The world of microcontrollers and portable microcomputers is constantly evolving. The establishment of the Italian company called Arduino was a true milestone. Today every enthusiast of programmable electronics has heard about Arduino. Arduino and Raspberry are the two most well-known and recommended brands of electronics producers. Arduino enjoys great user reviews due to the fact that it offers a lot of variety. First you need to buy the main Arduino printed circuit board (PCB). Then - you don't have to, but it's worth it! - buy Arduino Shields - special overlays with additional amenities. There are dozens of overlays that are used for various purposes. With their help you will build a running gear for the robot, equip the project with wireless communication (radio waves, Wi-Fi via Ethernet, Bluetooth), as well as components for further expansion. The latter include pin extenders, which are used in order to increase the technical parameters of the project!
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Arduino Shield - GPIO extenders
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ScrewShield x2 v2 - screw connectors - Shield for Arduino
Included are two shields, leading out all the Arduino pins on the connectors to which you can connect the cable using the screw connections using screwdriver.
Index: MOD-05343
Index: MOD-05343
Nano Screw Terminal Adapter - screw connectors - hat for Arduino Nano - Arduino ASX00037
Nano Screw Terminal Adapter is an overlay designed for the Arduino Nano series board, which allows for comprehensive prototyping without the need to solder the leads. The...
Index: ARD-22374
Index: ARD-22374
DFRobot Gravity - IO Expansion Shield for Arduino V7.1
Shield for Arduino, which extends the I/O pis capabilities. It has i.a. led out each pin with a pair for power supply, possibility to turn on the voltage converter of 3.3 V, a...
Index: DFR-02991
Index: DFR-02991
Sensor Shield V5.0 - Shield for Arduino
Arduino extension kit. It allows you to connect various devices like sensors, servos, buttons, potentiometers, relays etc. It has pins from Arduino board along with 5V and...
Index: MOD-03725
Index: MOD-03725
Relay Shield v3.0 is a high quality relay board for regulating large load currents compatible with Arduino / Seeeduino with built-in LED indicators and screw terminals....
Index: SEE-14131
Index: SEE-14131
Velleman VMA209 sensors LM35 + DS18B20 - multifunctional shield for Arduino
Shield for Arduino with 7 segment LED display 4 digits, 4 SMD LEDs, 3 independent buttons, buzzer, interfaces for sensors LM35 and DS18B20, interface IR receiver,...
Index: VEL-13897
Index: VEL-13897
Nano Expansion Adapter - Shield for Arduino Nano
System that facilitates the usage of Arduino Nano. It has led out all the pins in convenient 3-pin configurations along with Vcc and GND. On board can also be found pins for...
Index: MOD-08233
Index: MOD-08233
Velleman VMA201 Proto Shield + mini breadboard 170 holes - shield for Arduino
Shield for Arduino Uno Rev3 and derivatives, which allows you to create your own systems (shields). It has led out all the connectors and two LEDs, and a button at the user's...
Index: VEL-13015
Index: VEL-13015
Cytron PS2 with PS2 controller connector - Shield for Arduino
Shield for Arduino with connectors of the controller of the PS2 console. It communicates through UART interface. It supports wired and wireless controllers. The board has...
Index: CTN-13210
Index: CTN-13210
DFRobot ScrewShield V3 - screw connectors for Arduino
Included are two shields, leading out all the Arduino pins on the connectors to which you can connect the cable using the button (clip) without using a screwdriver.
Index: DFR-02989
Index: DFR-02989
Arduino Proto Shield Uno Rev3 TSX00083
Shield for the Arduino Uno that allows you to create your own systems (shields). The model is suitable for the latest versions of the family of Arduino Uno Rev3. It has a...
Index: ARD-12952
Index: ARD-12952
DFRobot 4x Relay - Shield for Arduino v2.1
Overlay with four relays that can be controlled directly from Arduino via digital outputs. Additionally, there is a socket on the board to connect XBee wireless communication...
Index: DFR-02731
Index: DFR-02731
Pi Shield - shield for Arduino
Shield for Arduino allows you to connect the Raspberry Hat boards to Arduino, for example Uno. It has a built-in logic levels Converter. The kit includes connectors for...
Index: ABE-11713
Index: ABE-11713
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DFRobot RGB LED driver - Shield for Arduino
Shield for Arduino allows you to control multi-color RGB LED strip. Circuit board has 3 PWM output for each color component of RGB, it is also equipped with an IR receiver,...
Index: DFR-04276
Index: DFR-04276
FeatherWing datalogger - RTC PCF8523 + microSD Shield for Feather - Adafruit 2922
The module is powered via battery and with the real-time clock RTC PCF8523 and a slot for microSD memory cards. FeatherWing extends the capabilities of the modules from Feather...
Index: ADA-05591
Index: ADA-05591
I/O Extension for DFRobot FireBeetle
The extension for the FireBeetle, which allows you to connect a larger number of digital pins with 10 pins of i/O and 5 analog pins. It communicates via the SPI, UART and I2C...
