Other PWM pins

Arduino(TM) Shields KA01/VMA01
1

Hello,

The KA01 board is constructed using pins 3, 5 and 6.

Is there a solution to use the other 3 analog PWM output pins as well (9,10 and 11)?

That way, it is possible to use one arduino to control two shields to run either two separate RGB devices or 6 single-color devices.

2

That would require some modifications of the RGB shield.
It has not been tried, but most likely it could work.

3

Can I apply these changes myself or should you have to provide a different board for that?

4

Sorry, we do not carry a board for such purposes, you will have to modify your board yourself.

5

Many ways to do that. Here are two ways:

Stacking

For the topmost board only:

  • cut the bottom long connector spikes 3,5,6 [color=#FF0000](warning this is irreversible)[/color]
  • use jumper wires to jump from 9 -> 3, 0 -> 5, 11 -> 6

Be mindful that the boards share their power supply.

Sidecarting

Mount one board on the Arduino and one board on the side disconnected.

For the disconnected board only:

  • use jumper wires to jump from 9 -> 3, 0 -> 5, 11 -> 6 (from the stacked board to the sidecart)
  • jump 5V (from the stacked board to the sidecart)
  • jump GND (from the stacked board to the sidecart)

Be mindful that the boards share their power supply.

Note on power supply

The above installations are valid for a max current of 2A. If you use 6A external power supply you should use 2A wires for PWM pins and 6A for 5V and GND connections. The Arduino is rated for 2A max.