Adafruit MENTA - Mint Tin Arduino Compatible Kit with Mint Tin

The MENTA is a minty Arduino-compatible project packed into a conveniently portable mint tin. Featuring a rounded PCB that adapts to fit seamlessly into an Altoids-sized metal tin, this versatile kit is perfect for prototyping on the go.

Equipped with a DC power adapter jack with polarity protection, the MENTA ensures safe and reliable power management. It supports both 5V and 3.3V devices with a robust 1 Amp 5V regulator and a 250mA 3.3V regulator.

Visual feedback is made easy with a green power LED and a programmable red blinky LED on pin 13. An ISP-6 standard reprogramming header and FTDI interface plug facilitate seamless connectivity with FTDI Friend or FTDI Cable.

Complete with a female header set, this kit allows you to attach standard Arduino-compatible shields effortlessly. Four mounting holes offer secure attachment options for permanent installations in a box or plate.

The MENTA boasts a massive prototyping area that enables you to integrate and protect your projects within the case. With included rubber bumpers, your work surface and components are protected from metal tin scratches.

This DIY kit includes a mint tin for instant packaging solutions. Comprehensive step-by-step instructions cater to beginners, guiding even those with no soldering experience. A soldering iron, diagonal cutters, and solder are required for assembly, alongside an FTDI adapter for programming via the Arduino IDE.