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By Michael Castor
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Using the MakerShield – Button

The MakerShield is a great prototyping shield but the button can be a little confusing to use. Since it connects to ground when pressed, it takes a little extra wiring and one change in the code to get to work with with the Arduino example sketch. Follow along!

Steps

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Step #1:

Using the MakerShield – Button

Using the MakerShield – Button

Using the MakerShield – Button

Using the MakerShield – Button

First, let's lay out our parts. You'll need a MakerShield (assembled), a mini breadboard, an Arduino, 3 male jumper wires, and a 10K Ohm (Brown, Black, Orange) resistor.
Next, take your MakerShield (with mini breadboard attached) and place it on top of the shield headers. Make sure the pins are lined up and press it into place.
Great Job! Let's continue.

Conclusion

Easy, huh?

Michael Castor

I am the Evangelist for the Maker Shed. It seems that there is no limit to my making interests. I'm a tinkerer at heart and have a passion for solving problems and figuring out how things work. When not working for Make I can be found falling off my unicycle, running in adverse weather conditions, skiing down the nearest hill, restoring vintage motorcycles, or working on my car.

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