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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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See the g[http://arduino.cc/en/Guide/ArduinoMini uide to the Arduino Mini] for information on connecting the adapter to the Mini. | See the g[http://arduino.cc/en/Guide/ArduinoMini uide to the Arduino Mini] for information on connecting the adapter to the Mini. | ||
| − | How to buy | + | == How to buy == |
| − | Click here: | + | Click here to buy [http://www.geeetech.com/usb-serial-ft232rl-converter-light-p-78.html USB serial FT232RL converter] |
Revision as of 02:36, 13 May 2014
Introduction
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
Pinout of the original Mini USB Adapter
Pinout of the revised Mini USB Adapter
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
