{"id":903,"date":"2017-04-28T08:00:33","date_gmt":"2017-04-28T15:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/eagle\/blog\/?p=903"},"modified":"2023-09-25T15:43:54","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T22:43:54","slug":"arduino-shield-buying-designing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/arduino-shield-buying-designing\/","title":{"rendered":"Arduino Shield Buying &#038; Designing"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"everything-you-need-to-know-about-buying-designing-or-owning-arduino-shield\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everything You Need to Know About Buying, Designing, or Owning Arduino Shield<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re just getting started with electronics, then chances are you might be diving into the world of Arduino. Good choice! Arduino is the largest open-source electronics platform in the world, making it easy for aspiring engineers to learn about electronics, hardware, and software programming all in one place. And as your Arduino journey progresses, you\u2019ll soon be ready to reach beyond the simplicity of the standard Arduino Uno boards with some new capabilities like wireless, motors, audio, displays, and a whole lot more. All of these added bells and whistles are made possible with an Arduino Shield. Never heard of them? Read on to learn more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"powering-up-your-projects\">Powering Up Your Projects<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A simple Arduino Uno board makes it easy to work with microcontrollers, but that\u2019s just the beginning of what you can do. There\u2019s only so much fun you can have with circuits on a breadboard and Arduino Uno side-by-side. Eventually, you\u2019ll want to break out of your starter box and start to dive into the larger electronics world.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where Arduino Shields come into play. These are tiny circuit boards much like an Arduino Uno that sits on top of your Arduino and boosts it up with some new functionality and features. Want to measure the moisture in your plants and report that data to your phone? There\u2019s an Arduino Shield that will let you do that. Or maybe you\u2019ve got a robot you want to control using WiFi? You\u2019ll need an Arduino Shield. There are so many great benefits, including:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>They\u2019re Stackable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can connect a bunch of shields together to create a unique Arduino module that fits the needs of your project. Maybe you need wireless, GPS, and sound all in one package? Stack all of those Arduino Shields together and you\u2019ve got an entire system.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>They\u2019re Simple to Use<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Most Arduino Shields will come with some kind of example library, so you know how to use them. Pop open this library, and you\u2019ll be greeted with a ton of example code that can be tweaked and assembled to make something extraordinary. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>They\u2019re Inexpensive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Just like a standard Arduino Uno, most shields are relatively expensive. For example, getting your Arduino to communicate wirelessly with an XBee Shield will only run you around $15. That\u2019s a bargain for all the functionality you get.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So how does all of this magic stacking of Arduino shields work? Take a look at your Arduino Uno for a moment, and you\u2019ll see that there are two rows of headers that will accept pins or a connector inserted into them. The shield that you purchase will include these pins that will plug into the headers on your Uno. Depending on the shield you buy it will likely have another set of headers allowing you to add another shield on top.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large size-full wp-image-906\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/eagle\/2017\/04\/stacked-shields_large.jpg\" alt=\"stacked-shields\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Things can get a little crazy when you combine a bunch of Arduino Shields together. (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.freetronics.com.au\/pages\/stacking-arduino-shields#.WMHJCDvyuUk\">Image source<\/a>)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-look-for-when-buying-a-shield\">What to Look For When Buying a Shield<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So you\u2019ve decided that you want to a shield to add some new features to your project, awesome! Before you go running off to buy one, you\u2019ll want to consider these five things:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"does-it-require-any-soldering\">Does it require any soldering?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many shields will be sold as a kit and will require some manual soldering on your end to connect the headers to the circuit board. Some companies will also sell your shield fully assembled. Which variation you go with really comes down to your personal preference. Want to take a stab and learn how to solder? Then definitely consider picking up a kit, it\u2019s super easy to do.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"does-the-hardware-and-software-match\">Does the hardware and software match?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like the Arduino itself, shields go through their iterations and hardware upgrades. This also means that each hardware version will have a separate code library. If you buy a shield and start hitting some odd issues with the code, make sure you\u2019re using the right library for the version of your hardware.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"does-it-have-proper-documentation\">Does it have proper documentation?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most Arduino shields will come with a user manual and library examples to get you started, but not all of them do. When buying your first Arduino Shield we always recommend confirming what kind of documentation it has available beforehand, and if it\u2019s any good. If not then, you might wind up with a shield that you don\u2019t know how to use. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"does-it-stack\">Does it stack?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re like most Arduino adventurists, then you\u2019ll likely be stacking multiple shields on top of each other. If this is the case, then you\u2019ll want to confirm whether the shield(s) you are buying are stackable. Some will include new header pins on top, and others won\u2019t. This process will likely require some careful planning on your part to piece all of your shields together on paper to confirm it will work. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"does-the-pinout-match\">Does the pinout match?