USB Host Library for SAMD



The USB Host Library for SAMD is based on the USB Host Shield Library 2.0 with modifications to work on Arduino and Arduino compatible SAMD boards. Some drivers (ftdi, pl2303, cdcacm, HID, MIDI, Xbox controller, and Playstation controller) have been tested and some not at all (ADK and Bluetooth). The Arduino Zero, M0, and MKR Zero boards are known to work. A few Adafruit M0 (Trinket M0 and Feather M0 Express) and Metro M4 boards are also known to work.

The library uses the built-in USB OTG hardware also known as the native USB port. The MAX3421E controller is not supported. The Arduino Due native USB port is not supported.

USB Host Library for SAMD

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