Index: DFR-09150
Index: DFR-09150
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Gravity - IO Sensor Shield V2.4 - I/O Leads Extension for Arduino Mega - DFRobot DFR0165
Gravity - IO Sensor Shield is an I/O pinout extension in the form of an overlay for Arduino. It has 3 Xbee slots, 1 microSD slot, headers and leads for connecting extensions....
Index: DFR-19897
Index: DFR-19897
Gravity - Screw Shield V2 - overlay with screw connectors for Arduino - DFRobot DFR0171
Gravity - Screw Shield V2 is a Shield overlay for Arduino that acts as a lead expander . It extends the Arduino with screw connectors, so you can attach wires to them for a...
Index: DFR-19900
Index: DFR-19900
USB-C Host Shield - hat for Arduino - MAX3421E - SparkFun DEV-21247
Module in the form of a shield for Arduino, which allows you to connect and operate any USB 2.0 device. USB-C Host Shield works with devices such as cameras, various types of...
Index: SPF-22824
Index: SPF-22824
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Gravity: Expansion Shield for Intel® Joule™
Board that facilitates the use of the module Intel Joule. Works as an extension for the original extension board. It has support for analog inputs, the ability to change...
Index: DFR-08105
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ATSAMD09 Seesaw I2C - extension for Arduino and Raspberry Pi - Adafruit 3657
Seesaw ATSAMD09 is a universal framework transducer which expands the number of pins for microcontrollers or microcomputers with I2C interface. It extends the board with...
Index: ADA-10319
Index: ADA-10319
Grove - Mega Shield v1.2 - Arduino Shield
The overlay for Arduino Mega extends the capabilities of I/O pins. Adapted to the modules and sensors of the Grove series. It is equipped with 4-pin Grove connectors, as well...
Index: SEE-15263
Index: SEE-15263
Z-Uno 2 Shield is an extremely useful extension dedicated to work with the Z-Uno 2 platform, which allows easy integration of devices and sensors with the Z-Wave network....
Index: SSD-25038
Index: SSD-25038
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DFRobot Mega Multi IO Shield For Arduino Mega / DUE
The board allows to connect 4 shield type addons to Arduino Mega 1280 / 2560 / ADK. Each shield uses different pins, so you can avoid conflicts that may occur when connecting...
Index: DFR-07183
Index: DFR-07183
See also
What is a pin expander?
The possibilities of versatile use of popular Arduino systems result largely from their modular structure. The microcomputer designer starts designing the system by selecting the main unit (main module) equipped with a control microprocessor, which, depending on the required functions and needs, is equipped with external accessories and expansion modules. The most common Arduino Shield expansion module is the pin expander. It is a module in the form of a printed circuit board or an electronic system connected to the pins of the Arduino motherboard, with which, depending on the type of Arduino Shield, it can be connected via a UART, SPI or I2C communication bus.
From screw connections to robotics
As you already know, Arduino Shield, i.e. pin expander, is an extension of the possibilities in Arduino systems, which, thanks to its diversity, will make it easier for you to construct and adapt your microcomputer to your needs. The simplest pin expander is a board equipped with screw connectors, thanks to which connecting wires to the inputs and outputs of the main unit becomes much simpler and the connection strength is greater. The screw connection module integrates with the main unit via pins. If you want to increase the current efficiency of the outputs, a module equipped with relays that can be used to control devices with a supply voltage of up to 250 VAC and switching currents of up to 15 A will be helpful. For Arduino applications in the measurement area, you have the Arduino Shield equipped with terminal and screw connectors, which makes it easier connecting temperature, humidity or pressure sensors, and resistors for calibrating each measurement channel separately in the case of the latter. The pin expander can also support many interfaces such as SPI (LCD display modules, LED), IIC (ICD display modules, I/O modules), Micro SD, SD, TLC (LED controller). If you are a fan of robotics, use the pin expander to control drives with integrated motor controllers with an output voltage of 12 V and a current efficiency of even more than 1 A.
Unlimited pin expander
Do you have needs beyond the available Arduino Shield modules? No problem! Build your own pin expander. In our store you will find pin expanders in the form of printed circuit boards equipped with all connectors for connecting them to the main unit. You can create your own customized Arduino Shield on the printed circuit board.
Arduino Shield - pin expanders - FAQ
Arduino is the basis on which you can build very simple devices or very complex systems. Arduino extensions are ready-made solutions that expand the capabilities of the basic board. These may be appropriately adapted sensors , communication modules or motor controllers.
Shield Arduino are extensions for Arduino boards. Most often, these are modules that significantly expand the capabilities of the minicomputer. It may be, for example, a communication module that offers the ability to initiate wireless communication via the Bluetooth interface.
Arduino is a board that was created to facilitate access to appropriate equipment for young people passionate about electronics and IT. Currently, Arduino minicomputers are used both for learning and, for example, to build professional smart home systems, to create simple robots and specialized tools.