
I2C-controlled GPIO expander shield providing 16 additional digital I/O ports with internal pull-ups. Supports up to 8 modules on a single bus via configurable I2C addresses.
PCA9555 port P0.0; DFRobot reference maps P0.0-P0.7 to GPIO 0-7 / ED0-ED7
PCA9555 port P0.1; DFRobot reference maps P0.0-P0.7 to GPIO 0-7 / ED0-ED7
PCA9555 port P0.2; DFRobot reference maps P0.0-P0.7 to GPIO 0-7 / ED0-ED7
PCA9555 port P0.3; DFRobot reference maps P0.0-P0.7 to GPIO 0-7 / ED0-ED7
ADS1115/MCP3421 ADCs, MCP4725 and GP8413 DACs, CP2102 USB-UART boards, and I2C plumbing like the LTC4316 address shifter — matched to bus, resolution and signal range.
10W Super Bright LED - Violet visual preview
10W Super Bright LED - Warm White visual preview
3-Pin LED Strip Connector Cable - Single Head (5PCS) visual preview
3-Pin LED Strip Connector Cable (5PCS) visual previewWS2812/SK6812 NeoPixel strips, rings and Jewels, APA102 DotStar pixels, and plain analog RGB strips — each matched to its protocol and host, not just its connector.
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18-Channel 8-bit PWM LED Driver w/ I2C Interface visual preview
24LC256 I/P I2C EEPROM PDIP-8 visual preview
24LC256 P DIP-8 visual preview
4N25 DIP-6 visual preview74HC logic gates, MCP3008/MCP23017 ADCs and expanders, 24LC256 EEPROM, 4N25-series optocouplers and ULN2803A drivers — bare DIP chips with no breakout-board conveniences like pull-ups or level shifting.
Components · Integrated circuits · 68 parts
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64 Mbit Serial Pseudo SRAM - PSRAM - 3.3V 133 MHz visual preview
8GB Class 10 SD/MicroSD Memory Card - SD Adapter Included visual preview24LC32/25LC256 EEPROM, I2C FRAM, 64Mbit PSRAM, and microSD breakouts up to 64GB — matched to write frequency and data volume, not just interface.
Components · Memory & storage · 39 parts
1/4W Resistor Pack - 400 PCS visual preview
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1N4007 Diode visual preview
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Components · Passives · 56 parts
PCA9555 port P0.4; DFRobot reference maps P0.0-P0.7 to GPIO 0-7 / ED0-ED7
PCA9555 port P0.5; DFRobot reference maps P0.0-P0.7 to GPIO 0-7 / ED0-ED7
PCA9555 port P0.6; DFRobot reference maps P0.0-P0.7 to GPIO 0-7 / ED0-ED7
PCA9555 port P0.7; DFRobot reference maps P0.0-P0.7 to GPIO 0-7 / ED0-ED7
PCA9555 port P1.0; DFRobot reference maps P1.0-P1.7 to GPIO 8-15 / ED8-ED15
PCA9555 port P1.1; DFRobot reference maps P1.0-P1.7 to GPIO 8-15 / ED8-ED15
PCA9555 port P1.2; DFRobot reference maps P1.0-P1.7 to GPIO 8-15 / ED8-ED15
PCA9555 port P1.3; DFRobot reference maps P1.0-P1.7 to GPIO 8-15 / ED8-ED15
PCA9555 port P1.4; DFRobot reference maps P1.0-P1.7 to GPIO 8-15 / ED8-ED15
PCA9555 port P1.5; DFRobot reference maps P1.0-P1.7 to GPIO 8-15 / ED8-ED15
PCA9555 port P1.6; DFRobot reference maps P1.0-P1.7 to GPIO 8-15 / ED8-ED15
PCA9555 port P1.7; DFRobot reference maps P1.0-P1.7 to GPIO 8-15 / ED8-ED15
I2C clock line from Arduino analog pin 5 per DFRobot product introduction
I2C data line from Arduino analog pin 4 per DFRobot product introduction
Module power supply input; DFRobot specification states module power supply +5 V
Common ground for Arduino shield and GPIO board
