Arduino Sensor Shield V5.0 I/O Expansion Board

ARDUINO V5 SENSOR SHIELD is a versatile multi-function sensor and actuator expansion board designed to seamlessly plug directly onto Arduino UNO, Mega, Leonardo, and compatible development boards. It breaks out all digital and analog I/O pins into dedicated 3-pin headers with power and ground, enabling plug-and-play connection of analog and digital sensors, servo motors, relays, and communication modules without messy breadboard wiring.

Key Features:

• Plug-and-Play I/O: Standard 3-pin G-V-S (Ground, VCC, Signal) pinout for all digital and analog pins.
• Dedicated Interfaces: Onboard dedicated headers for I2C (IIC), SPI, UART/Bluetooth, APC220 RF wireless, SD card module, and URF01 ultrasonic sensor.
• LCD Interface: Dedicated headers supporting 12864 serial and parallel LCD display modules.
• External Power Input: External power terminal block to supply high current required by multiple servos.
• Stackable Header Design: Pass-through headers allow stacking additional shields or standard jumper access.
• PCB Finish: High-grade immersion gold PCB processing ensures excellent solderability and corrosion resistance.

Technical Specifications:

• Operating Voltage: 5V DC (derived from host Arduino board or external terminal)
• External Power Input: 6V to 12V DC via screw terminal block
• Digital I/O Ports: 14 digital ports (D0 to D13) broken out into G-V-S 3-pin headers
• Analog I/O Ports: 6 analog input ports (A0 to A5) broken out into G-V-S 3-pin headers
• Interface Headers: I2C/IIC port, Bluetooth module port, APC220 wireless RF port, SD card module port, Ultrasonic sensor port
• Servo Drive Capacity: Up to 14 standard hobby servos simultaneously with external power
• Onboard Controls: Reset button routed to Arduino host reset line and power indicator LED

Mechanical Specifications:

• Form Factor: Standard Arduino UNO / Mega R3 shield footprint
• Board Material: Multi-layer FR4 PCB with immersion gold plating
• Mounting Holes: 4 standard M3 mounting corner clearance holes
• Connector Pitch: 2.54mm (0.1 in) standard pin header spacing
• Weight: Approximately 28 g

Dimensions:

• Overall Length: 57.0 mm
• Overall Width: 54.0 mm
• Overall Height: 20.0 mm

Pinout and Wiring:

• Digital Headers (D0–D13): 3 pins each arranged as Signal, VCC, and GND
• Analog Headers (A0–A5): 3 pins each arranged as Signal, VCC, and GND
• COM / Bluetooth Header: 4 pins: VCC, GND, TX, RX (cross-connected to Arduino RX/TX)
• IIC / I2C Header: 4 pins: SCL (A5), SDA (A4), 5V, GND
• External Power Terminal (PWR IN): 2-pin screw terminal for external servo power supply (+ and -)
• Reset Switch: Momentary tactile switch connecting RESET pin to GND

Datasheet Reference:

• Refer to the manufacturer pinout diagram and Arduino Sensor Shield V5.0 technical reference manual for comprehensive peripheral mapping and power isolation schematics.

Commonly Used in:

• Multi-servo robotic arms, hexapod walkers, and pan-tilt camera mounts
• Educational Arduino STEM sensor laboratories and classroom test benches
• Multi-sensor data acquisition stations monitoring temperature, humidity, light, and motion
• Rapid electronic prototyping avoiding breadboard clutter and faulty jumper connections

Applications:

• Robotics servo controller hub
• Industrial automation sensor breakout
• Smart home sensor interface
• Interactive art installations and physical computing
• Wireless telemetry monitoring using APC220 and Bluetooth

Equivalent Models:

• Sensor Shield V4.0 (earlier generation with fewer peripheral headers)
• DFRobot Gravity IO Expansion Shield V7.1
• Keyestudio Sensor Shield V5
• Funduino V5.0 Expansion Board

Package Includes:

• 1 × ARDUINO V5 SENSOR SHIELD