Engineers working with the compact MKR form factor often need a dedicated prototyping surface rather than a general-purpose Mega shield, and the Arduino MKR Proto Shield addresses that directly. It is available at Tech Depot India for Rs 1,120 — the Arduino MKR Proto Shield can be ordered from our store.
What is the Arduino MKR Proto Shield?
The Arduino MKR Proto Shield is a prototyping shield built to the MKR form factor, intended to mount onto an MKR-series board and provide a dedicated surface for custom circuitry. As with any proto shield, its function is to give designers a stable, board-shaped area for placing components and connectors around the host board's pin headers, without needing a fully fabricated custom PCB at the early design stage.
For integrators standardizing on the MKR footprint for space-constrained deployments, this shield is the layer that connects a bespoke circuit to the MKR board's pin-out. Full mechanical details for the MKR Proto Shield are documented on the product page.
Arduino MKR Proto Shield projects — what you can build
- Prototyping a custom sensor interface on the compact MKR footprint
- Validating a bench-test circuit before committing to a fabricated board
- Building a space-constrained interconnect for a small enclosure design
- Housing discrete components for a low-power MKR-based deployment
- Developing an add-on circuit for an MKR-based product prototype
Prototyping shield options compared
| Product | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Arduino MKR Proto Shield | Rs 1,120 | General-purpose prototyping shield for the MKR form factor |
| 3D Printer Controller Board RAMPS 1.4 Arduino Mega Shield RepRap Prusa Model | Rs 407 | Mega-format shield built specifically for 3D printer control |
| Arduino CNC Shield | Rs 146 | Mega-format shield oriented toward CNC-style stepper driving |
| Arduino Data Logger Shield | Rs 189 | Mega-format shield built specifically for data-logging |
Arduino MKR Proto Shield specifications
For the full and current Arduino MKR Proto Shield Specifications — board outline, header pitch, and prototyping area dimensions — refer to the product page before finalizing your design.
Buy Arduino MKR Proto Shield Online in India
The Arduino MKR Proto Shield can be purchased online in India from Tech Depot India, with delivery to Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai, and pan-India locations. All orders are prepaid via Razorpay (UPI, cards, or net-banking), and a GST invoice is issued for every transaction. Shipping from our Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, or Hyderabad hubs typically results in delivery within 8-10 working days, and the shield carries a 15-day warranty against manufacturing defects, provided any issue is reported within 5 days of receipt. For technical questions prior to purchase, contact us via WhatsApp or email techdepotindia@gmail.com, or browse related boards in the microcontrollers collection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Arduino MKR Proto Shield Price in India?
It is priced at Rs 1,120 at Tech Depot India, with a GST invoice included on every order.
What is the delivery timeline?
Orders are dispatched from Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, or Hyderabad and typically arrive pan-India within 8-10 working days.
Is this shield covered under warranty?
Yes, it carries a 15-day warranty on manufacturing defects, provided the issue is reported within 5 days of delivery.
What payment method is required, and is a GST invoice issued?
Only prepaid payment is accepted, via Razorpay (UPI, cards, or net-banking), and a GST invoice is issued with every order.