The ProtoShield prototyping expansion board, compatible with Duemilanove and Arduino UNO, allows you to build circuits directly on top of your Arduino board. It features a small soldering area and comes with a 170-point mini breadboard, supporting both soldered and breadboarded prototypes.
The board includes 2 built-in buttons and 2 LEDs for easy testing, with accessible 5V, GND, and RAW power pins, plus all Arduino pins exposed. It also has an SOIC pad for surface-mount ICs.
The package contains 2 ProtoShield expansion boards and 2 mini breadboards. This versatile kit is ideal for beginners and professionals alike for rapid prototyping and testing.
The **Duemilanove-compatible ProtoShield Prototyping Expansion Board** is the perfect companion for your Arduino projects. Designed to be used in conjunction with Arduino boards like the UNO R3, this expansion board allows you to **quickly prototype electronic circuits**—right on top of your Arduino setup.
With support for **direct soldering of components** as well as **mini breadboard connectivity**, you get the flexibility of both temporary and permanent circuit design.
You can either solder components directly onto the board’s small prototyping area or use the included mini breadboard (170 tie points) for plug-and-play convenience.
The breadboard attaches securely to the shield using double-sided adhesive (note: sold separately from the main circuit board), allowing you to test components without commitment and easily make changes.
This ProtoShield isn’t just a blank slate—it comes with a few essential components already installed:
* 2 onboard **push buttons** — great for input tests
* 2 onboard **LEDs** — perfect for output testing or status indicators
* **Pins for 5V, GND, and Raw power** are broken out for easy access
* **SOIC footprint** included for surface-mount IC prototyping
All Arduino pins are brought up to the top level of the shield, making it easier than ever to connect components without complicated wiring.
* Small soldering prototype area for permanent components
* All Arduino pins fully exposed at the top of the board
* Power rails: 5V, GND, and RAW pin accessible
* SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit) pad for surface-mount chip prototyping
* Mini Breadboard:
* 170 tie points
* Size: 4.4cm x 3.4cm x 1cm
* Shield Dimensions: 7cm x 5.5cm x 2cm
Everything you need to start building your circuit prototypes:
* 2 × UNO R3 Prototyping Shield Expansion Boards
* 2 × Mini Breadboards (170 tie points each)
Whether you’re testing sensor behavior, designing your own logic circuits, or building out a larger project, the ProtoShield gives you a reliable, compact, and reusable workspace for development. It’s ideal for:
* Arduino beginners and students
* Rapid circuit prototyping
* Testing and debugging before final soldering
Fully compatible with **Arduino UNO R3**, **Duemilanove**, and most standard-size Arduino boards. This shield provides seamless integration for fast and efficient prototyping.
Designed for flexibility and function, this prototyping kit helps bring your circuit ideas to life with ease. Whether you’re soldering your final design or experimenting with temporary circuits, the ProtoShield is a must-have addition to your Arduino toolkit.
