Android Tablet w/USB port - Arduino Control

[Android Question]

I am brand new to Arduino. Just found it online the other day.

Is it possible to connect the Arduino to a USB port of a Android tablet and use an App to
control the I/O?

I would also like to have a custom display to turn the I/O on/off.

I found that this is possible with bluetooth, but I am trying to stay away from bluetooth.

 

[blkbeltkid17]

Hi and welcome to Android Forums,

from what I know you could possible use arduino with a tablet that Has a full size usb port like the windows surface table... unless you are rooted and running certain apps using the controller through a OTG cable will not work as of now but may be and added feature in future android release

hope this shed some light on your situation.

 

[dpslusser]

This was my original post. I forgot I had an account with Phandroid

It seems it would be better If I stuck with bluetooth instead. I would like to have a customized screen (app) with buttons to turn on certain outputs on the board. I seen the Annikeen Andee bluetooth shield, app and development software which looked really kool. The software for creating a certain layout on the app looked easier to use for a newbie than starting from scratch.

 

[blkbeltkid17]

that sounds good. if you have anymore questions feel free to email me or another staff member or bring it to the masses