So I've started making Offset Headers:
I worked up a pretty lengthy post on it here: Arduino Offset Header « Project Blog
The short version:
- One of the headers on the Arduino is misaligned. This in turn has made Arduino shields misaligned.
- This header can be used to interface between "Arduino spacing" and standard spacing (2.54mm).
- Initially this is just a good way to quickly make cheap shields.
- Ultimately I'd like people to feel safe in making standard-spaced Arduinos and shields, knowing that if people need to they can still connect with legacy stuff.
- Soon to be available at Adafruit.
Let me know what you think!
Brett