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# Mega IO Expansion Shield V2.3 For Arduino Mega

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** DFR0165 · **Brand:** [DFRobot](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/dfrobot-australia)
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This is version 2.3 of the Mega IO Expansion shield. This shield is extra large and includes 3 Xbee slots, 1 microSD slot, Arduino shield headers to plugin most Arduino shields. It also includes a prototyping area and breakouts for Digital pins 14 to 53, Analog pins 6 to 15 and PWM pins 2 to 9. This shield can be a major communications hub for your projects.

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## Description

**Introduction**

This is version 2.3 of the Mega IO Expansion shield. This shield is extra large and includes 3 Xbee slots, 1 microSD slot, Arduino shield headers to plugin most Arduino shields. It also includes a prototyping area and breakouts for Digital pins 14 to 53, Analog pins 6 to 15 and PWM pins 2 to 9. This shield can be a major communications hub for your projects. **Specifications**- support most of the arduino shield
- compatible with the Arduino Mega boards/DFRobot ADK/Arduino ADK
- Extended TTL connection pins for four Serial ports
- DIP prototyping area makes it easy to add more chips or electronic components
- 3 Xbee slots
- 1 microSD slot
- power selector to select between Arduino Mega power or external power
- Size:125 x 57 mm

 **Parts List**- Mega IO Expansion shield V2.3(1 unit)

 **Documents**- Wiki
- [Schematic](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/MegasensorshieldV2_74746d08767.pdf)
- [Layout](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/MegasensorshieldV2_42245e95133.pdf)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/i/m/imgp9595-600x600.jpg)