Shields
Shields are PCBs you can easily stack on development boards. The application circuits populated on shields add extra functionality to easily prototype a project. In general, these are called "daughter boards." The terminology and layout depends on the environment platform and form factor. Shields for Arduino typically use the Arduino Uno R3 footprint. However, shields can have a different layout depending on the architecture. Stackable PCBs for the Raspberry Pi are referred to as HATs or pHATs while the BeagleBone refers to them as Capes. Check out our tutorial about shields for more information.
SparkFun ESP32 DMX to LED Shield
March 28, 2019
SparkFun Qwiic Shield for Arduino Nano Hookup Guide
January 30, 2020
SparkFun Qwiic Shield for Teensy Hookup Guide
October 15, 2020
SparkFun Qwiic Shield for Thing Plus Hookup Guide
January 30, 2020
Spectrum Shield Hookup Guide (v2)
May 4, 2020
Teensy Arduino Shield Adapter Hookup Guide
June 18, 2015
TeensyView Hookup Guide
March 16, 2017
Thumb Joystick Hookup Guide
February 20, 2019
What is an Arduino?
February 26, 2013
Wireless Motor Driver Shield Hookup Guide
August 17, 2017
XBee Shield Hookup Guide
June 5, 2014
Old Tutorials
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