Arduino USB Host Shield MAX3421EE

Product detailed description

The Arduino USB Host Shield is an expansion board based on the MAX3421E chip that allows you to connect USB devices (e.g. keyboards, mice, gamepads or flash drives) to an Arduino board. Ideal for projects that require USB communication with external devices.

Key features:

• Compatible with most Arduino boards (Uno, Mega, Duemilanove, etc.).
• Based on the MAX3421E chip – a fully-fledged USB host controller.
• Supports USB HID (keyboards, mice, gamepads), USB Mass Storage and other devices.
• SPI interface for communication with the Arduino board.
• Google Android ADK support, supporting Android phones: G1, Nexus One, Nexus S, Motorola Droid X.

Specifications:

• USB Type A female (host port)
• Power supply: 5 V (directly from the Arduino board)
• Communication interface: SPI
• Compatible with 5 V logic
• Chip: MAX3421E

For the correct function of the shield it is necessary to connect the soldering bridges according to the picture:

Package contents:

• 1× Arduino USB Host Shield with MAX3421EE chip

Note:

• This product is not a standalone functional unit and may require professional installation.
• Product images are for illustration purposes only and may sometimes differ from the actual appearance of the item. However, this does not change its basic properties.
• Arduino Uno is not included in the package.
• After mounting the shield, please check that the pins from the bottom side do not touch the component housings on the bottom plate! This could cause a short circuit and destroy the shield or even the motherboard. Such damaged goods are not covered by the warranty!
• For correct function, it is necessary to install the USB Host Shield Library (e.g. from Oleg Mazurov).