One part that I find myself using somewhat regularly in microcontroller-based experiments is the “USB power bank” that provides USB-standard 5-V DC output and offers some basic protection features.
Using Arduino and ESP32 as USB Host. The code uses the infamous mini USB host shield from Aliexpress, etc.. The image below shows the shield with the uncut trace to the '+' side of the USB connector.
This project creates an interface to combine easy accessed Arduino Nano and Arduino Mini USB Host Shield. This can be meaningless as USB Host Shield for Arduino Uno is everywhere on the market. If ...
[Hans Peter] wanted to move away from using full Arduino boards in his projects. One of the components he rarely used after the development stage is the USB hardware. Once the firmware is flashed to ...
Mass production is a wonderful thing. Prices fall, and hobby hackers get cheap gear. The mind then wanders towards what can be done with it. So it’s little wonder that someone like [Aaron Christophel] ...
PD Micro is the first Arduino-compatible board with USB Type-C Power Delivery, which allows your project to make use of voltages from 5-20 V. It’s perfect for projects that would require separate ...