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airmatmaster
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I'm on a small budget so I wanted to know if I can use the Arduino Mega Prototype Shield such as the one at this link: https://www.jaycar.com.au/mega-prototype-shield-with-breadboard-for-arduino/p/XC4416?gclid=CjwKCAjwwqaGBhBKEiwAMk-FtLpSLP-TiiZy3-3SBP_-LbIaes3oe5hvYbBzbyhf9bfJHGuKiamifxoC1ewQAvD_BwE

Many thanks
2021-06-16 11:15
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airmatmaster
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Never mind, I think I've answered my own question.
For those that don't know, an Arduino shield is a board that sits on top of the base board.
2021-06-16 12:03
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pizman82
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From: ETSI, Germany
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Hi

In Theory you can use it..... The question is the usage! That from the link is pretty unless !

Also the "Budget" argument is a point here..... If you got a small and low budget, then its not very logical to waste money for a shield..... Cause it´s for free to connect the wires direct into the Mega. So why waste 12 Dollars for a shield that do the same (and in that case you link it is also pretty bad).

This one for example is a much better shield ( for Mobiflight usage) and costs nearly the same.
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07L5R5D8F?tag=picclick-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1
Already include Screw Terminals and handle the 2 Big Blocks instead of yours!

A cheaper shield is this.....
https://www.amronixe.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=103417
10 pieces for 8$ ..... But here you need to add the costs of the Pin Rows ( Not included) ..... But thats just some cents for each board.
Good Luck !
2021-06-16 12:15
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