user10031: I have a motor shield.
I can put it on top of my arduino Mega and works perfect.
However, since the shield plugs in on top of the arduino board, I don't have access to 5V and GND from Arduino Mega.
I just have holes on the board with 5V and GND. (look at image)
Do I have to solder a cable there to have access to 5V and GND? or there is another easier way?

user42539: You can also use a Mega Screw Shield if you don't want to solder wires


user313: Since there are two grounds, a 2-pin terminal block of the type already on the board may fit. Or, since the shield doesn't obscure the far end of the Mega (the end with the high numbered I/Os), you could pick up 5V and Gnd there. The ends of the double-row female header have respectively, 2 each 5V and Gnd connectors. You would pick those up with breadboard wires, though it is admittedly less secure.

10031: <p>I have a motor shield.
I can put it on top of my arduino Mega and works perfect.</p>

<p>However, since the shield plugs in on top of the arduino board, I don't have access to 5V and GND from Arduino Mega.</p>

<p>I just have holes on the board with 5V and GND. (look at image)<a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/xf5Vg.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/xf5Vg.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>

<p>Do I have to solder a cable there to have access to 5V and GND? or there is another easier way?</p>
 42539: <p>You can also use a Mega Screw Shield if you don't want to solder wires
<a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/jpTFa.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/jpTFa.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>
 313: <p>Since there are two grounds, a 2-pin terminal block of the type already on the board may fit. Or, since the shield doesn't obscure the far end of the Mega (the end with the high numbered I/Os), you could pick up 5V and Gnd there. The ends of the double-row female header have respectively, 2 each 5V and Gnd connectors. You would pick those up with breadboard wires, though it is admittedly less secure.</p>
