Arduino shield gives Click board integration
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MikroElektronika has developed a mikroBUS Arduino shield that gives the Portenta board access to over 1600 Click board peripherals.
The Click shield for Arduino provides a simple means of combining the Arduino Portenta with over 1600 Click peripheral add-on boards. The shield comes equipped with two mikroBUS sockets, enabling developers to integrate a wide range of functions, from sensors and communication modules to advanced audio processing and motor control.
The Arduino Portenta supports simultaneous execution of Arduino code and MicroPython, offering robust connectivity options like WiFi, BLE, and optional LoRa or cellular modules. The modular design enhances its adaptability for additional hardware, suiting it for industrial use in demanding environments such as machinery, PLCs, and robotics. It can also handle AI and machine learning applications for intelligent IoT designs.
“This Click shield provides a cost-effective and versatile platform for users to experiment with new ideas and build prototypes leveraging the dual-core capability of the STM32H747 processor in Portenta,” said Neb Matic, CEO of MikroE. “These boards support a variety of development environments and are particularly suited for high-performance industrial applications, blending low power consumption with advanced features like machine learning and IoT connectivity.”
The Click Shield includes several essential features to enhance the board’s functionality and ease of use. The Boot mode switch (BT SEL switch) allows users to configure the boot mode of the board, and a JTAG connector facilitates easy debugging and low-level debugging tasks or special firmware updates using an external programmer. The shield’s I2S pins are ideal for high-quality audio processing and streaming tasks on the Arduino Portenta, providing a valuable addition for developers exploring advanced multimedia projects.
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The Click Shield for Portenta has three vital connectors that significantly expand the board’s capabilities. The Ethernet connector enables the Portenta to connect to the internet via an Ethernet cable, allowing for robust network interactions such as sending HTTP methods or communicating with other devices and APIs.
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