Arduino Sensor Shield V5.0 Expansion Board | Plug & Play Robotics Wiring
Arduino Sensor Shield V5.0 Expansion Board | Plug & Play Robotics Wiring
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Short Product Description
Short Product Description
Tired of troubleshooting messy breadboard wiring? Streamline your electronics projects with the Arduino Sensor Shield V5.0. Designed to stack perfectly onto your Arduino Uno, this expansion board converts standard pins into easy-to-use 3-pin (GVS) interfaces. Featuring dedicated ports for I2C, Bluetooth, SD cards, and LCDs, it’s the ultimate time-saver for building complex robotics, smart home devices, and STEM projects. Just plug in and start coding!
Key Features
Key Features
- True Plug-and-Play Design: Standard 3-pin GVS headers allow you to connect sensors and servos instantly, saving hours of prototyping time.
- Dedicated Module Interfaces: Built-in slots for Bluetooth, I2C (IIC), SD Card, and APC220 RF modules ensure clean, error-free communication setups.
- Integrated LCD Support: Direct hookups for 12864 LCD screens (both serial and parallel) make adding a visual interface to your project effortless.
- External Power Terminal: A dedicated blue terminal block safely routes external power to your servos, protecting your Arduino's logic circuits.
- Extreme Temperature Tolerance: Operates reliably from -40°C to +85°C, making it ideal for both indoor robotics and outdoor environmental monitoring projects.
Full Product Description
Full Product Description
Eliminate Wiring Headaches in Your Arduino Projects
Building an interactive electronic project shouldn't mean spending hours tracing tangled wires on a breadboard. The Arduino Sensor Shield V5.0 is engineered to eliminate circuit clutter, allowing you to focus on what actually matters: writing code and bringing your ideas to life. Whether you are a beginner taking your first steps in STEM or an experienced prototyping engineer, this shield dramatically accelerates your build time.
Seamless "Plug and Play" Architecture
This expansion board utilizes a standard stackable design that mounts directly onto an Arduino Uno. It breaks out all digital and analog interfaces into a standard 3-Pin (Ground, VCC, Signal - GVS) format. This means connecting a sensor or servo motor requires nothing more than a standard 3-pin cable. No soldering, no complex routing—just plug it in.
Built for Complex Robotics and Communications
Beyond basic inputs and outputs, the V5.0 Shield acts as a comprehensive central hub for your project. We've integrated dedicated communication ports that most DIYers rely on. Need to add remote control? Plug directly into the Bluetooth or APC220 RF module interfaces. Need a display? Utilize the 12864 LCD parallel or serial ports. It even features an independent external power terminal (blue block) to safely drive power-hungry servo motors without frying your motherboard.
Industrial Reliability in a DIY Form Factor
Don't let the affordable price tag fool you. Built with premium PCB materials and robust solder joints, this board operates flawlessly in extreme conditions, boasting a working temperature range of -40°C to +85°C. It’s built to last through countless project iterations.
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
- Compatible with Arduino Uno direct stack and Mega 2560 pin-compatible board.
- Standard 3-pin GVS format: Ground, VCC, Signal.
- Digital I/O: D0 to D13.
- Analog I/O: A0 to A5.
- Dedicated interfaces: I2C, Bluetooth, APC220, URF01 ultrasonic, SD card.
- Display support: 12864 LCD, parallel and serial.
- Operating temperature: -40°C to +85°C.
- Board dimensions: 57 mm x 56.5 mm.
Delivery Options
Delivery Options
- Local delivery within Hong Kong and in-store pickup.
- Free shipping for orders of HK$400 or above; HK$35 shipping fee for orders below HK$400.
- Shipped by SF Express, usually dispatched the same day for orders confirmed before 6:00 PM (Mon–Sat).
- Estimated delivery time: 1–3 business days after dispatch (Hong Kong).
- In-store pickup details (location and time) will be confirmed by email or phone message.
- Delivery times are estimates and may be affected by weather or unforeseen circumstances.
FAQ Section
FAQ Section
Q: Do I need to solder anything to use this expansion board?
A: Not at all! The Sensor Shield V5.0 is completely plug-and-play. It comes with pre-soldered headers, meaning you can connect your modules using standard female-to-female jumper wires or 3-pin sensor cables instantly.
Q: Can this shield handle multiple servo motors?
A: Yes, but drawing power for multiple servos directly from the Arduino can cause resets or damage. We highly recommend using the blue terminal block on the shield to supply external power (e.g., 5V from a battery pack) directly to your high-draw components.
Q: Is this board compatible with the Arduino Mega?
A: While the physical footprint is designed to perfectly match the Arduino Uno, the pinout is compatible with the Arduino Mega. You can plug it into a Mega, though it will not cover the extended pins at the back of the Mega board.
Target Users / Applications
Target Users / Applications
- STEM Educators & Students: Simplifies classroom setups by removing breadboard complexity.
- Robotics Hobbyists: Perfect for building hexapods, robot arms, or RC vehicles requiring multiple servos.
- Engineers & Developers: Ideal for rapid prototyping of smart home devices and sensor networks.
