How to use Prototyping Shield with breadboard for Arduino

This project guide demonstrates how to use a prototyping shield with a breadboard for Arduino. This shield simplifies prototyping by providing extra ports, a built-in breadboard, and readily available components like LEDs and push buttons. This is particularly useful for projects requiring a small number of components, allowing for quick setup and testing. It also offers a convenient solution for projects requiring permanent components, as these can be soldered directly to the shield.

Hardware/Components

The project uses an Arduino prototyping shield, which includes:

A mini breadboard for easy component placement (in video at 00:25).
Multiple 5V and ground pins for added convenience (in video at 01:08).
An easily accessible reset button (in video at 01:28).
Two LEDs with built-in resistors (in video at 01:43).
A push button with a dedicated pin (in video at 01:38).
Mounting points for surface mount ICs (in video at 03:32).
Additional space for soldering headers (in video at 04:37).

Wiring Guide

The wiring is straightforward. The LEDs have built-in resistors and are pre-wired to ground. Simply connect the positive leads of the LEDs to the Arduino pins of your choice (in video at 02:01). The push button is also pre-wired; connect one side to a pin on the Arduino and the other side to ground (in video at 02:50). %

Live Project/Demonstration

The video demonstrates the functionality of the prototyping shield. It shows how to easily connect components to the breadboard and use the built-in LEDs and push button. The presenter highlights the convenience of having extra power and ground pins readily available, eliminating the need for additional wiring (in video at 01:08). He also demonstrates the use of the reset button and shows how to connect surface mount ICs to the shield (in video at 03:32).