SparkFun Arduino ProtoShield Hookup Guide
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Introduction
Heads Up! This tutorial is for the latest version of the SparkFun Arduino ProtoShield. If you have an older version, please consult the retired Arduino ProtoShield Quickstart Guide
The SparkFun Arduino ProtoShield PCB and ProtoShield kit lets you customize your own Arduino shield using whatever custom circuit you can come up with! This tutorial will go over its features, hardware assembly, and how to use shield.
Suggested Materials
To follow along with this project tutorial, you will need the following materials. Depending on what you have, you may not need everything listed here. Add it to your cart, read through the guide, and adjust the cart as necessary.
Tools
You will need a soldering iron, solder, general soldering accessories, and the tools listed below for prototyping.
Weller WLC100 Soldering Station
TOL-14228Suggested Reading
If you aren’t familiar with the following concepts, we recommend checking out these tutorials before continuing.
How to Solder: Through-Hole Soldering
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What is an Arduino?
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Arduino Shields v2
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