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product_id: 111859238
title: "ARCELI USB Host Shield for Arduino UNO MEGA 2560 Support with Google Android ADK HUB"
brand: "arceli"
price: "R541"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
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# Fast Data Transfer Android Compatibility USB Host Support ARCELI USB Host Shield for Arduino UNO MEGA 2560 Support with Google Android ADK HUB

**Brand:** arceli
**Price:** R541
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔧 Elevate Your Arduino Game!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ARCELI USB Host Shield for Arduino UNO MEGA 2560 Support with Google Android ADK HUB by arceli
- **How much does it cost?** R541 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- arceli enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted arceli brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Design:** Lightweight and portable, perfect for on-the-go projects.
- • **Seamless Connectivity:** Easily connect your Arduino to USB devices and Android platforms.
- • **Extended Functionality:** Unlocks a world of possibilities with USB peripherals.
- • **Versatile Compatibility:** Works with various Arduino models including UNO and MEGA.
- • **Long-lasting Performance:** Designed for durability, ensuring years of reliable use.

## Overview

The ARCELI USB Host Shield is a powerful accessory for Arduino enthusiasts, enabling seamless connectivity with USB devices and Android platforms. Compatible with multiple Arduino models, this compact and lightweight shield opens up a world of possibilities for your projects, ensuring long-lasting performance and versatility.

## Description

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Review: Worked Well as Wireless USB Keyboard Remote Control (up to 256 outputs?) - My objective was simply to use a very inexpensive (<$20) Logitech USB Keyboard as a "remote control" of one MAX7219 board with 64 LEDs (8x8 matrix) on an Arduino UNO - 5v at about 3mA per LED at max intensity of "15." This could easily be made to control 256 LEDs with 4 x 7219's, right? I have not tried that yet. Range is over 30 feet - never tested longest range; whatever max wireless keyboard capability is. HOWEVER, there were a couple curious QUIRKS I have yet to work out. Seems I MUST POWER the combo of UNO/HOST SHLD from the UNO USB from a PC or a power cube in an outlet; will typically not work using only DC Power Input Socket on UNO - i.e. will not work dependably with no power to the USB port... it tries to... and will sometimes if it WAS just powered from the USB and unplug it with power to the VDC port, but will not initiate on reset with DC power alone. I've tried fooling the UNO USB port into thinking it was powered from a cube... injecting 5v/3.3v to the USB, but that is not working just yet. I've scoured the schematics of both UNO and HOST SHLD, but still confused what is special about the USB power on the UNO versus the 5 VDC input power - appear to be the same difference. Also, HOST SHLD is supposed to pass I/O through but digital pins that worked to control 7219 from the UNO alone, no longer worked out of the HOST SHLD header. I moved them to A0, A1 & A2, (as shown in the photo) and it works fine. Still have to investigate what happened to those digital I/O. ALSO, there are MANY online videos about using this HOST SHLD card and the 7219, but I found I had to watch quite a few to get all the info I needed to make this work as I wanted - any single ASCII keyboard code can be assigned to any single LED - and that's all I was after. Thanks for reading!
Review: piece of junk - Arrived with pins bent very badly. More importantly, Arduino UNO (and others) is completely unresponsive when this board is attached. Will not even blink an LED. You can't upload any sketches nor get anything from the serial port. Arduino works fine once you remove this piece of junk. A visual inspection did not reveal anything obvious and a quick check with an Ohm meter did not show any shorts or similar. Would give it zero stars if I could.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07J2KKGZ4 |
| Brand | ARCELI |
| Card Description | Dedicated |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars (281) |
| Date First Available | November 5, 2018 |
| Hardware Platform | Arduino |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1.97 x 0.39 x 1.97 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.317 ounces |
| Item model number | 00241 |
| Manufacturer | ARCELI |
| Number of Processors | 1 |
| Operating System | Android 2.3.4 |
| Processor Brand | Atmel |
| Product Dimensions | 1.97 x 0.39 x 1.97 inches |
| RAM | LPDDR3 |
| Rear Webcam Resolution | 1 Pixels |
| Screen Resolution | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| Series | ARCELI USB Host Shield |
| Standing screen display size | 590.95 Inches |
| Wireless Type | Bluetooth |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ARCELI
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Included Components:** 1 * USB Host Shield Support Google Android ADK & UNO MEGA Duemilanove 2560
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 1 TB
- **Model Name:** ARCELI USB Host Shield

