USB Host Shield for Arduino

A USB Host shield for Arduino that adds USB 2.0 full-speed and low-speed host functionality to your project. Allows your Arduino to communicate with USB devices such as keyboards, mice, game controllers, USB hubs, and more. Communicates via SPI and is compatible with Arduino Uno, Duemilanove, Mega, Mega 2560, and other boards with an SPI interface.

Key Features

• USB 2.0 Host – Full-speed and low-speed USB host support
• SPI Interface – Works with any microcontroller that has SPI
• Wide Arduino Compatibility – Uno, Duemilanove, Mega, Mega 2560, and compatible boards
• USB Hub Support – Connect multiple USB devices through a hub
• Shield Form Factor – Stacks directly onto Arduino headers

Ideal For

• Connecting USB keyboards, mice, or game controllers to Arduino
• USB device communication in embedded projects
• HID input for custom controllers and interfaces
• USB data logging and device interfacing

Package Contents

• 1× USB Host Shield for Arduino

Resources

• Arduino Library and Examples
• Arduino USB Host Library Reference
• Product Wiki