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USB Host Shield for Arduino

Pop this fully assembled USB Host Shield on top of your Arduino UNO or Mega to control any USB slave device from your Arduino! You can now connect thumbdrives, digital cameras, bluetooth dongles and more straight to your Arduino!

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  • Yes (5V 3.3V and VBUS jumpers)
  • No
  • 74HC125
  • 74AHC125D

Availability: SHIPS TODAY

Last Updated: 04/19/2024

Tinkersphere

$19.39

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Use this USB Host Shield to plug USB devices straight into your Arduino! Control any USB slave device from your Arduino. Just place this fully assembled shield on top of your Arduino UNO or Mega for easy integration with USB devices such as thumbdrives, digital cameras, wifi dongles, bluetooth dongles, etc!

Specifications:

  • USB Host Shield for Arduino
  • Compatible with Arduino UNO, Mega & Leonardo (can also be used with other Arduino Compatible boards such as the Pro Mini & Micro using a breadboard)
  • Runs at 3.3V or 5V (depends on VIN)
  • Supports Google Android ADK for connecting your Arduino with the G1, Nexus One, Nexus S, Motorola Droid X and more.
  • Chipset: Max3421
  • Compatible Arduino Library: https://github.com/felis/USB_Host_Shield_2.0
  • Supports many HID devices, FTDI, ADK, ACM, PL2303, Bluetooth, SPP communication, and mass storage devices
  • Chip 74AHC125D supports PS3, PS4, PS5, PS Buzz, Wii, Switch Pro, and Xbox controllers

 

Note: If you are using the USB Host Shield with 74HC125 chip instead of 74AHC125D chip and try to connect a PS4 controller you will see the message "OSC did not start". If this happens, you need the 74AHC125D version of the USB Host Shield which is available above.

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Is this pre soldered?
Yes. Fully assembled and soldered.
Default User Icon Johnny · 09/01/2022
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are the 3.3v power select, 5v power select, 5v VBUS power select properly pre soldered? or do i have to solder them myself? ty
You can add a message to request 3.3V or 5V pre-soldered when placing the order and they\'ll solder it for you.
Default User Icon aa · 02/02/2023
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Can you confirm this is using the correct chips for xbox controller functionality. The board must have an ADK vs DK only chip.
Yes, it works with Xbox controllers. It uses the MAX3421E chipset.
Default User Icon Thomas · 07/18/2023
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Will this work with the PS3 navigation controllers? I can\'t seem to get the bluetooth dongle to respond or function at all.
Yes. You need the 74AHC125D version for using it with PS3 controllers.
Default User Icon Mike · 07/22/2023
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will this work with Leonardo?
Yes it will.
Default User Icon anthony · 10/12/2023
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