Category: Food & Desserts
Took a chance on this ADK board even though I'm not a hardcore tinkerer, and the Android Open Accessory hookup was way smoother than I expected. The pins and layout are clearly labeled, so I had my first accessory prototype running within an evening. Solid buy for the price.
My Android phone finally talks to my own DIY gadgets—the ADK board makes the host-mode handshake painless. I had a custom sensor rig running in under an hour, and the pin layout is clearly labeled which saved me from frying anything. Exactly what I needed for prototyping.
The USB host shield connects seamlessly with my Android phone, and the board's documentation made setup surprisingly painless. I've already prototyped two accessory ideas this weekend without any wiring headaches.
