Getting Started-V1.0
Last revision 2026/01/26
This guide offers a comprehensive overview of setting up an Arduino GSM Shield, detailing compatibility with Arduino boards, power needs, status indicators, and control options through digital pins and communication modes.
Usage Notes
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Compatibility
This shield is compatible with Arduino board like Arduino UNO, Arduino Mega1280 and Arduino Mega2560 (5V standard operating voltage).
Note: It needs external power supply (6-12V) for the higher power consumption as the GSM mode. -
Status light
PWR: Power indicator;
NET: Net connect indicator:- Off - module are not working;
- 64ms On/800ms Off - module are looking for net;
- 64ms On/3000ms Off - module are connected with net;
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Enable module button
Press the button for 2 seconds to boot/shut down module.
Note: This button is connected to digital Pin 12, so you can also boot/shut down module by setting the Pin12 value. -
USB/Arduino Switch
None: Push to this side when uploading sketch to Arduino board like Uno, Mega except the leonardo.
Arduino: communicate with Arduino through the sketch.
USB: communication with PC through the serial(USB cable). -
mic&speaker channel
These socket and pin are used to play TTS and dialing.
Note: You could change the TTS output channel with AT command. Default channel is channel 1.
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