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What is Arduino®
Arduino
®
is an open-source prototyping platform based on easy-to-use hardware and
software. Arduino
®
boards are able to read inputs
–
light-on sensor, a finger on a button or a
Twitter message
–
and turn it into an output
–
activating of a motor, turning on an LED,
publishing something online. You can tell your board what to do by sending a set of
instructions to the microcontroller on the board. To do so, you use the Arduino
programming language (based on Wiring) and the Arduino
®
software IDE (based on
Processing). Additional shields/modules/components are required for reading a twitter
message or publishing online. Surf to
for more information.
Product Overview
This shield will prove useful for data logging with your Arduino®. Can be easily assembled
and customized for any data logging project.
The SD card interface works with FAT16 and FAT32 formatted cards. Real-time clock (RTC)
keeps the time going even when the Arduino® is unplugged. Prototyping area for soldering
connectors, circuitry or sensors.
Specifications
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voltage: 3.3-5 V
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protocol: SPI
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dimensions: 52 x 30 x 12 mm
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weight: 8 g
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required library: SD.h
