Figure 1: Sparkfun's breakout board with cables leading to the Hive's USB host interface. |
The pin headers are not parts of the original breakout board, but need to be soldered on as needed.
Figure 2: Detail of the Hive board showing the USB host connector with cables leading to the FTDI breakout board. |
Only four connections to the Hive are required: GND (grey), DTR (brown), TX (orange) and RX (blue).
With the Hive connected to the breakout board, it was possible to upload and start a program on the Hive by means of the SpinTool.
Figure 3: Backside of the breakout board. All signals nicely designated. |