Arduino USB Host Shield

The Arduino USB Host Shield adds USB interface capabilities to your Arduino board, allowing it to communicate with a wide variety of USB devices. Whether you're looking to connect a keyboard, mouse, game controller, or even a smartphone, this shield makes it possible by integrating the MAX3421E USB Host/SPI controller.

Compatible with Arduino Uno and Mega, the shield also supports both 5V and 3.3V operation, making it suitable for use with a range of microcontroller boards. With this shield, you can explore numerous USB applications such as wireless communication via Bluetooth dongles or interfacing with USB flash drives and digital cameras.

Supported Devices:

• HID Devices: Keyboards, mice, joysticks, etc.
• Game Controllers: PS3, PS4, XBOX360, Wii, etc.
• USB-to-Serial Converters: FTDI, PL-2303, GPS modules
• ADK Android Phones and Tablets
• Digital Cameras: Canon EOS, Powershot, Nikon DSLR and Point & Shoot
• Storage Devices: USB flash drives, SD card readers, external hard drives
• Bluetooth Dongles

Features:

• Based on the MAX3421E USB Host controller
• Provides USB host capabilities for Arduino
• Compatible with Arduino Uno and Mega
• Selectable 5V / 3.3V logic level
• Supports various USB devices and peripherals

Applications:

• Wireless communication via Bluetooth
• Controlling robots with game controllers
• Data logging from USB storage
• Interfacing with Android devices
• DIY input/output projects using HID devices

Package Includes:

• 1 x Arduino USB Host Shield