IO Expanding Shield for Arduino

IO Expanding Shield for Arduino - Sensör Shield V5.0

The IO Expanding Shield for Arduino is a multifunctional expansion module designed for you to use together with hardware in the Arduino® ecosystem, allowing you to plug in many input/output units onto the board without complex wiring.

All input/output pins of the microcontroller on the board are distributed across the board in clusters of 3 pins in the order of DATA (Signal), VCC (5V), and GND (Ground).
Thanks to this structure, all kinds of sensors, servo motors, relays, and similar components can be used by plugging them directly into the board without the need for an external breadboard setup.

The UART and I2C ports on the module are separated into distinct sections for comfortable use.
In addition, the pin layouts required for a Bluetooth module, SD card, ultrasonic sensor, and RF connection are presented as ready-made sections on the board.
The board also features a reset button that provides ease of use and a screw terminal block for external 5V power input.

Additionally, there are special outputs on the board for serial and parallel LCD screens.
The LCD connection can be easily made using an IDC cable or standard jumper wires according to your preference.

The IO Expanding Shield for Arduino is fully compatible with the original Arduino® UNO R3 and the UNO R3 Development Board Compatible with Arduino design.
It can also be physically used with the Arduino® Mega 2560 R3 and Arduino® Leonardo models; however, because the I2C and SPI ports on these models are located on different pins, only these specific ports may not work directly with the Mega and Leonardo.

Note: All headers and connectors on the module are factory soldered and shipped ready to use.

Products That Can Be Used Together:

• UNO R3 Development Board Compatible with Arduino
• Shield Modules Compatible with Arduino
• Sensor Modules
• HC06 Bluetooth Module
• HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Distance Sensor

Technical Specifications:

• External screw terminal block for power input
• Ready header output for SD card module connection
• Serial and Parallel LCD screen outputs
• Special header section for Bluetooth module connection
• Ultrasonic sensor (HC-SR04, etc.) connector
• I2C and RS232 (UART) communication ports
• All digital and analog ports are in VCC-GND-Signal structure

Documents and Useful Links:

• IO Expanding Shield Port Connection Diagram

If you are unfamiliar with the Arduino® ecosystem, you can check out our Lessons for Arduino® series on our blog.