Arduino ProtoShield Quickstart Guide

This Tutorial is Retired!

Arduino ProtoShield v25 has been retired. If you are looking for the most recent version, check out our revised SparkFun Arduino ProtoShield!

View the updated tutorial: SparkFun Arduino ProtoShield Hookup Guide

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Contributors: jimblom, bboyho

Resources and Going Further

Now that you've successfully got your Arduino ProtoShield up and running, it's time to incorporate it into your own project!

For more information, check out the resources below.

Need some inspiration for your next project? Check out some of these project tutorials. You may also want to add/review the comments on that page or do a Google search for more example projects that use the ProtoShield.

Heating Pad Hand Warmer Blanket

DIY Project Idea: Create a custom hand warmer blanket using heating pads.

Shapeoko Coaster Project

A step-by-step guide to cutting and engraving a coaster with the Shapeoko.

BadgerHack: Synth Add-On Kit

Make a tiny synth with BadgerStick.

How to Make a Magic Mirror with Raspberry Pi

Need a great project for your Raspberry Pi 4 kit? Use it to create a command center to display the weather, clock, your calendar, or even a news feed!

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