Datasheet

Assembly with stacking headers

If you want to attach another shield on top, you can use stacking headers. These headers provide a

'pass-thru' connection so multiple shields can be attached. However, if you put a shield on top, its

likely it will cover the GPS patch antenna so you may need to get an external GPS

antenna (http://adafru.it/960). Stacking headers also make the project taller (harder to fit into a small

box) and the headers are thinner so connection is not as strong (so if the project is going to be

shaken around a lot it may not make good connections during harsh movement)

If you want to go with stacking headers, place the the shield PCB on top of the Arduino and fit the

long pins through the pads until they slot into the Arduino. Depending on which version/type of

Arduino you may need to use 2 x 8pin and 2 x 6pin or 1 x 10pin, 2 x 8pin and 1 x 6pin.

Turn the Arduino upside down so its resting on the long parts of the stacky headers and solder them

from below

If you want to go with stacking headers, place the

the shield PCB on top of the Arduino