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Arduino USB Host Shield V2.0 ADK – Interface USB Peripherals with Arduino

$22.00

An advanced shield that enables Arduino boards (such as Uno and Mega) to act as a USB Host, allowing you to connect and communicate directly with USB peripherals like keyboards, mice, joysticks, Bluetooth dongles, and USB flash drives . Powered by the MAX3421E USB host controller, it supports Full-Speed (12 Mbps) and Low-Speed (1.5 Mbps) devices. The included USB Host Library simplifies adding USB functionality to your projects, making it accessible even for beginners .

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Key Features

MAX3421E Controller: High-performance USB host controller for managing peripheral communication .
Wide Device Class Support: Supports HID devices (keyboards, mice, joysticks), game controllers (PS3, Xbox360, Wii), USB-to-Serial adapters (FTDI, PL2303), Canon/Nikon cameras (PTP), and ADK-compatible Android devices .
Arduino Compatibility: Works with Uno, Duemilanove, Mega 2560, and Mega 1280 (Mega 2560 recommended for larger projects) .
Flexible Pin Assignment: SPI and Interrupt pins can be reconfigured to avoid conflicts with other shields (especially useful with Mega boards) .
USB Hub Support: Allows connecting multiple USB devices simultaneously via an external USB Hub .
User-Friendly Library: Free USB Host Library with ready-to-use examples for rapid prototyping .

Key Technical Specifications

Specification	Value
USB Controller	MAX3421E
Supported Speeds	Full-Speed (12 Mbps), Low-Speed (1.5 Mbps)
USB Connector	USB Type-A Female
Current Consumption	Up to 500 mA (depends on connected device)
Compatible Arduino Boards	Uno, Duemilanove, Mega 2560, Mega 1280
Dimensions	53 mm × 50 mm
USB Hub Support	Yes (via external Hub)