Adafruit Data Logging Shield for Arduino
The Adafruit Data Logging Shield provides robust data recording capabilities for Arduino boards, integrating an SD card interface for FAT16/FAT32 storage and a Real-Time Clock (RTC) for precise timestamping. Ideal for capturing sensor data and project logs with ease.
Features
- Adds SD card-based data logging with FAT16/FAT32 support to your Arduino project.
- Features an integrated Real-Time Clock (RTC) with battery backup for accurate timestamping of data.
- Includes a 3.3V voltage regulator and level shifter for reliable SD card operation.
- Compatible with Arduino boards featuring the R3 layout for broad use.
- Provides a convenient prototyping area for custom sensor integration and circuitry.
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The Adafruit Data Logging Shield transforms your Arduino into a powerful data acquisition system, offering a straightforward solution for recording sensor data and project metrics. Designed with the popular R3 layout, this shield seamlessly integrates with a wide range of Arduino and compatible boards, making it an essential tool for embedded system development and monitoring applications.
At its core, the shield provides an SD card interface compatible with FAT16 or FAT32 formatted cards, enabling gigabytes of storage for your projects. Built-in 3.3V level shifter circuitry ensures rapid read/write operations while protecting your SD card from potential damage. Complementing the storage, a Real-Time Clock (RTC) maintains accurate timekeeping, even when the Arduino is powered off, thanks to its coin cell battery backup. This allows for precise timestamping of all recorded data, crucial for analysis.
Further enhancing its utility, the shield includes a versatile prototyping area for adding custom sensors, connectors, or additional circuitry. Two configurable indicator LEDs provide visual feedback on operations, and the onboard 3.3V regulator offers a stable reference voltage and sufficient power for demanding SD cards. Adafruit also provides comprehensive libraries and example code for both SD card and RTC functions, ensuring quick setup and deployment.
Additional Information
| Weight | 0.022 kg |
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| Dimensions | 7 × 5.3 × 1.7 cm |
