REV Robotics UltraUSB Quick Start Manual

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 ULTRAUSB HUB OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................................... 3 1.1 FEATURES .................................................................................................... ...

3 1 ULTRAUSB HUB OVERVIEW The UltraUSB Hub is designed specifically for use in competitive robotics and gives you the ability to connect multiple USB devices to each other as well as replacing cables when damaged instead of needing to replace the whole hub. The UltraUSB Hub can also be powered externally, ...

4 2 USING THE ULTRAUSB HUB This section of the guide will cover cable types, how to connect and swap cables, and details on the powering options. 2.1 CABLE TYPES AND INFORMATION Cable Type Uses JST-PH 4-pin to USB-A Cable Data Connecting to any USB-A Device (i.e. a laptop) JST-PH 4-pin to USB Micro-B OTG ...

5 JST-PH 2-pin to USB-A Cable Power Powering the hub off a 5V external battery pack with USB A connectors 2.2 INSERTING CABLES In addition to the materials included in the kit, you will also need a 5.5mm Nut Driver (or equivalent sized tool) Step 1 Using a 5.5mm Nut Driver (or equivalent tool), remove the ...

6 Step 2 Insert the data cable into the hub. If you have trouble inserting the connector, you can use a small flathead screwdriver to push the connector in. Step 3 If you are using a power cable, insert the power cable into the hub. ...

7 Step 4 Screw the cable cover back into place. ...

8 2.3 POWERING THE ULTRAUSB HUB There are two ways to power the UltraUSB Hub. You can power the hub straight off the host device or externally power with a 5V supply. The maximum downstream current is 500mA per port when the hub is externally powered. When the hub is not externally powered, then the maxim ...

9 APPENDIX A SETUP EXAMPLES APPENDIX A.1 OPERATING A UVC CAMERA ON YOUR ROBOT APPENDIX A.2 USING TWO GAMEPADS WITH YOUR DRIVER STATION ...