# Arduino Nano V3.2 (A000005)
**URL:** https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/arduino-nano-v3-2-a000005/13232
**Category:** Arduino
**Created:** [23 February 2022 01:23 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/arduino-nano-v3-2-a000005/13232 "2022-02-23T01:23:46Z")
**Posts on this page:** 8
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### Author:  [@Core](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Core)
#### Post date: [23 February 2022 01:23 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/arduino-nano-v3-2-a000005/13232/1 "2022-02-23T01:23:46Z")
This is a placeholder topic for [**“Arduino Nano V3.2”**](http://core-electronics.com.au/catalog/product/view/sku/A000005) comments.
The Arduino Nano is a small version of the Arduino UNO with a breadboard-friendly form factor. The board was originally designed by Gravitech.
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### Author:  [@David163044](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/David163044)
#### Post date: [23 February 2022 01:23 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/arduino-nano-v3-2-a000005/13232/2 "2022-02-23T01:23:48Z")
What is a suitable socket for the Arduino Nano V3.2
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### Author:  [@Jeff105671](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Jeff105671)
#### Post date: [23 February 2022 02:44 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/arduino-nano-v3-2-a000005/13232/3 "2022-02-23T02:44:57Z")
It depends on why you are using a socket. If it’s for prototyping then you would use female 0.1" headers soldered into a prototyping board:
> **[40 Pin - Female Headers](https://core-electronics.com.au/female-headers.html)**
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> Single row of 40-holes, female header. Can be cut to size with a pair of wire-cutters. Standard .1
If it’s for experimenting with the device then you would use an expansion shield:
> **[Nano I / O Shield For Arduino Nano](https://core-electronics.com.au/nano-i-o-shield-for-arduino-nano.html)**
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> The Arduino Nano I/O Sensor Shield acts as an expansion board for the Arduino Nano and DFRduino Nano microcontrollers. There are several different options for power input.
ZIF sockets are also available and can be used with a ptotoyping board to make a custom expansion shield (but check the width):
> **[DIP 32 Pin ZIF Socket (Green) IC Test & Burn-in Socket, for DIP32 package](https://www.waveshare.com/dip-32-pin-zif-socket-green.htm)**
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> IC Test & Burn-in Socket, for DIP32 package
If you solder the Nano to a prototyping board then you can use whatever sockets that board supports:
> **[Vero DIP Prototype/Prototyping Circuit Board w/Edge Connector G10, 4.5"x6.5"...](https://picclick.com/Vero-DIP-Prototype-Prototyping-Circuit-Board-w-Edge-Connector-G10-322205873985.html)**
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> VERO DIP PROTOTYPE/PROTOTYPING Circuit Board w/Edge Connector G10, 4.5"x6.5" NEW - $24.00. FOR SALE! Vero DIP Board, Prototype Prototyping Circuit board w/ 44 Contact PCB Edge Connector, NewBoards and connectors are new. Photos show an open package...
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### Author:  [@David163044](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/David163044)
#### Post date: [24 February 2022 03:32 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/arduino-nano-v3-2-a000005/13232/4 "2022-02-24T03:32:03Z")
Thanks Jeff
David
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### Author:  [@Marko](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Marko)
#### Post date: [24 May 2023 02:35 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/arduino-nano-v3-2-a000005/13232/5 "2023-05-24T02:35:40Z")
Is the Arduino Nano V3.2 a genuine Arduino product? I recently bought a supposed “Genuine” Nano which turned out to be Chinese junk that could not communicate via USB.
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### Author:  [@Jeff105671](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Jeff105671)
#### Post date: [24 May 2023 02:48 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/arduino-nano-v3-2-a000005/13232/6 "2023-05-24T02:48:54Z")
The reason that the knock-off Nano could not communicate via USB is probably because you had the incorrect Processor selected. For these Nanos the Processor must be “ATmega328P (Old Bootloader)”. If you just select the Board as “Ardiuno Nano” the wrong Processor is selected by default.
These boards are inexpensive because they use a discontinued USB interface device, but once you set the Processor correctly they work just fine (although they might not be at version 3.2).
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### Author:  [@Liam](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Liam)
#### Post date: [24 May 2023 03:19 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/arduino-nano-v3-2-a000005/13232/7 "2023-05-24T03:19:31Z")
Hi Marko,
Welcome to the forum!!
I can confirm that these are geniune Arduino boards, everything with the brand ‘Arduino’ on the Core website is ordered through them.
We do also stock [compatible boards](https://core-electronics.com.au/arduino/compatible-boards.html). Since the design is open source other manufacturers can produce them. They are electrically the same but dont have the Arduino level of documentation. (these still are covered under Core’s [warranty](https://core-electronics.com.au/policies-faq))
Let us know if you have any other questions!
Liam
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### Author:  [@Marko](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Marko)
#### Post date: [24 May 2023 03:57 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/arduino-nano-v3-2-a000005/13232/8 "2023-05-24T03:57:50Z")
Many thanks Liam. I have ordered one!
Marko