Microchip Android StarterKit with LEDs Shields

The Android 2.3.4 platform  introduces Android Open Accessory support, which allows external USB hardware (an Android USB accessory) to interact with an Android-powered device in a special "accessory" mode. When an Android-powered powered device is in accessory mode, the connected accessory acts as the USB host (powers the bus and enumerates devices) and the Android-powered device acts as the USB device. Android USB accessories are specifically designed to attach to Android-powered devices and adhere to a simple protocol (Android accessory protocol) that allows them to detect Android-powered devices that support accessory mode. Accessories must also provide 500mA at 5V for charging power. Many previously released Android-powered devices are only capable of acting as a USB device and cannot initiate connections with external USB devices. Android Open Accessory support overcomes this limitation and allows you to build accessories that can interact with an assortment of Android-powered devices by allowing the accessory to initiate the connection.

The Microchip PIC24F Accessory Development Start Kit for Android™ is a standalone board used for evaluating and developing electronic accessories for Google’s Android operating system for smartphones and tablets.The PIC24 Development StarterKit for Android™ provides all of the tools and resources required to get an accessory developer quickly started on Android devices.  The platform provides a library for accessing and talking to Android devices through the accessory framework found in the Android OS versions 2.3.4, 3.1 and later.


Android Starterkit Features :

  • USB On-The-Go (OTG) and nanoWatt XLP Technology
  • PIC24F 16-bit PIC® MCU with USB OTG
  • FULL I/O output
  • USB Power / UART (CP2102 UART on board)
  • DC5v / 3.3V / Power IN
  • RJ-11 to ICSP Adapter ICSP for Programming
  • Type A USB connector
  • Pre-installed Firmware  for Android (More information or sources code ,download here: http://www.microchip.com/android/  )
  • Arduino footprint compatible for prototyping

LEDs shields board Features :

  • Digital LEDs I/O    x16
  • Analog LEDs I/O   x6
  • FULL I/O output
  • SERVO x4
  • 2x DC Motor devices on board (DC motor is not included)
  • LEDs on/off
  • Potentiometer ADC x2
  • Arduino footprint compatible for prototyping


What will be shipping ?
  1. PIC24 Starterkit android board with Chip                              x1
  2. LEDs Shields breakboard (compatible Arduino / UNO)      x1
  3. USB cable                                                                                 x1
  4. Schematics for Android board and LEDs Shields               x1
  5. Download Demo of Android file (*.apk) : http://www.wide.hk/img/android/BasicAndroid.apk  OR
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microchip.android.BasicAccessoryDemo_API12&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5taWNyb2NoaXAuYW5kcm9pZC5CYXNpY0FjY2Vzc29yeURlbW9fQVBJMTIiXQ.. 
    (Sources code and Android files can be download from : http://www.microchip.com/android/ )


    Youtube Video Demo     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjX--xNuxfk


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Youtube Video Demo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjX--xNuxfk
PIC24 Starterkit Demo :

  • Analog I/O LEDs            (RA0~RA4)
  • Analog LEDs I/O            (RB13~RB15)
  • Button                              (RB0~RB1,RB4)
  • Potentiometer ADC       (RB3)
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