Make your Arduino the boss of USB devices. Usually, an Arduino is a "slave" device that plugs into a computer. The Mini USB Host Shield 2.0 flips the script, allowing your microcontroller to act as the "Host" and control other USB hardware directly. Powered by the robust MAX3421E chip, this compact module lets you plug in keyboards, mice, PS4 controllers, and even Android phones to your project via a simple SPI connection. It is the essential tool for adding sophisticated user interfaces to your robotics or automation builds.
- MAX3421E STANDARD: Built around the industry-standard MAX3421E USB controller, ensuring full compatibility with the widely used "USB Host Shield Library 2.0" for easy coding.
- HID PERIPHERALS: Instantly supports Human Interface Devices, allowing you to read inputs from standard USB keyboards and mice without needing a PC.
- GAME CONTROLLER HUB: Perfect for robotics, it enables you to control motors and servos using wired or wireless (via dongle) PS3, PS4, Xbox, and Wii controllers.
- ANDROID ADK READY: Fully compatible with the Google Android Open Accessory Development Kit, allowing your Arduino to communicate two-way with Android smartphones and tablets.
- DSLR CAMERA CONTROL: Supports the PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol), meaning you can use this shield to trigger shutters or adjust settings on Canon and Nikon cameras remotely.
- COMPACT SPI FOOTPRINT: Designed with a tiny form factor to stack perfectly with Arduino Pro Mini boards or fit into tight enclosures where full-sized shields won't work.
