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Arduino USB Host Shield
Discontinued
The Arduino USB Host Shield lets you connect USB devices directly to your Arduino board. Based on the MAX3421E USB peripheral/host controller, it supports full-speed USB peripheral and full-/low-speed host operation compliant with USB 2.0. Arduino communicates with the MAX3421E via SPI through the ICSP header.
Supported Device Classes
- HID Devices – Keyboards, mice, joysticks
- Game Controllers – Sony PS3, Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360
- USB-to-Serial Converters – FTDI, PL-2303, ACM, certain phones and GPS receivers
- Android ADK – ADK-capable Android phones and tablets
- Digital Cameras – Canon EOS/Powershot, Nikon DSLRs and P&S (via PTP)
- Mass Storage – USB sticks, memory card readers, external hard drives
- Bluetooth Dongles – Wireless connectivity via USB Bluetooth adapters
Key Features
- MAX3421E USB Controller – Full-speed USB 2.0 host and peripheral support
- SPI Communication – Pins 10–13 on UNO, pins 10/50–52 on Mega (via ICSP header)
- 500 mA Output – When Arduino is powered via the barrel jack
- Arduino Shield Form Factor – Plugs directly into UNO, Mega, and compatible boards
Specifications
- USB Controller – MAX3421E
- Operating Voltage – 5V
- Max USB Current – 500 mA (barrel jack power) / 400 mA (USB power)
- SPI Select Pin – Pin 10
Ideal For
- Connecting keyboards, mice, and game controllers to Arduino
- USB mass storage and data logging
- Android ADK development
- Interfacing with digital cameras and Bluetooth dongles
Package Contents
- 1× Arduino USB Host Shield
