energyShield 2 PCB In recent days electronics have been growing more and more complex and integrating into people lives more every day, but despite major advances in performance each year there are still only two common ways that electrical components are soldered together to make circuits: Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Plated Through-Hole (PTH). Both SMT [...]
[raw] [/raw] Hardware Overview Pin Descriptions Pin Name Description 5V 5V Out. Normally Connected. Can be disconnected by cutting "5V:5V" solder jumper. Vin Normally disconnected. Vin can output 5V by soldering the "Vin:5V" solder jumper. This is needed for certain boards (pcDuino, Intel Galileo, ect.).Can be connected with 5V:Vin solder jumper. 3.3V 3.3V Out (Always [...]
[raw] [/raw] Hardware Overview Pin Descriptions Pin Name Description 5V Normally connected to the 5V regulator. Can be disconnected by cutting "5V:5V" solder jumper. 3.3V Always connected to 3.3V regulator. GND Always connected to ground net. Vin Normally disconnected. Allows user to connect 5V regulator to Vin pin. This is needed for certain boards (pcDuino, [...]
Quick Start Guide This quick-start guide to get you going with your new energyShield 2 or energyShield 2 Basic, right out of the box. First thing, you need to make sure that the power switch is in the OFF position. If it is not, the logic circuitry will lock when the battery is connected. Plug the [...]
In 2014 NightShade launched a successful Kickstarter for the energyShield: a feature-rich Arduino battery shield. After months of development, we are excited to present the energyShield 2 Pro: the even more feature rich Arduino battery shield. The energyShield 2 Pro was successfully launched into the market for Makers and professionals alike in March of 2017! [...]
Quick Start Guide First thing, you need to make sure that the power switch is in the OFF position. If it is not, the logic circuitry will lock when the battery is connected. Plug the battery into the battery connector. If you need to remove it, use fingernails or small tool to grab the white plastic [...]