Arduino Sensor Shield v5 (APC220) manual

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Hello all,
I have just bought a Arduino Sensor Shield v5 (APC220) which I intend to use in a Hexapod that im designing. Its nothing fancy, it is my first project and I know I am in the deep end lol

my problem is I cannot find a manual anywhere for this board so has anyone got a link to a PDF for it, or can we make this post a manual for it maybe saying what the best add ons are for it. I want to use bluetooth and between 18 servos and 23 servos depending how adventurous i get.

I would also like to define "best"
I have read in some forums people say "what do you mean by best" sometimes a bit belittling to a newbe.
Best means, in your experience what was the best Code or add on component based on your knowledge. Explane that you chose it because of power output or how easy it was to program. this opens it up to discussion.

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found this. The shield isnt useful for servos, as the "UNO" cannot deliver enough power

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I dont know as I cant find a manual but as I understand it I think you can connect a power supply to this shield separate for the servos.

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That 5V feeding can be done to 5V (after regulator).
A such power supply must be exact same voltage as regulator pots out.. I'd not recommend such a solution.
Alternativ may be to cut the trace bringing 5V to 'the line of 5V', and then feed this line from your external source.

..or is this your shield.. http://www.robotshop.us/media/files/PDF/dfrobot-arduino-shields-manual.pdf

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Thats interesting and i think that manual might help a bit but its not my board

I cant seem to get a picture to upload on here, my board is this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/APC220-Sensor-Shield-V5-V5-0-For-Arduino-Bluetooth-Analog-Module-Servo-Motor-/231174378008?_trksid=p2054897.l4275

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OK. maybe the connectors V+ already is connected to the row along digital pins. Check with an Ohmmeter

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My issue is it says its a 32 servo controller and there is obviously not enough pins for that many servos. so how do I fix that, do i need an add on board? and if so what board?

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UNO got 20 I/O pins, Mega2560 got 60+
Two UNOs can do this (they need a single digital line as a sync singal)
...........
you need a another set (uno+shield)
or: Mega2560 and a prototyping board+pin connectors (make a 'shield' of your own)

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So in essence im trying to use the wrong tool for the job lol

ill get a mega. now this brings a new set of questions. How do i find out about connecting the 18 - 22 servos that I want to connect up and how do i go about programming the 18 to run as a legs for the hexapod?

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build it yourself.. with the help u need. It's not very difficult
I believe that the shield u alredy got, also can be used on a mega..
The extra I/O can e.g connect (via cable)

to mega pins 22..54,using Cable & Wire Connectors for sale | eBay
in both ends..
and
http://www.ebay.com/itm/10Pcs-DIY-Prototype-Paper-PCB-Universal-Experiment-Matrix-Circuit-Board-5x7cm-/180817332600?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a198d8978
..some pins must be reserved GND

Your 'private' shield can, of course, be a plug-in type..

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Hi,

First, there is NO control on "Version number" on Sensor Shields! I have seen 4 different with "Version 5"..

I THINK you have THIS One:
Which DOES have the ability to provide separate 5V power to allthe 3-pin connectors for Servos.

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Note the jumper just above the blue terminal block. Remove it if you want to supply 5V to that terminal block.

DISCLAIMER: Showing stuff from my own shop...but widely available..

If you need LOTS of Servos, use a Mega and Mega Sensor Shield (which has the same jumper-terminal block arrangement):

MEGA:
MEGA Sensor Shield:

One more possibility for lots of servos is the Dagu Redback Controller: (A Mega type with an onboard switching power supply)

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Thank you, this is perfect for what i need

I think it would be nice to find a manual for the other shield though as I will use it on a different project sometime

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it would be nice to find a manual for the other shield

OK, UPDATE: Here's a better photo:

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NOTE: the "SEL" jumper seen in the photo does not appear on the "diagram of connections".. That jumper should be removed if separate 5V supply is to be used.

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Sorry
yes it is the one in the photo

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good effort but unfortunately its a different thing

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TerryKing228:
Do you still have the sample sketch for the "Arduino Sensor Shield V5.0"

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does anybody know the reason why the arduino does not work when I put on it my sensor shield?