Proto shield Arduino MKR Proto Shield Blue

The Arduino MKR Proto Shield Blue is a compact prototyping shield made for Arduino MKR boards. It plugs directly onto an MKR board using supplied female and male headers and provides a duplicate breakout for every board pin plus numerous solderable through-holes on a standard 0.1" (2.54 mm) grid. With a small footprint (25 mm × 61.5 mm) and a weight of about 13 g, the shield supports quick circuit layout and custom component placement for development and hobby projects.

Advantages

The shield duplicates all MKR board pins to convenient headers, simplifies soldering with a regular 0.1" grid, and mounts directly to the MKR form factor using included headers. Its compact size and light weight make it suitable for space-limited prototypes while maintaining full access to the board’s signals for sensors, actuators, and communication modules.

Suitable for

• Rapid prototyping with Arduino MKR boards
• Testing and wiring sensors, modules, and breakout components
• Compact embedded projects requiring custom soldered circuits

Key specifications

• Compatibility: Arduino MKR series boards
• Dimensions: 25 mm (width) × 61.5 mm (depth)
• Weight: approximately 13 g
• Header type: supplied female and male headers for direct connection
• Prototype area: solderable through-holes on 0.1" (2.54 mm) grid
• Manufacturer: Arduino, MPN TSX00001, EAN 8137470202442

How to use

Attach the supplied male and female headers to the protoshield if they are not preinstalled, align the shield with the MKR board pins and press the headers together until the shield is firmly seated. Use the duplicated pin headers to connect jumper wires or components during development. Place and solder components on the 0.1" grid area for permanent connections, making sure to observe correct polarity and signal routing for your circuit.

Recommendations

The board is intended for low-voltage prototyping with Arduino MKR boards. Use appropriate ESD precautions when handling components, and verify power and signal connections before applying power. For permanent installations, solder joints should be checked and strain relief used on heavier components or cables.