Hi! I have an L293D motor shield. I wanted to use a Bluetooth module with it, but I cannot connect anything to any of the digital pins of Arduino. Any ideas on how I could do this.
I don't want anything to solder.
This motor shield ? https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-motor-shield/overview
Describe your project.
Welcome!
Send it back, and try to find one with pins. Or get a buddy to solder on the needed pins.
Soldering:
This is a basic skill of electronics that if you want to continue you will need to master. It is not hard if you use good equipment, a $15.00 Iron will melt solder but do a poor job. Best to get a work station that gives you control over the temperature.
Practicing on some old boards will let you experiment with out damaging something good. I prefer a 60/40 solder with a Rosin core flux, it is easier to use. This should get you started: How To Choose Types of Solder to Use For Electronic Circuits? or https://aixuntech.com/newsinfo/learning-soldering-for-arduino-projects/Also note the Lead Free solders require a higher temperature and some old irons do not get hot enough.
Could I use some male-female jumper wires to connect the needed pins to the shield and the rest to other things?