The MyoWare Advanced Power Shield is crafted to use two standard CR2032 coin - cell batteries, powering the MyoWare Muscle Sensor efficiently. These batteries are connected in parallel, offering extended capacity at a stable 3.0V. Using battery power for the MyoWare Muscle Sensor provides a cleaner signal and removes the risk of a dangerous current path to the power grid. Due to the battery size, the remote cable header on the MyoWare Muscle Sensor can't pass through. If you need access to these connections, stack this Power Shield above the relevant boards. The MyoWare Muscle Sensor, to which this shield attaches, is an Arduino - powered all - in - one electromyography (EMG) sensor from Advancer Technologies. It measures muscle electrical activity, outputting 0 - Vs Volts based on muscle activity. Note that the MyoWare Power Shield and the MyoWare LED Shield have slightly different power voltages, so don't use them together. Start your journey with the MyoWare Power Shield now! Documents include Schematic, Eagle Files, MyoWare Sensor & Shields Guide, and GitHub.
Using the MyoWare Power Shield is easy. First, insert two standard CR2032 coin - cell batteries into the shield. Then connect it to the MyoWare Muscle Sensor. You'll enjoy a cleaner signal and not have to worry about a dangerous current path to the power grid. But keep in mind, because of the battery size, the remote cable header on the sensor can't pass through. If you need those connections, stack the power shield above the necessary boards. Also, don't use this shield and the MyoWare LED Shield at the same time as they have different power voltages. For maintenance, just make sure to replace the batteries when they run out. That's all you need to know to get the most out of your MyoWare Power Shield.
