
1. Overview
The Zumo Shield provides a convenient interface between our
and an
[https://www.pololu.com/category/165/a-star-32u4-prime]
[https://www.pololu.com/product/2191]
, or
[https://www.pololu.com/product/2192]
(it is
not compatible with the Arduino Mega or Due, but it can be used with older Arduinos that have the
same form factor as the Uno, such as the Duemilanove). The shield mounts directly to the chassis,
connecting to its battery terminals and motors, and the Arduino plugs into the shield’s male header
pins, face down. The shield provides all the electronics necessary to power the motors and includes
some additional fun components for making a more interesting robot, such as a buzzer for making
sounds and inertial sensors including an accelerometer and gyro.
Zumo Shield for Arduino, v1.2, as it
ships (assembled with surface-mount
components only).
Assembled Zumo Robot for Arduino
with an Arduino-compatible A-Star
32U4 Prime LV.
A Zumo chassis, Zumo Shield, and Arduino (or compatible board) can be combined to become a low-
profile, Arduino-controlled tracked robot that is less than 10 cm on each side (small enough to qualify
for Mini-Sumo competitions).
Main features of the Zumo Shield for
Arduino, v1.2.
Zumo robot assembled with a Zumo
Shield and Arduino Uno, back view.
Pololu Zumo Shield for Arduino User’s Guide
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