Computer Interface

Pololu USB-to-Serial Adapter
Pololu item #: 391
Price: $14.95
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Pololu USB-to-Serial Adapter

The Pololu USB-to-serial adapter is a tiny unit that makes it easy to connect a microcontroller project to a PC. You can connect the adapter directly to a microcontroller without an RS-232-to-TTL level converter. It is USB 2.0-compatible and will work with your existing programs that interface with a serial port.

Parallax USB to Serial (RS-232) Adapter #28030
Pololu item #: 1606
Price: $14.99
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Parallax USB to Serial (RS-232) Adapter #28030

This USB to serial (RS-232) adapter lets you connect your RS-232 serial devices to a USB port on your PC or laptop.

Pololu USB AVR Programmer
Pololu item #: 1300
Price: $19.95
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Pololu USB AVR Programmer

This device is a programmer for AVR-based controllers, such as our Orangutan robot controllers and the 3pi robot. The programmer emulates an AVRISP v2 on a virtual serial port, making it compatible with standard AVR programming software. Two additional features help with building and debugging projects: a TTL-level serial port for general-purpose communication and a SLO-scope for monitoring signals and voltage levels.

Micro Maestro 6-Channel USB Servo Controller (Assembled)
Pololu item #: 1350
Price: $24.95
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Micro Maestro 6-Channel USB Servo Controller (Assembled)

The six-channel Micro Maestro takes serial servo controllers to the next level by incorporating native USB and internal scripting control. Whether you want the best servo controller available (0.25μs resolution with built-in speed and acceleration control) or a general I/O controller (e.g. to interface with a sensor or ESC via your USB port), this tiny, versatile controller will deliver. The fully assembled version ships with header pins installed.

Micro Maestro 6-Channel USB Servo Controller (Partial Kit)
Pololu item #: 1351
Price: $23.95
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Micro Maestro 6-Channel USB Servo Controller (Partial Kit)

The six-channel Micro Maestro takes serial servo controllers to the next level by incorporating native USB and internal scripting control. Whether you want the best servo controller available (0.25μs resolution with built-in speed and acceleration control) or a general I/O controller (e.g. to interface with a sensor or ESC via your USB port), this tiny, versatile controller will deliver. Header pins are included but not soldered into this partial kit version (all surface-mount components are soldered).

Logomatic v2 Serial SD Datalogger
Pololu item #: 1623
Price: $59.95
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Logomatic v2 Serial SD Datalogger

SparkFun’s Logomatic v2 incorporates an NXP LPC2148 ARM7 microcontroller with USB, LiPo battery charging, and microSD support to create a highly flexible logger. The default firmware supports serial logging and 8 channels of analog voltage logging, and a bootloader allows for custom modification of the open-source firmware without the need for an external programmer.

USB Cable A to Mini-B 6 ft.
Pololu item #: 130
Price: $3.75
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USB Cable A to Mini-B 6 ft.

This USB cable is six feet long, has a male, type-A connector on one end, and a male, mini-B connector on the other.

USB Cable A to Mini-B 3 ft. Retractable
Pololu item #: 1130
Price: $4.95
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USB Cable A to Mini-B 3 ft. Retractable

This retractable USB cable can be extended up to a length of 3 feet, has a male, type-A connector on one end, and a male, mini-B connector on the other. The unused cable coils compactly around the central, spring-driven spool.

uLog 3-Channel Analog Datalogger
Pololu item #: 1622
Price: $19.95
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uLog 3-Channel Analog Datalogger

The uLog is a tiny analog-voltage logger with a 3.3V TTL serial interface. It uses an Atmel ATtiny24 AVR to sample three analog voltage channels at 50 Hz with 10-bit resolution and stores the data on an AT45DB161D 16 Mbit flash IC, which allows for approximately two hours of logging when running the default firmware.

Pololu 23201a Serial Adapter Fully Assembled
Pololu item #: 126
Price: $11.50
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Pololu 23201a Serial Adapter Fully Assembled

This deluxe serial port adapter (RS-232 adapter) converts logic-level signals to the higher voltages required for RS-232 and similar serial ports. Unlike competing units, the Pololu serial adapter operates over a 3-5.5 V supply range and gives you access to all eight of the signal lines available on a DB9 connector, including five transmit lines and three receive lines.

Pololu 23201a Serial Adapter Partial Kit
Pololu item #: 127
Price: $9.95
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Pololu 23201a Serial Adapter Partial Kit

This item is the partial kit version of the 23201a serial adapter. All surface-mount components are assembled; the 12-pin header and DB9 connector are included but not soldered.

DB9 Extension Cable M-F 6 ft.
Pololu item #: 129
Price: $3.75
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DB9 Extension Cable M-F 6 ft.

This six-foot straight-through DB9 extension cable has a male connector on one end and a female connector on the other.

Orangutan USB Programmer
Pololu item #: 740
Price: $27.95
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Orangutan USB Programmer

This compact programmer can program the Orangutan, Orangutan SV-168, Orangutan LV-168, and Baby Orangutan robot controllers, as well as the 3pi robot, through a USB connection. The on-board USB-to-serial adapter allows the unit to look like a serial AVRISP programmer to your programming software. The serial port TX and RX lines are connected to separate pads so that the programmer can also be used as a USB-to-serial adapter.