This is revision 2.0 of USB Host Shield. Thanks to the new interface layout it is now compatible with more Arduinos – not only UNO and Duemilanove but also big Mega and Mega 2560 work with the Standard variant of this shield out of the box. No more SPI re-wiring and code modifications – just…
The code supporting the USB Mass Storage Class of devices has been added to USB Host Shield 2.0 library and is available to download on GitHub. Mass storage devices include USB Flash drives, memory card readers, external hard drives/CD-ROMs, smartphones/tablets, and some others – almost anything that shows as a drive while connected to a…
If you’re a USB 3.0 cable user, then you may have found yourself wondering how long is too long for one of these cables? What is the maximum length of a USB 3.0 cable? The answer is not simple and can depend on many variables. This article will help to explain the length of USB…
What is the BEST USB C to Lightning cable? This is a question that many people are asking themselves these days, especially those who have recently bought new computers or phones with USB type C ports. There are plenty of cables out there for sale on Amazon and other sites, but not all of them…
USB Host Shield is an inexpensive ( $25 for the full-sized board and $20 for the Mini variant ), add-on board, for the Arduino development platform. The shield provides a USB Host interface, allowing full and low-speed communication with USB devices – keyboards, mice, joysticks, MIDI, digital cameras, Bluetooth, and many others. In the USB…
An addition of Human Input Device Class support to USB Host Shield library 2.0, announced several days ago allows using powerful and inexpensive input devices with a USB interface in Arduino projects. Sample sketches demonstrating sending and receiving data to one of the most useful HID device types – boot keyboard/mouse, have been released along…
Micro USB vs Micro HDMI? Seeing a lot of random cords of all various sizes and shapes can be daunting to anybody. If you do not have the understanding or knowledge of which cable is which or even better, what is used for what? Wouldn’t it be cool to identify the various types of these…
The smart TV from Samsung virtually eliminates the need for external wireless connections. You can watch your favorite shows and movies with the click of a button. You can even mirror the screen of your mobile device onto your big screen. But how do you get Chromecast to work? Many Samsung smart TVs include Chromecast…
I have both AirPods and AirPod Pros, and they both have the same problem: they appear to be “connected,” but the sound continues to come from the phone rather than the headphones. If your AirPods are connected but the sound is coming from your phone, turn it off and then back on your phone’s Bluetooth….
Jailbreaking the Firestick is a popular new trend among Amazon Fire TV Stick owners right now. Many people are wondering whether Jailbreaking Firestick is legal or illegal. In fact, many people jailbreak their Firestick and everything returns to normal, with no legal ramifications. If you are curious about Firestick Jailbreak, you should look for accurate…