Arduino Uno-R3 Expansion Board Sensor Shield V5.0, Electronic Building Blocks V5 Expansion Module for Arduino

Product Description

Product Overview

The Arduino Uno-R3 Expansion Board Sensor Shield V5.0 is an add-on board designed to enhance the capabilities of an Arduino Uno or similar Arduino-compatible boards. It provides a variety of sensor interfaces and additional functionality for users to prototype and develop projects with ease

Key Features

1. Sensor Compatibility: Equipped with a range of sensor ports, it supports various analog and digital sensors.

2. Integrated Components: Includes onboard components like potentiometers, buttons, and LEDs for immediate interaction and testing.

3. Connectivity: Offers multiple connection points for external components and modules.

4. Ease of Use: Designed for easy stacking on top of an Arduino Uno board for expanded functionality without the need for external wiring.

5. Educational Tool: Ideal for educational purposes, allowing students and hobbyists to learn about sensors and Arduino programming.

6. Prototyping: Facilitates rapid prototyping for projects such as home automation, data logging, and interactive devices.

7. Versatility: Can be used in a wide range of applications, from simple home projects to complex automation systems.

8. Community Support: Benefits from the large Arduino community, with numerous tutorials and forums for support.

Specifications

• Digital I/O: 14 digital input/output pins, with 6 supporting PWM outputs.
• Analog I/O: 8 analog input pins for connecting analog sensors.
• Communication Interfaces: Built-in I2C and SPI interfaces for connecting digital sensors and memory.
• Additional Features: Includes a dedicated UART interface and a buzzer interface for connecting serial devices and audio feedback.
• Power System: Provides separate power supply options for the Arduino board and the sensors.
• Power Selection Switch: Allows switching between external power supply and power from the Arduino board.
• Indicators: An onboard LED for visual feedback.
• Form Factor: Stacks neatly on top of an Arduino Uno R3 board without the need for external wiring.

Applications

Robotics Projects: Ideal for complex robotics system control and signal processing, such as robotic arms and autonomous vehicles.

• IoT Applications: Suitable for remote monitoring, environmental sensing, smart home, and other IoT projects.

• Automation Control: Used in industrial automation, smart agriculture, and other scenarios, providing data acquisition and control support for multiple sensors and actuators.

• Educational Teaching: Suitable for electronics circuit courses and embedded system teaching in schools and training institutions.

Usage Notes:

• Ensure that the voltage of the power supply connected does not exceed the recommended range to prevent damage to the board or connected sensors.
• Be mindful of the polarity and voltage requirements when connecting sensors to prevent short circuits.
• Use the appropriate programming libraries for the sensors connected to the shield.
• The shield is designed to work with Arduino Uno R3 and compatible Arduino boards.