TinkerKit Sensor Shield V.2
Overview
The Sensor Shield v.2 allows you to hook up the TinkerKit SENSORS and ACTUATORS directly to the
Arduino, without the use of the breadboard.
It has 12 standard TinkeKit 3pin connectors. The 6 labeled I0 through I5 are Analog Inputs. The ones
labeled O0 through O5 are Analog Out puts connected to the PWM capable outputs of the Arduino Board
(it is possible to change these to Digital Inputs, in which case they will report either HIGH or LOW, but
nothing in between).
On a Standard Arduin o DuemilaNove board the pins are:
Pin 11 on the Arduino is O0 on th e shield.
Pin 10 on the Arduino is O1 on th e shield.
Pin 9 on the Ardu ino is O2 on the shield.
Pin 6 on the Ardu ino is O3 on the shield.
Pin 5 on the Ardu ino is O4 on the shield.
Pin 3 on the Ardu ino is O5 on the shield.
Module description: A green LED signals that the shield is correctly powered, a standard 6mm
pushbutton allows you to RESET the board.
The 4pin TWI socket allows communication to any device supporting the I2C protocol through the Wire
library on Arduino. 5V and Ground are provided on the socket. Note that on Arduino the I2C bus uses
Analog Input 4 and 5, using the TWI connection precludes the use of those analog inputs.
The 4pin SERIAL socket allows the board to communicate with other devices that support serial
communication. 5V and Ground are provided on the socket for your convenience.
Note: If you’re sen d ing or receiving data to and from the computer this serial connector is not available.
Two mounting holes are provided in the same position found on the Arduino board. A third hole allows
you to see the led connected to pin 13 of the Arduino.
