Only three ground pins on the Uno?

Using Arduino General Electronics
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Hi, I need to find a fourth ground pin on my Uno, yet it does appear the limit is just three, or is there an unnamed fourth ground lurking somewhere? ........any advise much appreciated
Douglasstrong text

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If you can solder or make crimp connections, make a Y cable.

How many GNDs are needed ?

You can also use a solderless breadboard to multiple the physical number of GNDs.

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The 2 ICSP headers each have a ground pin. The ICSP headers are the 6 pin (2x3) headers. See a Uno pin out drawing.

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thanks Larry, what does a crimp connection consist of, is it merely intertwining two connections together? ....didn't really want to solder on my new kit just yet!

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Thanks, where do I view this Uno pin out drawing?

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See this PDF:

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thanks again Larry, I will try to fit two connections into just one ground pin

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Caution: passing current through the Arduino grounds can cause weird problems. Best to connect them to a single ground point close to the power supply. Motors are especially problematic. If using the USB for power you will probably be ok but caution with motors.

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Hi,
What is your project?
Are you using a protoboard or other sort of board to connect everything to?
If you need 4 gnds, it sounds like a protoboard would be the best option.

Thanks... Tom.. :grinning: :+1: :coffee: :australia:

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All resolved how, thanks chaps.
I just had to connect one ground to the long ground rail on the breadboard, and then feed off from that. Simple

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Hi,
Too much blood in your caffeine stream..

That's my excuse.. :+1: :+1: :+1:

Tom... :grinning: :+1: :coffee: :australia:

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