Product Description (Detailed):
Simplify your Arduino Nano projects and unleash its full potential with our versatile Arduino Nano I/O Expansion Board for Sensor Shield. This compact yet powerful accessory is designed to extend the connectivity of your Arduino Nano, making it incredibly easy to connect a multitude of sensors, actuators, and other modules without the hassle of messy wiring or soldering. It's an indispensable tool for hobbyists, students, and engineers working on compact embedded systems, robotics, and IoT applications.
The Nano I/O Expansion Board acts as a dedicated sensor shield, breaking out all the digital and analog pins of your Arduino Nano into convenient, clearly labeled headers. Most versions provide 3-pin headers (Signal, VCC, GND) for each I/O pin, which is the standard configuration for many sensors and servo motors, allowing for direct "plug-and-play" connections. This significantly speeds up prototyping, reduces errors, and keeps your project neat and organized.
Beyond simply breaking out pins, many Nano sensor shields also offer additional features crucial for complex projects:
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Dedicated Power Inputs: Often include a DC barrel jack or screw terminals for an external power supply, allowing you to power high-current components like multiple servos or motors independently of the Nano's USB power, preventing brownouts and ensuring stable operation.
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Communication Interfaces: Dedicated headers for I2C, SPI, and UART communication make it easy to connect specialized sensors, displays, and wireless modules.
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Additional Power Rails: Multiple 5V, 3.3V, and GND pins are typically provided to power numerous sensors simultaneously.
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Reset Button: A convenient onboard reset button mirrors the Nano's functionality.
Compatible with various Arduino Nano versions (including V2.x and V3.x), this I/O expansion board is perfect for projects ranging from smart home automation and environmental monitoring to advanced robotics and educational platforms. By using this shield, you can focus more on coding and less on intricate wiring, accelerating your development process.
The Nano I/O Expansion Shield is a compact and convenient breakout board designed to enhance your Arduino Nano. It breaks out all I/O pins to standard 3-pin headers, making it incredibly easy to connect sensors, modules, servos, and other electronic components without messy wiring or soldering.
This shield also includes power rails for 5V and 3.3V, an external power input terminal block, and headers compatible with I2C and SPI communication, enabling seamless integration in advanced projects.
Whether you're building a robot, automating a device, or learning electronics, this board simplifies rapid prototyping and speeds up your development process.
Technical Specifications:
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Compatible Board |
Arduino Nano (Every, V3.0, CH340, etc.) |
| I/O Headers |
14 Digital + 8 Analog broken out to 3-pin |
| Power Output |
5V and 3.3V rails available |
| Communication Ports |
I2C (SDA/SCL), SPI (MISO/MOSI/SCK/SS) |
| Additional Features |
Reset button, external power input terminal |
| Input Voltage |
6V – 12V (via terminal block, optional) |
| Dimensions |
~57mm × 38mm |
| Mounting Holes |
Yes (for stable installation) |
How to Use:
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Plug your Arduino Nano into the shield's female header.
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Connect sensors/modules to the labeled 3-pin headers:
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Use onboard I2C/SPI headers for modules like OLED, RTC, or MPU6050.
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Optionally, supply external power via the screw terminal block.
Makes prototyping with Arduino Nano faster, cleaner, and more reliable.
Applications:
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Sensor-based Arduino Nano projects
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Home automation and smart devices
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Robotics and servo control
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Educational kits and STEM learning
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Quick prototyping and testing circuits
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