SD card shield for Arduino

Overview

Unlock the full potential of your Arduino projects with the MOKWN SD Card Shield. This essential add-on provides a simple and reliable way to add mass storage to your microcontroller, enabling data logging, file storage, and much more. Whether you're building a weather station, a data acquisition system, or a standalone data logger, this shield is your gateway to capturing and storing valuable information.

Key Features

• Seamless Integration: Designed to plug directly onto Arduino Uno, Mega, and compatible boards, no soldering required.
• High-Speed Data Logging: Supports standard SD and microSD cards (with adapter) for fast read/write operations.
• Level Shifting: Built-in voltage level converter ensures safe communication between 5V Arduino and 3.3V SD card.
• Onboard Indicators: Power and activity LEDs provide clear visual feedback for easy debugging.
• Compact and Durable: Stackable design with quality components, built to last in educational and prototyping environments.

Technical Specifications

• Interface: SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface)
• Operating Voltage: 5V (Arduino compatible)
• Card Support: Standard SD cards (FAT16/FAT32) and microSD (with adapter)
• Onboard Components: 74LVC125A level shifter, 3.3V voltage regulator, status LEDs
• Dimensions: Standard Arduino shield footprint (approx. 68 x 53 mm)
• Compatibility: Arduino Uno, Mega 2560, Leonardo, and similar boards with SPI pins

Applications & Use Cases

• Data Logging: Perfect for environmental monitoring, energy usage tracking, or any project that requires recording sensor data over time.
• File Storage: Create and read text files, configuration files, or even store images and other binary data.
• Standalone Data Acquisition: Build a portable logger that runs on batteries and stores data for later retrieval.
• Educational Projects: Teach students about file systems, data management, and embedded storage in a hands-on way.

What's Included

• 1x SD Card Shield for Arduino
• 1x SD card adapter (for microSD use)
• 1x Quick start guide

Compatibility

• Arduino Boards: Uno, Mega 2560, Leonardo, Duemilanove, and other boards with SPI interface.
• Libraries: Works with the standard SD library included in Arduino IDE.
• Operating Systems: Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux for card formatting.

MOKWN Recommendation

Whether you are a hobbyist, student, or professional engineer, the MOKWN SD Card Shield is an indispensable tool for any project that requires reliable data storage. Its ease of use and robust design make it a top choice for data logging applications. Pair it with a high-capacity SD card and start capturing your project's data today!