The LGT8F328P-LQFP32 is a mini Arduino Nano-compatible dev board manufactured by TZT, built around the LGT8F328P microcontroller - a pin- and instruction-set-compatible drop-in replacement for the classic ATmega328P, but with a faster core, a proper 12-bit ADC, and an onboard 8-bit DAC. It keeps the familiar 30-pin Nano layout and swaps the usual micro-USB for USB-C.
- LGT8F328P microcontroller (LQFP32), ATmega328P pin/instruction-set compatible
- Selectable core clock up to 32MHz - 2x a standard Nano/Uno
- 32KB flash, 2KB SRAM
- 12-bit ADC (vs 10-bit on a stock Nano)
- Onboard 8-bit DAC and analog comparator
- USB-C connector via CH340C USB-to-serial
- Standard 30-pin Nano layout - D0-D13, A0-A7
- Up to 9 PWM-capable channels
- RESET button and PWR LED
- Compact 45.3 x 18.1mm footprint
Specifications
What's in the box
Bare board with through-hole pads - pin headers are not soldered or included, so bring your own 2.54mm headers if you want to breadboard it, or solder wires directly.
Great for
Getting started
- Plug in over USB-C
The onboard CH340C shows up as a serial port. Install a CH340 driver first if your OS doesn't detect it automatically.
- Install the LGT8FX board package
In the Arduino IDE, add the LGT8FX board package via Boards Manager (search "lgt8fx"), then select the LQFP32 variant of the LGT8F328P.
- Choose your clock source
Pick the internal RC oscillator for simplicity, or the onboard 12MHz crystal as an external reference for tighter timing accuracy.
- Upload your first sketch
Most existing Nano/Uno sketches compile and run unchanged - just select the correct board profile before uploading.
Common questions
Is this the same as a normal Arduino Nano?
Not quite. It's pin- and software-compatible with a classic Nano, but it uses the LGT8F328P instead of an ATmega328P - a faster core (up to 32MHz vs 16MHz), a real 12-bit ADC instead of 10-bit, and an onboard 8-bit DAC.
Will my existing Nano sketches work?
Most will run unchanged, since the LGT8F328P is instruction-set compatible with the ATmega328P. A small number of libraries that poke registers directly may need the LGT8FX compatibility layer.
Does it use the standard Arduino Nano bootloader?
No. It uploads via its own LGT8FX board package rather than the AVR bootloader, so make sure the correct board profile is selected in the IDE before flashing.
Do I need to install a driver?
Possibly. The onboard CH340C USB-to-serial chip needs a CH340 driver on some systems (particularly older Windows versions) if it isn't recognised automatically.
Are pin headers included?
No. This board ships bare, with unpopulated through-hole pads - solder your own 2.54mm headers or wires directly.
Good to know: This is a third-party board manufactured by TZT, built around the LGT8F328P chip - not an official Arduino product. Programming it requires the community LGT8FX board package rather than the stock AVR Nano profile. The MCU runs at 3.3V logic via the onboard regulator; a separate 5V rail is broken out via the 5V/VIN pins for peripherals. Every board is checked before it ships from our Te Awamutu stock.