Arduino Nano shield Otto robot
🤖 Arduino Nano Shield – Otto DIY Robot Expansion Board
The Arduino Nano Shield for Otto Robot is a compact, plug-and-play expansion board specially designed to simplify the wiring and connections for Otto DIY Robots. It provides dedicated ports for servos, sensors, and power — making it easy for beginners and students to build and customize walking, dancing, or obstacle-avoiding robots.
⚙️ Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Board Type | Expansion Shield for Arduino Nano |
| Microcontroller | Not included (compatible with Arduino Nano) |
| Servo Ports | 4–6 Servo headers (for legs, arms, head, etc.) |
| Sensor Ports | Ultrasonic sensor port (HC-SR04 compatible) |
| Power Input | 4x AA Battery Holder or external power (5–6V) |
| Onboard Switch | Yes (Power ON/OFF) |
| Compatible With | Arduino Nano, Otto DIY Robot, and variants |
| Material | FR-4 PCB, pre-soldered headers |
✅ Key Features
🧩 Plug-and-play ports for servo motors (leg, foot, head movements)
🎯 Compatible with HC-SR04 for obstacle detection
🔋 Onboard power switch and battery connection for portable use
🤖 Ideal for building Otto DIY walking/dancing robots
🔄 Compatible with Otto DIY open-source Arduino codes
🛠️ Applications
Otto walking robot
Dancing and gesture-control robots
STEM education kits
Arduino Nano-powered robotics and sensor platforms
📦 What You Might Need
✅ Arduino Nano board
✅ 4x Micro servo motors (SG90)
✅ Ultrasonic sensor (HC-SR04)
✅ Battery holder (4x AA)
✅ 3D printed Otto body (optional)