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Set of four gold pin headers, two 8-pin and two 6-pin, for Arduino shields

SparkFun Electronics

SparkFun Arduino Stackable Header Kit engineering development tool

SKU CH-JJRT-DEJHQ

Stackable header kit with two 8-pin and two 6-pin connectors for stacking Arduino shields while clearing the USB-B port

  • Product typeEngineering Development Tools
  • Stack multiple shields using 2×8-pin and 2×6-pin headers
  • Clear the USB-B connector with headers at the perfect height
  • Compatible with Arduino Main Board, Pro and Mega
  • Kit supplies four headers for a complete shield connection
  • Soldering required to install the stackable headers

Stackable Arduino Header Kit

This kit provides four stackable headers designed for Arduino Main Board, Arduino Pro, and Arduino Mega. It contains two 8-pin headers and two 6-pin headers. The pin height clears the on-board USB-B connector. Basic soldering is required to attach the headers to a shield PCB.

For Shield Stacking Projects

Makers building multi-shield stacks benefit from the extra pin length that keeps boards separated. The kit suits developers prototyping with official Arduino form factors. Builders using non-Arduino boards with different pin spacing or lower-profile requirements should look elsewhere.

Four Headers With USB-B Clearance

The decisive specification is the header height engineered to clear the USB-B connector on supported Arduino boards. Without this clearance, stacked shields would short against the connector housing. Verify your board matches the listed models before purchasing.

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Price $4.99
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Product typeEngineering Development Tools

Questions about this item

How much extra power does the SparkFun Arduino Stackable Header Kit draw when shields are stacked and running continuously?

The headers are passive connectors with no active electronics, so they add no measurable power draw; total consumption depends entirely on the shields and Arduino board you attach.

What boards and tools must I already have to use the SparkFun Arduino Stackable Header Kit?

You need an Arduino Main Board, Arduino Pro or Arduino Mega, the shields you want to stack, a soldering iron, solder and basic soldering skill to attach the 8-pin and 6-pin headers.

Will the SparkFun Arduino Stackable Header Kit fit an older Arduino Duemilanove or Diecimila board?

The kit is specified for Arduino Main Board, Arduino Pro and Arduino Mega; pin spacing on legacy Duemilanove or Diecimila boards matches the Main Board layout, so the headers will physically fit, but clearance for the USB-B connector is only guaranteed on the listed models.

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