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== Introduction  ==
 
== Introduction  ==
  
[[Image:Mini_usb.jpg]]
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This board converts a USB connection into 5 volt TX and RX that you can connect straight to the Arduino Mini or other microcontrollers, allowing them to talk to the computer. It is based on the FT232RL chip from FTDI ([http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm drivers] are included with the Arduino software).
 
This board converts a USB connection into 5 volt TX and RX that you can connect straight to the Arduino Mini or other microcontrollers, allowing them to talk to the computer. It is based on the FT232RL chip from FTDI ([http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm drivers] are included with the Arduino software).
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Connecting to the Arduino Mini
 
Connecting to the Arduino Mini
  
See the g[http://arduino.cc/en/Guide/ArduinoMini uide to the Arduino Mini] for information on connecting the adapter to the Mini.
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See the [http://arduino.cc/en/Guide/ArduinoMini guide to the Arduino Mini] for information on connecting the adapter to the Mini.
  
 
== How to buy ==
 
== How to buy ==
  
 
Click here to buy [http://www.geeetech.com/usb-serial-ft232rl-converter-light-p-78.html USB serial FT232RL converter]
 
Click here to buy [http://www.geeetech.com/usb-serial-ft232rl-converter-light-p-78.html USB serial FT232RL converter]

Latest revision as of 06:49, 26 January 2015

Introduction

NANO USB1.jpg

This board converts a USB connection into 5 volt TX and RX that you can connect straight to the Arduino Mini or other microcontrollers, allowing them to talk to the computer. It is based on the FT232RL chip from FTDI (drivers are included with the Arduino software).

Features

Mini usb pinout.png

Pinout of the original Mini USB Adapter

Mini usb pinout new.png

Pinout of the revised Mini USB Adapter

Attach:mini_usb_schematic.pdf

Connecting to the Arduino Mini

See the guide to the Arduino Mini for information on connecting the adapter to the Mini.

How to buy

Click here to buy USB serial FT232RL converter