Ever wondered what happens when a Raspberry Pi meets an Arduino? The Gravity: Arduino Shield for Raspberry Pi bridges the gap between two of the most popular development platformsRaspberry Pi and Arduino for versatile IoT prototyping.
While the Raspberry Pi is a Linux-based mini-computer with high processing power, perfect for tasks like image processing, wireless communication, and complex algorithm handling, the Arduino is a microcontroller designed for fast and real-time I/O controlideal for applications like motor driving and obstacle avoidance using this Raspberry Pi GPIO expansion.
This shield allows the two platforms to communicate and collaborate seamlessly, giving your project both a powerful brain (Pi) and a responsive nervous system (Arduino). It is an essential choice among Raspberry Pi 4 accessories for advanced engineering.
Key Features
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Onboard Microcontroller: ATmega32u4 (same chip as Arduino Leonardo) providing a robust ATmega32u4 board experience.
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Fully Arduino Compatible: Supports all standard Arduino pins, shields, and sensors for seamless IoT prototyping.
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Dual Platform Development: Combines the power of Raspberry Pi and Arduino with this Arduino shield for Raspberry Pi.
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Plug-and-Play Integration: Connect directly to Raspberry Pi B+/2B/3B/3B+/4B as premium Raspberry Pi 4 accessories.
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Enhanced IO Capabilities: Advanced Raspberry Pi GPIO expansion for professional and hobbyist projects.
Specifications
| Component |
Details |
| Microcontroller |
ATmega32u4 (Arduino Leonardo) ATmega32u4 board |
| System Voltage |
5V Stable IoT prototyping power |
| Arduino Digital I/O Pins |
20 Pins for Arduino shield for Raspberry Pi |
| Arduino Analog I/O Pins |
6 High-accuracy pins |
| Raspberry Pi GPIO Compatibility |
16 GPIO, I2C x2, SPI x1, UART x1 Raspberry Pi GPIO expansion |
| Dimensions |
86mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.46″ x 2.20″ x 1.02″) |
Optional Accessories
Enhance your IoT prototyping projects with these compatible modules:
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Relay Module V3.1 IOT AC device control with Raspberry Pi GPIO expansion
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Analog pH Meter Kit Ideal for water quality monitoring
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SHT1x Temperature & Humidity Sensor
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Motion Sensor Great for security and motion detection
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LCD12864 Display Affordable graphical LCD for ATmega32u4 board
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2A Motor Shield Perfect for robot development
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Dual Bipolar Stepper Motor Shield
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GSM/GPRS & GPS Shield For remote tracking among Raspberry Pi 4 accessories
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