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on what Arduino Shield you buy, a number of pins might not match the header rows on your Arduino. This may or may not be a big deal. If all of the pins on your shield need an electrical connection to your Arduino, then you\u2019ve got yourself a problem and either need to upgrade the shield or your Arduino. Some shields will work with unused pins though, so be sure to check the requirements for the shield you plan to buy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"our-top-10-arduino-shield-picks\">Our Top 10 Arduino Shield Picks<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve got all of these details squared away, then you\u2019re ready to buy your first Arduino Shield! There are a number of places to buy them, our favorite being from our friends over at Sparkfun and Adafruit. Here\u2019s 10 Arduino Shields you\u2019ll want to consider buying:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"xbee-shield\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sparkfun.com\/products\/12847\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xbee Shield<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need a way to allow your Arduino to communicate wirelessly with each other? This is your shield of choice. On its own, the Xbee Shield offers wireless communications but not WiFi. But you\u2019re in luck; there\u2019s now an added XBee Wifi Module that you can hook into your Xbee Shield to connect to the web.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large size-full wp-image-907\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/eagle\/2017\/04\/12847-00.jpg\" alt=\"Arduino Xbee Shield\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Add some wireless power to your project with an Arduino Xbee Shield from Sparkfun.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ethernet-shield\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adafruit.com\/products\/2971\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ethernet Shield<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prefer a hardwired connection to get your Arduino online? Then consider the official ethernet shield from Arduino. This is the perfect shield to use if you need to get your Arduino talking to your computer and the rest of the world independently. It also comes with a microSD card slot so you can store your mp3s, videos, and other files for your project nearby.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large size-full wp-image-908\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/eagle\/2017\/04\/2971-00.jpg\" alt=\"Arduino Ethernet Shield\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Connect your Arduino to the web with an Arduino Ethernet Shield from Adafruit.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"relay-shield\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/Relay-Shield-v3.0-p-2440.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relay Shield<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to start dabbling in a home automation project? The Relay Shield is exactly what you need to get started. This shield allows you to switch on and off higher voltage circuits, like those found in your everyday household appliances. The board includes four sets of relays that can all be individually controlled.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large size-full wp-image-909\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/eagle\/2017\/04\/relaysld.jpg\" alt=\"Arduino Relay Shield\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Control mains powered devices with an Arduino Relay Shield from Seeed Studio.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prototyping-shield\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adafruit.com\/products\/51\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prototyping Shield<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not quite ready to throw a project together permanently? Maybe you just want to experiment with some circuit designs without dragging a separate breadboard around. If so, then consider picking up an Arduino Protoshield. Once you\u2019re done prototyping on this, you can solder your components onto the shield while continuing to stack more shields on top of it. It\u2019s the best of both worlds.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large size-full wp-image-910\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/eagle\/2017\/04\/51-00.jpg\" alt=\"Arduino Proto Shield\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Quickly prototype new circuits without a breadboard with an Arduino Proto Shield from Adafruit.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lcd-shield\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adafruit.com\/products\/772\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LCD Shield<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need a way to output messages on your Arduino with a screen? Now you can! This board only requires a whopping 2 pins on your Arduino and offers 2 lines of text that can each be 16 characters long.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large size-full wp-image-911\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/eagle\/2017\/04\/772-03.jpg\" alt=\"Arduino LCD Shield\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Display output messages with an Arduino LCD Shield from Adafruit.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"motor-shield\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adafruit.com\/product\/1438\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motor Shield<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to build a robot? Then you\u2019ll likely need some motors to provide your robot with some much-needed mobility. The Arduino Motor Shield makes it easy to add both DC and stepper motors into your project. It\u2019s capable of driving up to 4 DC motors or 2 stepper motors at once (motors not included).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large size-full wp-image-912\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/eagle\/2017\/04\/1438-00.jpg\" alt=\"Arduino Motor Shield\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Power DC and servo motors with the Arduino Motor Shield from Adafruit.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"touchscreen-shield\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adafruit.com\/products\/1651\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Touchscreen Shield<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who says you can only enjoy a touchscreen on your phone or tablet? Add it to your Arduino as well! This shield comes with a microSD slot so you can display images and videos as you please. The LED display itself is tiny, measuring in at 2.8\u201d diagonally with a 240&#215;320 resolution.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large size-full wp-image-913\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/eagle\/2017\/04\/1651-00.jpg\" alt=\"Arduino Touch Shield\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Add some fancy touch screen technology with an Arduino Touch Shield from Adafruit.