USB Host Shield for Arduino UNO MEGA Development Board
The USB Host Shield for Arduino UNO MEGA allows Arduino boards to operate as a USB Host, enabling direct communication with USB devices such as keyboards, mice, game controllers, barcode scanners, USB flash drives, Bluetooth USB dongles, MIDI devices, and many other Human Interface Devices (HID).
Powered by the MAX3421E USB Host Controller, this shield provides reliable USB host functionality for Arduino UNO, Arduino Mega 2560, and compatible development boards. It is widely used by students, electronics engineers, robotics developers, and IoT enthusiasts for creating advanced embedded systems and automation projects.
Whether you're building a robotic arm controlled by a USB gamepad, connecting a USB keyboard for data entry, interfacing with barcode scanners for inventory systems, or experimenting with USB communication protocols, this USB Host Shield offers a simple and efficient solution.
The shield is fully compatible with the popular USB Host Shield Library 2.0, making it easy to integrate into Arduino IDE projects with extensive examples and community support.
Ideal for educational laboratories, university research, robotics competitions, automation projects, and industrial prototyping in Bangladesh.
Features:
- MAX3421E USB Host Controller
- Supports Arduino UNO R3
- Compatible with Arduino Mega 2560
- USB Host functionality
- Supports USB HID devices
- Keyboard and Mouse interface
- USB Gamepad support
- USB Flash Drive support
- Bluetooth USB Dongle compatible
- MIDI USB Device support
- Barcode Scanner compatible
- SPI Communication Interface
- Open Source Arduino Library
- Easy Arduino IDE Integration
- Reliable USB Device Communication
Specifications:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | USB Host Shield |
| USB Controller IC | MAX3421E |
| Communication | SPI Interface |
| USB Standard | USB 2.0 Full Speed |
| Compatible Boards | Arduino UNO R3, Arduino Mega 2560 |
| Operating Voltage | 5V |
| USB Connector | Type-A Female |
| Interface | SPI |
| Library Support | USB Host Shield Library 2.0 |
| Programming Platform | Arduino IDE |