I have an Mega 2560 board but not the ADK version. I am working on a project that I would eventually like to control with either my Droid Phone or Ipad.
Are there shields or add ons that I can get that will make my Arduino android compatible or do I need to buy an ADK board?
No ADK can I work with Android?
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Re: No ADK can I work with Android?
there are a couple of different usb host shields out there. sparkfun has one for $25.00.
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Re: No ADK can I work with Android?
So all that needs is a way to communicate via USB host shield? Will this be run through a computer from the Android?there are a couple of different usb host shields out there. sparkfun has one for $25.00.
Would a Wifi or Bluetooth shield allow me to run the Arduino from the Android wirelessly?
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Re: No ADK can I work with Android?
well, the adk is pretty much just a mega 2560, with a usb host interface. just plop the shield on the mega and plug in your android device.
of course, if your android device has usb on-the-go, you could just get one of those micro-b to a adapters and plug into the available usb port on the mega.
there's no reason, (that i know of), that either bluetooth or wifi should not work.
of course, if your android device has usb on-the-go, you could just get one of those micro-b to a adapters and plug into the available usb port on the mega.
there's no reason, (that i know of), that either bluetooth or wifi should not work.
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