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gsm-shield\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adafruit.com\/product\/2468\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GSM Shield<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need a way to send text messages, connect to the web, or make voice calls? The GSM shield is what you need. All you\u2019ll have to add is a SIM card from your cell phone provider to get this shield online, and then you can use it just like a phone!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large size-full wp-image-914\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/eagle\/2017\/04\/2468-06.jpg\" alt=\"Arduino GSM Shield\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Make calls, send text, and connect to the web with an Arduino GSM Shield from Adafruit.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mp3-player-shield\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sparkfun.com\/products\/12660\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MP3 Player Shield<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ever wanted to make your own MP3 player for your home or office, or maybe you need your robot to play some sounds? Then pick up an Arduino MP3 Player Shield. This board comes with a microSD slot to store and play all of your music and sound effect files straight from the shield.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large size-full wp-image-915\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/eagle\/2017\/04\/12660-01a.jpg\" alt=\"Arduino MP3 Player Shield\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Play music and other cool sound effects with an Arduino MP3 Player Shield from Sparkfun.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"joystick-shield\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sparkfun.com\/products\/9760\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joystick Shield<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve got that robot built, but how are you going to control it? Get yourself an Arduino Joystick Shield! This kit allows you to place a controller on top of your Arduino and includes various push buttons and an analog joystick for complete movement and mobility.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large size-full wp-image-916\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/eagle\/2017\/04\/09895-01.jpg\" alt=\"Arduino Joystick Shield\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Easily control your robot with a <\/em>joystick<em> and directional pads with the Arduino Joystick Shield from Sparkfun.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"still-not-finding-the-shield-you-need\">Still Not Finding the Shield You Need?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re struggling to find the right shield for your needs in the list above, then you\u2019re not alone. It might be time to consider designing your own. This can be the perfect opportunity to combine your Arduino and Autodesk EAGLE knowledge to design your first Arduino shield, and then have it made by your manufacturer of choice.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that getting started with a project like this isn\u2019t all that hard. Once you know what you want to design, then all you\u2019ll need is the form factor for an Arduino Shield in Autodesk EAGLE. Thankfully every Arduino Shield has the same form factor to match the standard Arduino, including power and ground pins on an eight-pin header, analog pins on a six-pin header, and digital pins on an eighteen-pin header. This pin configuration will always be the same regardless of what kind of shield you\u2019re making.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large size-full wp-image-917\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/eagle\/2017\/04\/51defe0dce395fd968000000.png\" alt=\"Arduino Shield Form Factor\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Every Arduino Shield will have the same form factor, all you need to add are the guts. (<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.sparkfun.com\/tutorials\/arduino-shields\">Image source<\/a>)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More good news &#8211; the Arduino community has already spent time making this form factor freely available to download and use in Autodesk EAGLE! Pop open one of the community libraries below, and you\u2019ll have your very own form factor outline in place, and all you need to worry about is adding the components. Here are three places you can get an Arduino Shield template from for use in Autodesk EAGLE<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.element14.com\/community\/community\/arduino\/blog\/2013\/11\/05\/finally-an-arduino-library-for-eagle\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">element14 Arduino Library<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you just want a library of various Arduino form factors and nothing else then use this library. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/sparkfun\/SparkFun-Eagle-Libraries\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sparkfun Arduino Library<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This library includes some standard Arduino form factors along with the complete Sparkfun library catalog. This is one of our most favorite libraries as it includes a ton of commonly used parts, making it a great time saver!<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/adafruit\/Adafruit-Eagle-Library\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adafruit Arduino Library<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Just like the Sparkfun library, this one from Adafruit includes standard Arduino form factor templates for your shield design along with some other great part libraries. Another time saver!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve got your form factor template opened in Autodesk EAGLE, then it\u2019s time to get started with your design process. The folks over at Open Electronics have an excellent guide on <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.open-electronics.org\/how-to-make-an-arduino-shield-with-eagle-cad-tutorial\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to design your Arduino Shield with EAGLE CAD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"its-a-modular-world\">It\u2019s a Modular World<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s pretty clear why Arduino is the most popular open-source electronics platform out there. There\u2019s a ton of great shields that make it easy to add additional hardware functionality without needing to reinvent the wheel. Couple that with Arduino being inexpensive to get started with, available on every major operating system, while offering a simple programming environment, and you\u2019ve got a recipe for success! Whether you\u2019re just getting started in electronics or you\u2019re already a pro, an Arduino has all the tools you need to bring your next idea to life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to take a shot at designing your own Arduino Shield? <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/eagle\/free-download\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try Autodesk EAGLE for free<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Need to power up your Arduino-based electronics project? 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