I would like to read some potentiometers into my android phone. Is it possible to connect an arduino (ideally the arduino pro w/ USB-Serial-FTDI) to an android phone*? Other than the software part, I'm also wondering about the physical connection. I can't find a micro-b to micro-b usb cable on the internet.
*I have an Android phone that runs version 4.x and another that runs 4.4.4.
Best Answer
Yes, it is possible if the phone supports USB OTG. FTDI have Android drivers on their website. It should be even possible to access it like a normal serial port, details are here
The connector is not mini-b, this is micro-b (the board) and micro-ab (the phone). You need OTG cable with micro-a and micro-b such as this.