Arduino SAMD (NANO 33 and MKR): SPI flash memory FAT FS

I have a couple of Arduino MKR WiFi 1010, and It’s potent, but I notice a tedious lack: there isn’t a Flash memory to store data. I have already written some articles on controlling external SPI Flash memory “How to use external SPI Flash memories”, but now I’d like to simplify the process, and I create a simple PCB shield to add external SPI Flash memory in the fastest way.

The PCB is straightforward, and I added some jumper soldered to select CS.

Arduino MKR WiFi 1010 SPI Flash PCB shield

From the up, you can see how the shield appears.

Arduino MKR WiFi 1010 SPI Flash memory shield

For my scope, I usually use a w25q64 chip that is 8Mb Flash, and It’s sufficient for all my scope.

Check the supported SPIFlash on my site.

Arduino MKR WiFi 1010 SPI Flash memory shield