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This is a guide on all the different Arduino's #

The Arduino Uno is the most common Arduino because it has a normal amount of IO. Also, there is no need to solder #

The Leonardo has the same form-factor as the Uno but can be used as an HID device, like a game-pad or "button-box" and such #

The Mega 2560 is extremely common. It has over three times IO than the UNO. If you need a lot of LEDs, or pins to use, the MEGA is a good choice for this #

The Micro is good to use on a breadboard. Also compact this has the same chip as the Leonardo #

The Due also has a lot of IO, has more memory than the Mega 2560 which also makes it a great starter board #

The nano has the same chip as the Uno so can be used in a final product. Many times it's easiest to prototype on an UNO, then when all the debugging is done, use the NANO for the final product #

The Zero uses 3.3v instead of the normal 5v. Also is a 32-bit board so it can process a lot faster. #

Below is a chart of the more common Arduino boards #