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Feature-Rich Teensy 3.x Board with 5V-Tolerant Digital Inputs

The Teensy 3.5 without headers is a strong step up from smaller Teensy boards when you need more I/O, more memory, and a faster processor but still want a compact board for real embedded work.

It uses a 120 MHz ARM Cortex-M4, brings out a large number of pins, and stands out in the Teensy 3.x family because its digital input pins are 5V tolerant.

Important: This version comes without headers, which is useful for custom soldering, lower profile builds, or direct integration into your own board layout.

Why you'll love it

  • More speed and memory: A stronger option than Teensy 3.2 for bigger firmware
  • 5V-tolerant digital inputs: Helpful when interfacing with older 5V logic devices
  • Large I/O count: Good for wide control and sensor projects
  • Native SD support: Useful for logging, playback, and data storage
  • Good balance of cost and capability: A practical middle ground in the legacy Teensy range

Comparison table

Product Best for Core / Speed Main edge
Teensy 3.2 Balanced embedded, MIDI, display, sensor builds 32-bit Cortex-M4 / 72 MHz Well-balanced speed, 5V-tolerant digital inputs
Teensy 3.5 without headers More I/O with easier 5V digital interfacing 32-bit Cortex-M4 / 120 MHz More I/O and 5V-tolerant digital inputs
Teensy 3.6 without headers Bigger legacy builds, audio, USB host 32-bit Cortex-M4 / 180 MHz Legacy high-end 3.x board with USB host
Teensy 4.1 Development Board Large systems, Ethernet, SD, memory expansion 32-bit Cortex-M7 / 600 MHz Most I/O, SD, Ethernet, memory expansion

What you can build

Use it for robotics, machine control, data logging, embedded UI projects, synth controllers, and systems where 5V-tolerant digital inputs make integration easier.

Starter bundles

Great pairings include the Audio Adapter Board for Teensy 3.x, displays, SD storage, and header strips or sockets that match your preferred build style.

Recommended add-ons

Recommended add-ons include CAN hardware, displays, button and encoder interfaces, audio hardware, and storage parts for larger embedded builds.

Technical specifications

Product Teensy 3.5 without headers
Main MCU ARM Cortex-M4
Clock Speed 120 MHz
Memory 512 KB Flash, 256 KB RAM, 4 KB EEPROM
USB USB device 12 Mbit/sec
I/O Pins 64 digital I/O, 20 PWM
Analog 27 analog inputs, 2 analog outputs
Communication 6 Serial, 3 SPI, 3 I2C, 1 CAN
Storage Native SDIO SD card support
Logic Notes Digital pins accept 0 to 5V signals

Pinout & power notes

Teensy 3.5 runs as a 3.3V board, but its digital input pins are 5V tolerant. That makes it easier to connect to many legacy sensors and controllers, while still giving you stronger 32-bit performance.

Official resources

Official technical specs · Pinout reference · Schematic reference · Teensyduino setup

What’s in the box

1 × Teensy 3.5 board without headers

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Teensy 3.5 different from 3.6? Teensy 3.5 gives you 5V-tolerant digital inputs, while Teensy 3.6 focuses more on speed and higher-end features.
Is this board good for logging and storage work? Yes. Native SD support makes it useful for data logging and playback.
Does it come with headers? No. This version is sold without headers.
Can I use it with Arduino IDE? Yes. Use the Teensy boards add-on in Arduino IDE.

Build with this board

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Notes from the bench

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