USB Communication with Android/Arduino

Question

I am working on this Android application that needs to communicate over USB. I have an Archos 101 Tablet (specifications here: http://www.archos.com/products/ta/archos_101it/spe

Answer 1

If you have root and can hack your kernel, FTDI offers its D2XX driver for Android OS. Check its website, please.

If your Android device is 3.1+, you should be able to use Android USB host to talk with Arduino. However, I met some issues on this.

If you have ADK/UHS at hand, your Arduino can act as USB host and talk to Android USB device. Even in same hardware, if your Android OS is quite old like 1.5/1.6, you have to use ADB interface rather than ADK (Accessory Developer Kit) protocol.

If you have Bluetooth, you can write your own Bluetooth SPP in your app.

If you can handle WiFi, you can write app to communication with socket, or via latest WiFi direct mode in Android.

Communication is various. However, it depends your hardware.