| Pin | Position | Type | Function | Voltage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P0.0 / GPIO 0 / ED0 | P0.0 | digital io | PCA9555 port P0.0; DFRobot reference maps P0.0-P0.7 to GPIO 0-7 / ED0-ED7 | +5V module logic per DFRobot specification |
| P0.1 / GPIO 1 / ED1 | P0.1 | digital io | PCA9555 port P0.1; DFRobot reference maps P0.0-P0.7 to GPIO 0-7 / ED0-ED7 | +5V module logic per DFRobot specification |
| P0.2 / GPIO 2 / ED2 | P0.2 | digital io | PCA9555 port P0.2; DFRobot reference maps P0.0-P0.7 to GPIO 0-7 / ED0-ED7 | +5V module logic per DFRobot specification |
| P0.3 / GPIO 3 / ED3 | P0.3 | digital io | PCA9555 port P0.3; DFRobot reference maps P0.0-P0.7 to GPIO 0-7 / ED0-ED7 | +5V module logic per DFRobot specification |
| P0.4 / GPIO 4 / ED4 | P0.4 | digital io | PCA9555 port P0.4; DFRobot reference maps P0.0-P0.7 to GPIO 0-7 / ED0-ED7 | +5V module logic per DFRobot specification |
| P0.5 / GPIO 5 / ED5 | P0.5 | digital io | PCA9555 port P0.5; DFRobot reference maps P0.0-P0.7 to GPIO 0-7 / ED0-ED7 | +5V module logic per DFRobot specification |
| P0.6 / GPIO 6 / ED6 | P0.6 | digital io | PCA9555 port P0.6; DFRobot reference maps P0.0-P0.7 to GPIO 0-7 / ED0-ED7 | +5V module logic per DFRobot specification |
| P0.7 / GPIO 7 / ED7 | P0.7 | digital io | PCA9555 port P0.7; DFRobot reference maps P0.0-P0.7 to GPIO 0-7 / ED0-ED7 | +5V module logic per DFRobot specification |
| P1.0 / GPIO 8 / ED8 | P1.0 | digital io | PCA9555 port P1.0; DFRobot reference maps P1.0-P1.7 to GPIO 8-15 / ED8-ED15 | +5V module logic per DFRobot specification |
| P1.1 / GPIO 9 / ED9 | P1.1 | digital io | PCA9555 port P1.1; DFRobot reference maps P1.0-P1.7 to GPIO 8-15 / ED8-ED15 | +5V module logic per DFRobot specification |
| P1.2 / GPIO 10 / ED10 | P1.2 | digital io | PCA9555 port P1.2; DFRobot reference maps P1.0-P1.7 to GPIO 8-15 / ED8-ED15 | +5V module logic per DFRobot specification |
| P1.3 / GPIO 11 / ED11 | P1.3 | digital io | PCA9555 port P1.3; DFRobot reference maps P1.0-P1.7 to GPIO 8-15 / ED8-ED15 | +5V module logic per DFRobot specification |
| P1.4 / GPIO 12 / ED12 | P1.4 | digital io | PCA9555 port P1.4; DFRobot reference maps P1.0-P1.7 to GPIO 8-15 / ED8-ED15 | +5V module logic per DFRobot specification |
| P1.5 / GPIO 13 / ED13 | P1.5 | digital io | PCA9555 port P1.5; DFRobot reference maps P1.0-P1.7 to GPIO 8-15 / ED8-ED15 | +5V module logic per DFRobot specification |
| P1.6 / GPIO 14 / ED14 | P1.6 | digital io | PCA9555 port P1.6; DFRobot reference maps P1.0-P1.7 to GPIO 8-15 / ED8-ED15 | +5V module logic per DFRobot specification |
| P1.7 / GPIO 15 / ED15 | P1.7 | digital io | PCA9555 port P1.7; DFRobot reference maps P1.0-P1.7 to GPIO 8-15 / ED8-ED15 | +5V module logic per DFRobot specification |
| SCL | Arduino A5 / I2C SCL | i2c clock | I2C clock line from Arduino analog pin 5 per DFRobot product introduction | +5V Arduino/I2C shield logic per DFRobot specification |
| SDA | Arduino A4 / I2C SDA | i2c data | I2C data line from Arduino analog pin 4 per DFRobot product introduction | +5V Arduino/I2C shield logic per DFRobot specification |
| +5V | Arduino shield 5V rail | power | Module power supply input; DFRobot specification states module power supply +5 V | +5V |
| GND | Arduino shield ground rail | ground | Common ground for Arduino shield and GPIO board | 0V |
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