## Images

![ARCELI USB Host Shield for Arduino UNO MEGA 2560 Support with Google Android ADK HUB - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61CZPs7Wr1L.jpg)
![ARCELI USB Host Shield for Arduino UNO MEGA 2560 Support with Google Android ADK HUB - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61RRcOmMQfL.jpg)
![ARCELI USB Host Shield for Arduino UNO MEGA 2560 Support with Google Android ADK HUB - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61g+eRWPf4L.jpg)
![ARCELI USB Host Shield for Arduino UNO MEGA 2560 Support with Google Android ADK HUB - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61rNYiLMXnL.jpg)
![ARCELI USB Host Shield for Arduino UNO MEGA 2560 Support with Google Android ADK HUB - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61wJ0arouYL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worked Well as Wireless USB Keyboard Remote Control (up to 256 outputs?)
*by J***R on August 22, 2024*

My objective was simply to use a very inexpensive (<$20) Logitech USB Keyboard as a "remote control" of one MAX7219 board with 64 LEDs (8x8 matrix) on an Arduino UNO - 5v at about 3mA per LED at max intensity of "15." This could easily be made to control 256 LEDs with 4 x 7219's, right? I have not tried that yet. Range is over 30 feet - never tested longest range; whatever max wireless keyboard capability is. HOWEVER, there were a couple curious QUIRKS I have yet to work out. Seems I MUST POWER the combo of UNO/HOST SHLD from the UNO USB from a PC or a power cube in an outlet; will typically not work using only DC Power Input Socket on UNO - i.e. will not work dependably with no power to the USB port... it tries to... and will sometimes if it WAS just powered from the USB and unplug it with power to the VDC port, but will not initiate on reset with DC power alone. I've tried fooling the UNO USB port into thinking it was powered from a cube... injecting 5v/3.3v to the USB, but that is not working just yet. I've scoured the schematics of both UNO and HOST SHLD, but still confused what is special about the USB power on the UNO versus the 5 VDC input power - appear to be the same difference. Also, HOST SHLD is supposed to pass I/O through but digital pins that worked to control 7219 from the UNO alone, no longer worked out of the HOST SHLD header. I moved them to A0, A1 & A2, (as shown in the photo) and it works fine. Still have to investigate what happened to those digital I/O. ALSO, there are MANY online videos about using this HOST SHLD card and the 7219, but I found I had to watch quite a few to get all the info I needed to make this work as I wanted - any single ASCII keyboard code can be assigned to any single LED - and that's all I was after. Thanks for reading!

### ⭐ piece of junk
*by L***E on April 18, 2021*

Arrived with pins bent very badly. More importantly, Arduino UNO (and others) is completely unresponsive when this board is attached. Will not even blink an LED. You can't upload any sketches nor get anything from the serial port. Arduino works fine once you remove this piece of junk. A visual inspection did not reveal anything obvious and a quick check with an Ohm meter did not show any shorts or similar. Would give it zero stars if I could.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worked great for addiing a keyboard to an arduino Mega2560
*by J***S on April 10, 2021*

Got this shield to add a PC USB keyboard to an Arduino Mega2560 project. Used the library listed in the product description on Amazon. This library is also available in the Arduino IDE library manager. Found the manual for the shield at the site listed in the product description. To set up the board for a PC keyboard, the 5 volt USB power jumper was soldered, and the power to the shield 3.3v and 5v jumpers were soldered. Everything worked fine using the library's example "USBHIDBootKbd" Arduino sketch.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-18*