Arduino USB Host Shield Setup

Soldering is usually required.

The common USB-A host shield available for purchase right now (as of 2023) requires varying levels of soldering before it will work. The intent is to allow the end-user to decide some settings based on the specific use-case they are building for. In practice though, nearly everyone have the same settings requirements.

Identifying your board

Ok, so you want to know if the USB-A shield you have requires soldering, it probably does.

But what if your really uncertain or want to make absolutely sure ? Fine, is your board laid out like the one below ?

The color of the shield doesn't matter, it's the layout of the items on the shield that matters !
Common Board Colors: Blue, White

Configuring the Board

This board provides several power settings between 3.3 and 5 volts. 

If it smells like chicken cooking, get your fingers off the hot end!