Make: MakerShield Kit for Arduino

If you've ever done any breadboarding, you know that it's great for sketching out an electronics idea, but terrible at storing a more permanent prototype. In the same way, fixing mistakes on soldered protoboard can be frustrating and messy. With the MakerShield you can transfer your working prototype to a shield that snaps into an Arduino just like a pre-built shield. The MakerShield makes it easy to build your own permanent prototypes as shields! The MakerShield includes several on-board components (LEDs, potentiometers, tactile switches) that can be connected to the Arduino's inputs and outputs. A generous 19 x 13 through-hole prototyping area comprises the rest of the board. More Details:

* Components include a potentiometer, button, and (2) LEDs

* Support for 3.3V & 5V circuits

* ICSP (In Circuit Serial Programming) header in the same location as the Arduino

* Power filtering capacitors on 5V and 3.3V lines

* Build Instructions Here

Advanced users might want to stack another shield on top of the MakerShield. This isn't a problem since the MakerShield kit provides stackable header pins. Some other development boards, such as Netduino, require 3.3V analog signals instead of the Arduino's 5V. The MakerShield provides a jumper that allows you to select between either 5V or 3.3V signals on the potentiometer. Please note: Assembly required (soldering). Does not include a microcontroller.