Zach Hoeken wanted a few more pins and a lot more code space for the RepRap project, so he created a board that is more powerful, yet still compatible with the Arduino software. It was very easy, since the Arduino software is both amazing and open source.

The Sanguino kit includes everything you need to build a working Sanguino. The Sanguino is designed similarly to the BBB & RBBB in that it needs to be programmed with a USB-BUB or  FTDI-cable. Just add a programming adapter, or buy a bundle below and you’re ready to go.

The Sanguino is programmed in the Arduino IDE, and the Arduino IDE (in a first for the Arduino team - yeh!) even included the Sanguino core, so it can be programmed with no fuss, straight from an Arduino download.

More on the differences between Sanguino and Arduino

Technical Specifications

• atmega644P core
  • 32 total general purpose I/O pins (some are multipurpose)
  • 8 analog pins
  • 6 PWM pins
  • 2 serial ports
  • 64K flash memory
  • 4K RAM
  • 2K EEPROM
  • interrupt and wake-up on pin change
  • JTAG interface

• Sanguino kit
  • completely through-hole construction
  • breadboard compatible
  • 100% open source
  • compatible with Arduino 0017 with minimal hacking

Purchase Option Variants

1. The bare Sanguino PCB for building your own
2. The Sanguino kit with all parts for building a working Sanguino
   
3. USB Bundle: Sanguino kit, USB-BUB programmer and a miniUSB cable
   
4. Sanguino Chips are here

Resources

• Sanguino website