Datasheet
Overview
The new and improved logging shield
Our latest version of this popular shield has all the features of the popular original, but
comes pre-assembled. You can be up and running with it in less than 15 minutes - saving
data to files on any FAT16 or FAT32 formatted SD card, to be read by any plotting,
spreadsheet or analysis program. This tutorial will also show you how to use two free
software programs to plot your data. The included Real Time Clock timestamps all your data
with the current time, so that you know precisely what happened when!
The data logger is a reliable, well-rounded and versatile design. It is easily expanded or
modified and come well supported with online documentation and libraries.
Features:
SD card interface works with FAT16 or FAT32 formatted cards. 3.3v level shifter
circuitry prevents damage to your SD card
Real time clock (RTC) keeps the time going even when the Arduino is unplugged. The
battery backup lasts for years
Included libraries and example code for both SD and RTC mean you can get going
quickly
Prototyping area for soldering connectors, circuitry or sensors.
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