How do I get ahold of an SmartThings Shield?

General Discussion
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Hey tcn @thomasnerison,
Sounds like a cool project.

Our quickstart guide for the shield is over at http://build.smartthings.com/arduino/
That will get you setup with the Arduino library.

On the layout and pins - it’s actually quite interesting. There’s a switch on the shield that allows you to toggle between communication with the shield via pins 0,1 or 2,3. I’ve had a times where that switch really came in handy - particularly for debugging.

Otherwise, it’s as you would expect with the headers all carried through. The one thing I would change in a future run is to have each of the header pins labeled on the shield. I find that I need to match the shield up with an Uno to be sure I’m connecting to the right header.

Please let me know if I can help with more specifics.

Thanks,
danny@smartthings.com

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That was the kit-only launch - you can get your shields now: https://shop.smartthings.com/#/products/smartthings-shield-arduino

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Hi Danny @megapixel

Thanks for the reply, I thought I already responded but apparently I didn’t send it. I was happy to see the store open this week and my shield is on the way!

What’s the purpose for reserving pin 6? Is it reserved due to a future use with a firmware update on the thingshield, or is it reserved for future revisions of the shield?

I added even more functionality to my project, including integrating a fan control, a wired motion sensor, a piezo speaker, and control for remote-controlled appliance/light switches. I am thinking about posting it to projects if I have time.

Thanks,
Tom

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[updated]
Hey @thomasnerison,
That sounds like great stuff.

Note, pin 6 is hardware reserved for the shield.
Talking with @Urman, [edit] you should avoid using pin 6.

Thanks,
Danny

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You guys ship fast!

Working on a thermostat circuit for my remote-control air conditioner right now.

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How can I get the data sheet of the Smart Things Arduino Shield?