The MKR SD Proto Shield (TSX00004) is designed to easily connect a Micro SD card to any board from the MKR family, offering a straightforward way to enhance your projects with data logging capabilities or the storage of larger files. This shield prominently features a Micro SD card slot and provides a considerable area for soldering your own components, allowing for the addition of sensors, actuators, and other electronics directly connected to your MKR board without any hassle.

Specifications:

• Digital I/O Pins :21
• PWM Digital I/O Pins : depending on the board
• Analog Input Pins : 7
• Analog Output Pins : depending on the board
• DC Current per I/O Pin : depending on the board
• DC Current for 3.3V Pin : depending on the board
• DC Current for 5V Pin : depending on the board
• Length : 61.5 mm
• Width : 25 mm
• Weight: 13 g
• It is specifically designed for use with Arduino MKR Boards.

Learning Resources:

MKR SD Proto Shield Documentation

Applications and Projects:

The MKR SD Proto Shield offers a wide range of applications and use cases, especially in projects requiring data logging or the need for additional storage. Its primary feature is a Micro SD card holder, which can be pivotal for projects that involve logging data from sensors or storing large files like images or sound files. Here are some potential applications and use cases for the MKR SD Proto Shield:

• Internet of Things (IoT) Applications: Enhance your MKR1000 or other MKR boards by adding offline data storage capabilities. This is particularly useful for IoT projects where you need to collect and analyze data from various sensors before sending it to the web.
• Environment Monitoring: Use the shield to log environmental data like temperature, humidity, or air quality over time. This data can then be used for analysis or monitoring changes in the environment.
• Home Automation: In home automation projects, the shield can be used to store configuration data or log activity, such as when doors are opened or lights are turned on and off.
• Wearables: For wearable projects, the shield’s data logging capability allows for the tracking of health or activity data over time, which can be analyzed later.
• Lab Tools: It can be used in scientific experiments to store experiment data directly from various sensors to an SD card, allowing for easy data transfer to computers for further analysis.
• Interactive Games: Store game assets or log game data on the MKR SD Proto Shield, making it easier to manage large or complex interactive projects.
• Displays: If your project includes a display, the shield can store images or icons that can be shown on the display, reducing the memory footprint on your MKR board.
• Robotics: For robotics projects, the shield can log data such as sensor readings or control commands, which can be useful for debugging or improving robot behavior.
• Flying Things: In drones or other flying projects, data logging is crucial for tracking flight paths or performance metrics over time.
• Smart Lighting: In smart lighting systems, the shield can be used to store preferences or lighting patterns, allowing for dynamic and customizable lighting setups.