Sensor Shield V5 Expansion Board for Arduino Uno/Due

An expansion board that consolidates several common interfaces

The Sensor Shield V5 is the latest version of a long-running expansion board line for Arduino, retaining the advantages of the earlier V4.0 version while adding several new interfaces onto the same board. It is described as compatible with both Arduino Uno and Arduino Due, and the goal is to give a single shield ready-made connections for the modules and sensors most commonly used in bigger Arduino projects, rather than wiring each one by hand.

Newly added interfaces on this version include an IIC (I2C) interface, a 32-channel servo motor interface, a Bluetooth communication module interface, and an SD card communication module interface, on top of the features already present in the previous version.

What else it connects to

Beyond those additions, the shield also breaks out an APC220 wireless RF module communication interface, an RB URF v1.1 ultrasonic sensor interface, and a 12864 LCD interface supporting both serial and parallel connection modes, covering a broad spread of common add-ons used in Arduino robotics and sensor projects. Construction uses a laminated design with PCB immersion gold processing technology, which gives more durable and better-conducting contact points than a simpler tin finish.

Having this many interfaces on one board is particularly useful for projects juggling several add-ons at once, such as a robot with several servos, an ultrasonic sensor, and a Bluetooth link back to a phone, without needing several separate breakout boards wired together.

Who it suits

Builders working on multi-servo robots, sensor-heavy Arduino projects, or anything combining wireless communication with several peripheral modules will find this shield's wide interface selection saves a considerable amount of point-to-point wiring.

Questions buyers ask

Which Arduino boards is it compatible with?

Arduino Uno and Arduino Due.

How many servos can it interface with?

Up to 32, through its dedicated servo controller interface.

What communication interfaces does it add?

IIC (I2C), Bluetooth, SD card, and APC220 wireless RF.