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SKU: DFR0285

The Beetle Shield is the Beetle Servo Sensor Breakout Module, highlighting its role in facilitating seamless integration of servos and sensors with the Beetle controller to enhance connectivity and control.

Overhead shot of IO Expansion Shield for Beetle with red component and green terminal blocks on circuit board.-DFRobot product sku:DFR0285 image.
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    • Specification

    Parameter Value
    Operating voltage 3 - 5V
    Compatible with DFRobot Beetle

    Pinout

    The shield is a breakout of the six pins D9, D10, D11 and A0, A1, A2 as well the two power pins + and – besides the USB socket. The other two power pads on the other side of the Beetle are not connected with the shield but you still can use them as a power source since they are routed to the power lines on the Beetle itself.

    Beetle shield pinout

    After soldering the Beetle on the shield you may power it up by connecting a power source from 3V to 5V with the power pins labeled with + and - on the Beetle shield. With switching the power on by pressing the button the LED should light up to confirm the power is witched on. At the same time the LED on the Beetle should light up too. That is the proof that you successful finished the soldering task.

    Now you might program your Beetle controller by connecting a Micro USB cable with the USB socket of the Beetle.

    The pins on the Beetle shield are arranged to connect with standard servo and sensor connectors. The order is as followed:

    Signal VCC GND

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