If you have ever wondered what USB-C and USB-A cables are compatible with your devices, then this article is for you! The truth is that there are so many options out there that it can be hard to know which one will work best. That’s where the best USB C and USB A Power Tester…
Let’s look at the positives and negatives of USB 3.0 Vs USB 3.1. USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 are the newest versions of USB technology on the market today, with each boasting its own benefits and drawbacks that have led to a debate between consumers about which is better for their needs. For this article,…
If you have actually only ever used a computer with a single monitor, you have no idea what you’re missing. Upgrading to a second monitor can appear frustrating for inexperienced users, however, before long it becomes second nature, and your productivity shoots through the roof. The idea of reverting and being restricted to a single…
This is a USB Host Shield designed to be easily combined with the “Mini” variant of Arduino Board, specifically, Sparkfun 3.3V Arduino Pro Mini. It will also work with other 3.3V Arduinos. Also, due to its’ small size, it can be used as a general MAX3421E breakout board. This shield is fully compatible and supported…
This is an assembly guide for Analog Devices ADuM4160-based full/low speed. USB Isolator kits, released in October 2009, have been popular among PC-based test instrument users, software-defined radio operators, and DIY audio builders, to name a few. It is a reliable and quite affordable way to provide galvanic isolation between the host PC and USB…
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…