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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Pololu USB AVR Programmer

Code: COM-40004

This device is a programmer for AVR-based controllers, such as our Orangutan robot controllers and the 3pi robot. The programmer emulates an STK500 on a virtual serial port, making it compatible with standard AVR programming software.

$ 40.95

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Pololu USB-to-Serial Adapter

Code: COM-40021

The Pololu USB-to-serial adaptor is a tiny unit that makes it easy to connect a microcontroller project to a PC. You can connect the adaptor directly to a microcontroller without an RS-232-to-TTL level converter.

$ 20.95

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Thin (2mm) USB Cable A to Micro-B, 6 ft, Low/Full-Speed Only

Code: SKU-003025

This Micro-USB cable is extremely thin (2mm diameter), light, and flexible, which makes it easier to use than bulkier cables that tend to take up more desk space and pull small devices off tables.

$ 6.95

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Thin (2mm) USB Cable A to Mini-B, 5 ft., Low/Full-Speed Only

Code: SKU-005268

This Mini-USB cable is extremely thin (2mm diameter), light, and flexible, which makes it easier to use than bulkier cables that tend to take up more desk space and pull small devices off tables. It is five feet long (1.5 m) and has a male Type-A connector and a male Mini-B connector.

$ 5.95

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USB 2.0 Type-C Connector Breakout Board (usb07a)

Code: SKU-004823

This simple board breaks out the power, USB 2.0 data, configuration, and sideband pins of a USB Type-C connector to a 0.1″ spacing that is compatible with standard perfboards, solderless breadboards, and 0.1″ connectors.

$ 5.95

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USB 2.0 Type-C Connector Breakout Board (usb07b)

Code: SKU-006395

This simple board breaks out the power, USB 2.0 data, configuration, and sideband pins of a USB Type-C connector to a 0.1″ spacing that is compatible with standard perfboards, solderless breadboards, and 0.1″ connectors.

$ 4.95

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USB Cable A to Micro-B, 6 ft

Code: CCW-20153

This Micro-USB cable is 6 ft (1.8 m) long and is terminated on one end by a Type-A USB plug and on the other by a Micro-B USB plug. This cable works with high-speed USB devices.

$ 6.95

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