Connecting TFT display and Powerswitch tail to Arduino ATMega

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I am attempting to connect both an old powerswitch tail (PS tail) and a 3.2 TFT display (TFT_320QVT_9341) to an Arduino. I am using a shield (very similar to https://www.ebay.com/i/381638696020?chn=ps&dispItem=1) to connect the TFT screen to the Arduino. This shield takes up the 5V and both GND spots. The PS tail needs a 5V and GND in addition to the signal which I don't have an issue with.

Would it be wise to solder to the pins on the shield in order to get 5V and GND to the PS tail? Alternatively, I could create wire loops around the pins and achieve the same effect. This would all need to be done carefully so that the wires do not touch. Would there perhaps be a better way to set this up?

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I have no idea what a PowerSwitch Tail is.

You obviously have a Mega2560 or Due to receive your Adapter.

You should be able to access 5V, 0V from the ISP header with a regular IDC ribbon and still mate the Adapter Shield.

David.

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The powerswitch tail is a discontinued relay from Adafruit that I got some time ago. Powerswitch tail 2 : ID 268 : $25.95 : Adafruit Industries, Unique & fun DIY electronics and kits

Correct. I am using a Mega2560 with the display. I am currently not using an IDC ribbon as the shield simply plugs into the board. I will do some more research into going that route though.

Thank you.