Description
Product Description
The Digispark ATtiny85 is a micro USB-based development board that brings the power of Arduino to a small and cost-effective platform. Based on the ATtiny85 microcontroller, it offers 6 I/O pins, built-in USB programming, and support for Arduino IDE — making it perfect for compact projects where space and budget are limited.
It can be plugged directly into your computer via USB without the need for an external programmer.
⚙️ Technical Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Microcontroller | ATtiny85 (8-bit AVR, 20 MHz) |
| Operating Voltage | 5V |
| Flash Memory | 8 KB (6 KB usable after bootloader) |
| SRAM | 512 Bytes |
| EEPROM | 512 Bytes |
| Digital I/O Pins | 6 (2 can be PWM) |
| Analog Input Pins | 3 |
| USB Interface | Micro USB (built-in bootloader) |
| Dimensions | ~26mm x 18mm |
| Programming | Arduino IDE, Micronucleus bootloader |
🧠 Ideal For
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DIY & Maker Projects
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USB HID Devices (keyboard/mouse emulators)
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IoT Sensors & Mini Automation
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Home Automation Switches
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Educational Electronics Kits
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LED Projects (NeoPixel, WS2812B etc.)
🔌 Connectivity
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USB Type-A male (plugs directly into computer)
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Powered directly via USB
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No external USB cable required
📦 Package Includes
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1x Digispark ATtiny85 USB Development Board
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1x Set of Male Header Pins (soldered or unsoldered depending on version)
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Access to official documentation and Arduino-compatible libraries
🧠 Applications
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USB gadgets (auto-typing, prank tools, shortcuts)
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DIY keyboard or mouse emulator (HID)
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Simple home automation systems
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LED/sensor controllers
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Wearable tech and small robots
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Beginner-friendly Arduino projects
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Compact embedded systems for IoT
🧰 Alternatives & Related Tools
Here are other popular boards/tools similar to Digispark ATtiny85:
| Board Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Arduino Pro Mini | Ultra-compact ATmega328P board for low-power projects |
| ESP8266 NodeMCU | Wi-Fi enabled microcontroller for IoT |
| ESP32 Dev Board | Dual-core, Wi-Fi + Bluetooth with more GPIO & power |
| M5Stack ATOM Lite | Ultra-small ESP32-based board with USB-C support |
| Seeeduino XIAO | Smallest ARM Cortex M0 board, Arduino-compatible |
| Teensy 2.0 | Powerful AVR board with USB HID support |
| ATTiny13A | Lower memory version, used in super minimal circuits |
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