{"product_id":"crowtail-shield-for-pico-rp2040-plug-and-play","title":"Crowtail Shield for Pico RP2040 Plug-and-Play","description":"\u003ch1\u003eElecrow Crowtail Expansion Shield for Raspberry Pi Pico (RP2040) Plug-and-Play\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elecrow Crowtail Expansion Shield lets you connect plug-and-play Crowtail sensor and actuator modules directly to a Raspberry Pi Pico. No breadboard or soldering is needed for rapid prototyping. This shield breaks out all Pico GPIO pins into easy-to-use 4-pin connectors, making it ideal for schools, makers, and quick sensor experiments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Microcontroller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaspberry Pi Pico (RP2040)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.3V (via Pico)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrowtail Connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 total: 4 Digital, 4 Analog, 1 I2C, 1 UART, 1 SPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56 x 21 x 8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Holes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 mm, 4 corners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Can Build With This\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kit-indoor-weather-station\"\u003eWeather station using Crowtail temperature and humidity sensors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kit-soil-moisture-auto-watering\"\u003eSmart plant watering system with soil moisture sensor and pump\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kit-line-following-robot\"\u003eLine-following robot with infrared sensors and motor driver\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bluetooth-rc-car-kit-with-arduino-uno-and-hc-05-learn-pwm-robotics\"\u003eRemote control car using a Bluetooth module and relay\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shield stacks directly onto the 40-pin header of a standard Raspberry Pi Pico or Pico W. It works with all Crowtail modules that operate at 3.3V logic – over 30 sensor, display, and actuator boards. The pin mapping follows the Pico GPIO layout; I2C, SPI, and UART ports are clearly labelled on the silkscreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWiring Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlug the Pico into the shield’s female header and secure with the included screws. Connect Crowtail modules via the supplied 4-pin cables. Each digital pin can source up to 8 mA safely; avoid exceeding 25 mA total per port group. Power hungry modules should use an external supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery component is sourced from verified suppliers and tested for compatibility before listing. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. Ships from Bengaluru in 3-5 days. If defective on arrival, replace within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this compatible with Raspberry Pi Pico W?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the shield works identically with the Pico W because both boards share the same pinout and 3.3V logic. Wireless functionality remains unaffected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use this shield with other microcontroller boards?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, this shield is designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi Pico’s 40-pin header and 3.3V levels. It will not fit or function safely with Arduino or other boards that use 5V logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to solder anything?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo soldering is required. The shield plugs directly onto the Pico, and Crowtail modules connect with snap-in cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compoden-handoff\" style=\"margin-top:24px;padding:16px;background:#f0f4ff;border-left:4px solid #2B4D8F;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;font-weight:600;color:#1A3560;\"\u003e📦 Free Setup Handoff Document Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:0.95em;color:#333;\"\u003eEvery Compoden order includes a free setup handoff document — step-by-step instructions to get your component working within minutes. Download it via QR code on your package. 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