Itead leonardo + Multi motor driver shield (arduino)

[akemhkakashi]

Hi, im planning to make a mobile robot which have the following characteristic:
2 motors - Tamiya twin motor gearbox (MO-TMY-70097)
1 servomotor - small robot gripper (RG02A)
3 Adjustable IR sensor switch (SN-E18-D80NK)
the robot basically can move around, avoid obstacles and pick up object

Question 1:
Which pins are actually used by the shield for motors and servos?
Question 2:
How do i connect them (motors and servo) altogether, do i need to ground them?
Question 3:
How do i use remaining pins (if any) for the IR sensor stated above? and again, how do i connect them? do i need to alter the port location on the shield? if yes, is it ok if i desoldering the connector pins on the shield and change it with other connector (e.g. male or female connector)

[robosang]

Are you from electronics background?

1st, learn how to use the microcontroller, do LED blinking, add sensor, then control motor, then add the gripper.

Do it from basic.

[akemhkakashi]

yes im currently pursue in mechatronics study, this is my first time working out with a shield and arduino microcontroller..
i already done some basic application like led blinking, using ldr, blinking etc.
the thing that im confused is that when i join the shield and the microcontroller (as stated above), the pins are closed/disabled by the shield.. i wonder if there is still available pins that is not used by the shield, or there are some pins i can use because the shield provide 4 motor usage, but i only want to use 2
any tips, recommendation and suggestion are gladly appreciated

[yonghui]

Hello,

which multi motor shield u are using. pls provide link to datasheet/ usermanual . else no one know to how connect also.

[robosang]

Yup, the link to the product would help us identify the correct item.

You should check the User's Manual or Schematic to identify the pin uses.

[akemhkakashi]

http://www.adafruit.com/products/81

this is the link for the product

sorry i am bad with manual and datasheet


edit: i got the answer.. mod may close the thread. thank you