A new USB device has been unveiled by SparkFun called the Electric Sheep which has been deigned to provide Android developers with an easier route to create Android apps and accessories using Android open accessory protocol.
The new Electric Sheep board created by SparkFun is based on the ATMega2560 microcontroller and bootloader and features a USB-host connector for quick connection to Android devices. Allowing the creation of accessories for Android using the Arduino IDEA and HandBag.
SparkFun Director of Marketing AnnDrea Boe explains: “This product represents months of prototyping and design by the SparkFun engineers and will give its users free reign to create accessories for the Android system.
Features:
- ATMEGA2560-16AU Microcontroller Pre-loaded with Mega 2560 Bootloader
- USB-Host Connector On-board for Connection to Android Devices
- Create Android Accessories using the Arduino IDE and HandBag
- Arduino-style Pin Configuration
- FTDI Header for Programming
- Input Voltage: 6-15VDC
- Dimensions are 53.50 x 101.50mm
Pricing and availability
ElectricSheep is priced at $79.95 per unit and is now available to buy.
