What is it?

A robot has to be able to control things and this Arduino MEGA shield allows just that. It contains connections for 10 LEDs, 2 switches, 1 motor driver and 6 i2c connections. It also has 2 SMD status LEDs to show power and another custom element.

Why did you make it?

I am building a robot that I call FloatBot. It uses an Arduino MEGA, Raspberry Pi, GPS antenna and numerous external sensors that connect to the Arduino. This shield can keep those connections stable and organized. Together with a 3D printed plate, all of the electronics are safely laid out.

What makes it special?

Sometimes you need a little something to take that extra step and an Arduino MEGA shield to organize your sensors is a good way to do that. Instead of using a prototype breadboard or jumper cables, make custom cables with locking connectors to withstand vibration and motion.

What else is needed?

No other components are included. As an expansion board, this shield simply requires connectors to whatever sensors you want to connect. That means:

• 12x 2 pin friction lock connectors
• male headers
• 6x 4 pin friction lock connectors
• 1x 6 pin friction lock connector for motor controller
• 1206 SMD LED and related resistor
• 2x 1206 SMD 10k resistor for switches

The i2c connectors are wired to the i2c bus with the standard SDA/SCL pins.