Mega 2560 R3 Sensor Shield V2.0 | Immersion Gold Sensor Expansion Board | For Arduino Mega Microcontrollers
Description
The SPIDER Automation Mega 2560 Sensor Shield V2.0 is a professional-grade breakout and expansion board designed to streamline prototyping with Arduino Mega controllers. Built using a high-fineness PCB immersion gold manufacturing process, this shield provides exceptional corrosion resistance, superior trace conductivity, and long-lasting mechanical reliability.
Eliminating the cumbersome and complex circuit wiring typically associated with multi-sensor development, the shield organizes all digital and analog interfaces into clean, universal 3-pin (3P) modular headers. Furthermore, it incorporates dedicated communication interfaces for Bluetooth modules, Micro-SD card storage, APC220 radio frequency transceivers, and RB URF v1.1 ultrasonic sensors—empowering engineers and hobbyists to construct robust, interactive systems quickly and efficiently.
Key Features
- Immersion Gold PCB Surface Processing: High-end finish prevents oxidation and maintains optimal electrical contact across all breakout pins.
- Universal 3-Pin Sensor Ports: Standardized 3P connectors for all digital and analog pins eliminate confusion between signal, power, and ground wires.
- Dedicated Bluetooth Header: Ad-hoc communication interface for seamless wireless pairing and serial telemetry monitoring.
- Micro-SD Card Module Interface: Direct breakout port to incorporate local data logging and file storage capabilities.
- APC220 RF Module Port: Dedicated communication interface designed for long-range radio frequency data transmission modules.
- Ultrasonic Sensor Interface: Tailored RB URF v1.1 pin layout for effortless connection of distance-measuring ultrasonic modules.
Benefits
- Zero Wiring Complexity: Replaces messy breadboard jumpers with organized, standardized 3-pin plug-and-play cables.
- Optimized Signal Integrity: Premium trace routing and immersion gold shielding minimize electrical noise and intermittent connection faults.
- Expanded Peripheral Interfacing: Lets you hook up wireless transmitters, storage cards, and specialized sensors simultaneously without running out of ports.
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Accelerated Prototyping Workflow: Streamlines hardware setup so developers can focus immediately on writing firmware and processing sensor data.
Applications
- Advanced Robotics & Autonomous Rovers: Centralized sensor and wireless control hub for multi-sensor robotic platforms.
- Environmental Data Logging Stations: Interfacing multiple analog/digital sensors alongside an SD card module for long-term field data recording.
- Wireless Telemetry & Remote Monitoring: Integrating Bluetooth or APC220 RF modules to transmit live sensor states to remote command units.
- Obstacle Detection & Avoidance Systems: Utilizing the dedicated ultrasonic interface header to map and navigate physical surroundings.
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Embedded Systems Educational Labs: Robust, foolproof training platform for students learning microcontroller interfacing and sensor programming.
### Package Includes
- 1 x SPIDER Automation Arduino Mega 2560 R3 Sensor Shield V2.0
Specifications
| Item Type | Sensor & Communication Expansion Shield |
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation |
| Model Type | Mega 2560 R3 Sensor Shield V2.0 |
| Controller Compatibility | Arduino Mega / Mega 2560 R3 Boards |
| PCB Surface Finish | High-Fineness Immersion Gold Processed |
| Sensor Interface Structure | Universal 3-Pin (3P) Modular Headers for Digital & Analog Pins |
| Dedicated Communication Ports | Bluetooth Module Interface, SD Card Module Interface, APC220 RF Module Interface |
| Specialized Sensor Ports | RB URF v1.1 Ultrasonic Sensor Interface Header |
| Board Dimensions | 100 × 54 × 18 mm |
| Shipping Weight | 0.1 kg |
| Logistics Dimensions | 9 × 7 × 2 cm |
