Arduino Prototype Screw Shield

Overview

Elevate your Arduino prototyping with the Arduino Prototype Screw Shield. This essential expansion board transforms your Arduino's standard pin headers into robust, reliable screw terminals, ensuring secure and professional connections for all your electronics projects. Designed for makers, students, and engineers, this shield simplifies wiring, reduces the risk of loose connections, and provides a dedicated prototyping area to bring your ideas to life. Whether you're building a permanent installation or experimenting with a new sensor, the Arduino Prototype Screw Shield is the must-have foundation for any serious Arduino enthusiast.

Key Features

• Secure Screw Terminals: All Arduino pins are extended to high-quality screw terminals, providing vibration-proof, dependable connections.
• Ample Prototyping Space: Includes a generous prototyping area for soldering additional components and custom circuits.
• Convenient Reset Button: Built-in reset button allows for quick system restarts without unplugging.
• LED Indicators: Power and pin status LEDs for easy debugging and monitoring.
• Easy Stacking: Designed to stack directly onto Arduino Uno, Mega, and compatible boards.
• Durable Construction: High-quality PCB and terminal blocks for long-lasting performance.

Technical Specifications

• Compatible with: Arduino Uno, Arduino Mega, and similar form-factor boards
• Screw Terminals: 5.0mm pitch, accepts 28-16 AWG wires
• Prototyping Area: 2x6 holes (approximately 4.5cm x 3cm) for standard 2.54mm pitch components
• LED Indicators: Power (green), Pin 13 (yellow)
• Reset Button: Tactile switch, momentary action
• Dimensions: 68mm x 53mm (matches Arduino Uno footprint)
• Weight: 25g

Applications & Use Cases

• Educational Projects: Ideal for classroom labs and university engineering courses.
• Rapid Prototyping: Quickly connect sensors, actuators, and modules without soldering.
• Permanent Installations: Create durable, professional wiring for home automation or interactive art installations.
• Robotics: Connect motor drivers, encoders, and power supplies securely.
• IoT Prototypes: Interface with Wi-Fi modules, relays, and other peripherals.

What's Included

• 1x Arduino Prototype Screw Shield
• 1x User Guide (English)

Compatibility

• Arduino Uno R3, Arduino Mega 2560, and any board with the same pin layout (e.g., compatible clones).
• Works with Arduino IDE and all standard libraries.

MOKWN Recommendation

For a seamless prototyping experience, pair this shield with our premium jumper wires and a reliable 9V power supply. If you're working on a project that requires frequent reconfiguration, consider adding a set of our labeled male-to-female jumper wires for quick connections. This shield is a staple for any maker's toolkit—we highly recommend it for both beginners and experts.