Guide

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mbed Starter Kit - Part 6: USB Host and Threading SparkFun Wish List
IMPORTANT: You will need a USB keyboard for this tutorial.
Suggested Reading
USB Overview
Multithreading
The Circuit
This circuit can be made with parts in the SparkFun mbed Starter Kit. Also, keep in mind that the LPC1768 box contains a USB mini-B cable for programming
and power.
Parts List
To follow this experiment, you would will need the following materials if you did not order the SparkFun mbed starter kit. You may not need everything though
depending on what you have. Add it to your cart, read through the guide, and adjust the cart as necessary.
Heads up! For anyone ordering the parts separately from the SparkFun mbed starter kit, you will need to solder the header to the USB's breakout board.
mbed - LPC1768 (Cortex-M3)
DEV-09564
The mbed microcontroller is an ARM processor, a comprehensive set of peripherals and a USB programming and communication interface provided in a small…
Serial Miniature LCD Module - 1.44" (uLCD-144-G2 GFX)
LCD-11377
The µLCD-144-G2(GFX) is a compact and cost effective display module using the latest state of the art LCD (TFT) technology with an embedded GOLDELOX-…
Jumper Wires Standard 7" M/M - 30 AWG (30 Pack)
PRT-11026
If you need to knock up a quick prototype there's nothing like having a pile of jumper wires to speed things up, and let's face it: sometimes you want…
Breadboard - Self-Adhesive (White)
PRT-12002
This is your tried and true white solderless breadboard. It has 2 power buses, 10 columns, and 30 rows - a total of 400 tie in points. All pins are sp…
SparkFun USB Type A Female Breakout
BOB-12700
This simple board breaks out a female USB type A connector's VCC, GND, D- and D+ pins to a 0.1" pitch header. If you want to add a USB to your proje…
Break Away Headers - Straight
PRT-00116
A row of headers - break to fit. 40 pins that can be cut to any size. Used with custom PCBs or general custom headers.**Features: *** Pin Style: Squar…
In addition to the listed parts, you will also need a USB keyboard to complete the tutorial.
Schematic
Click on schematic to view larger image.
Connections
Connect the LPC1768 to the LCD and USB breakout in the following fashion. Note that the LCD uses the same connections as in Part 3.
Fritzing Diagram