Computer Interface

Computer Interface

These interface boards and adapters make it simple to link a computer or host controller with external hardware. Breakout modules present USB‑C, Micro‑B or Mini‑B pins on a standard 0.1 in (2.54 mm) grid, allowing direct soldering to perfboards or insertion into breadboards. Level‑shifting adapters convert low‑voltage logic to RS‑232 or RS‑485 levels, providing reliable communication with legacy serial devices. USB‑to‑I²C converters let a PC act as an I²C master, supporting clock stretching and high‑speed transfers. Programmers expose a virtual serial port for AVR microcontrollers, enabling straightforward firmware uploads. Cables and connectors are designed to be compact and flexible, reducing clutter while maintaining full‑speed data rates. Together, these components offer robust, plug‑and‑play connectivity for a wide range of automation, robotics and embedded projects.

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CP2102N USB-to-Serial Adapter Carrier

Code: SKU-006894

This USB-to-serial adaptor lets you easily connect a TTL serial device to a PC by acting as a virtual serial port. The board is a Micro-USB carrier for the Silicon Labs CP2102N USB-to-UART bridge that provides access to all of its control signal pins and GPIO pins.

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Devantech Enhanced USB to ISS adaptor / communications module

Code: COM-40001

The USB-ISS module is a new enhanced version of Devantech's low cost USB-I2c module. The USB-ISS is able to connect to I2C, SPI and Serial buses as well as Digital I/O and Analog inputs. Powered from the USB cable the adaptor supplies 5v @ 70mA and operates as an I2C master. Works with Windows CE...

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Devantech USB to RS485B adaptor / communications module

Code: COM-040033

The USB-RS485-B module from Robot-Electronics (Devantech) allows for RS485 communication from a PC/Mac/Linux using a USB connection. It can be used to communicate with other hardware over RS485 protocol and can be used to generate DMX streams.

$ 39.95

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Pololu USB AVR Programmer v2.1

Code: SKU-004607

This in-system programmer can be used to program AVR microcontrollers and AVR-based controller boards, such as our A-Star 328PB Micro, Orangutan robot controllers, and the 3pi robot.

$ 19.95

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USB Micro-B Connector Breakout Board

Code: SKU-003713

This simple board breaks out all five pins of a USB Micro-B connector to a 0.1″ pin spacing that is compatible with standard perfboards, solderless breadboards, and 0.1″ connectors.

$ 3.25

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USB Mini-B Connector Breakout Board

Code: SKU-003303

This simple board breaks out all five pins of a USB Mini-B connector to a 0.1″ pin spacing that is compatible with standard perfboards, solderless breadboards, and 0.1″ connectors.

$ 3.30

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Pololu 23201a Serial Adapter Fully Assembled

Code: SKU-002344

This deluxe serial port adaptor (RS-232 adaptor) to convert logic-level signals to the higher voltages required for RS-232 and similar serial ports.

$ 22.95

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Pololu 23201a Serial Adapter Partial Kit

Code: SKU-002345

This item is the partial kit version of the 23201a serial adaptor. All surface-mount components are assembled; the 0.1″ breakaway male header strip and DB9 connector are included but not soldered.

$ 18.95

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Pololu Isolated USB-to-I²C Adapter

Code: SKU-010798

This USB-to-I²C adaptor enables a PC or other USB host to act as the controller on an I²C bus, reading and writing data from I²C target devices connected to the bus. It supports clock stretching and I²C clock speeds in excess of 1 MHz.

$ 14.95

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Pololu Isolated USB-to-I²C Adapter with Isolated Power

Code: SKU-010799

This USB-to-I²C adaptor enables a PC or other USB host to act as the controller on an I²C bus, reading and writing data from I²C target devices connected to the bus. It supports clock stretching and I²C clock speeds in excess of 1 MHz.

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