SPIDER Automation Nano ENC28J60 Ethernet Shield V1.0 | Network Communication Module | For Arduino Nano
Description
The SPIDER Automation Nano ENC28J60 Ethernet Shield V1.0 is a versatile, miniature networking module engineered to transform standard Arduino Nano projects into fully connected IoT devices. Utilizing Microchip’s reliable ENC28J60 Ethernet controller alongside an HR911105A connector, this compact shield provides a cost-effective solution for adding wired internet capabilities to DIY electronics and automation rigs.
Designed with a space-saving footprint, the shield mounts directly onto Arduino Nano development boards via stackable pin headers, eliminating the need for messy jumper wires or manual soldering. Whether configuring your microcontroller to act as a web server delivering sensor data or as a network client dispatching telemetry logs, this module equips your hardware with dependable local network and internet connectivity.
Key Features
- Microchip ENC28J60 Core: Integrates industry-standard networking silicon with the HR911105A magnetic RJ45 jack for robust data packet handling.
- Dual Operational Modes: Fully capable of functioning as a network server or a client node depending on your project requirements.
- Direct Puzzle Board Design: Custom-fit physical layout matches Arduino Nano pinouts for quick, solder-free stacking.
- Software Library Integration: Backed by mature, efficient communication libraries and pre-written example sketches to jumpstart development.
- Wide Thermal Tolerance: Engineered to perform reliably across extreme operating temperatures ranging from -40°C to +85°C.
Benefits
- Cost-Effective IoT Expansion: Provides an economical entry point for bringing wired internet access to microcontrollers.
- Simplifies Prototyping Wiring: Direct plug-in architecture eliminates wiring complexity and reduces assembly errors.
- Flexible Network Roles: Easily adapts to serve web pages or pull data from remote APIs and databases.
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Compact Form Factor: Preserves the small physical footprint of the Arduino Nano for space-constrained enclosures.
Applications
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- Remote Sensor Monitoring Hubs: Transmitting real-time environmental telemetry over a local network to a dashboard or database.
- Ethernet-Enabled Home Automation: Controlling relays, smart lighting, and appliances remotely via a local network web interface.
- Industrial Data Logging Terminals: Collecting machinery metrics and posting them back to a centralized plant server.
- IoT Embedded Web Servers: Hosting lightweight control panels accessible via standard web browsers.
- Educational Networking Rigs: Teaching students TCP/IP protocols, client-server architecture, and embedded networking concepts.
Package Inclusions
- 1 x SPIDER Automation Nano ENC28J60 Ethernet Shield V1.0 Networking Module
Technical Specifications
| Item Type | Ethernet Networking Expansion Shield |
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation |
| Model Architecture | Nano ENC28J60 Ethernet Shield V1.0 |
| Controller & Jack IC | Microchip ENC28J60 Ethernet Controller / HR911105A Magnetic Jack |
| Controller Compatibility | Arduino Nano Development Boards |
| Network Operational Roles | Functions as Network Server or Network Client |
| Input Operating Voltage | 5V DC (Powered via Microcontroller Bus) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C |
| Assembly Interface | Stackable Direct Plug-in Pin Headers (No Soldering Required) |
| Shipping Weight | 0.015 kg |
| Shipping Dimensions | 10 × 8 × 3 cm |
