C it is imperfect/unreliable rather than broken.
...
Supplying 12.6V to V_in
...
The next day, connecting from a car battery
Seems like the problem is too much input voltage.
Is the voltage regulator burning hot? Put your thumb on it and find out...
Paul__B:
lost_and_confused:
But I read it as postage of "how ever many you buy", not EACH.No; postage on eBay is bulk, it is always per item. Just try putting in a different quantity and see what happens to the price estimate (when you actually go to buy it).
Did you look at my link?
Thanks.
Added it to my "watch list".
Sorry for delay. Other things going on.
It is not going to be a sudden choice.