Binho Nova: Multi-Protocol USB Host Adapter
The first-generation Binho USB host adapter — I2C, SPI, UART, and 1-Wire over USB 2.0 Full Speed, on a breadboard-compatible pinout.
The Binho Nova is our first-generation USB Host Adapter, representing the foundation of our product line. While newer models like Supernova and Pulsar offer expanded capabilities, the Nova remains a reliable and cost-effective solution for many embedded development tasks.
This proven tool provides essential protocol support for I2C, SPI, UART, and 1-Wire communications, making it ideal for basic embedded systems development, device testing, and debugging workflows.
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The essentials, in one tool.
Nova provides four bus protocols — I2C, SPI, UART, and 1-Wire — over USB 2.0 Full Speed, with 5 GPIO for additional flexibility.
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USB 2.0 Full Speed.
USB Type-C connector with a 12 Mbps Full Speed link to your host PC.
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I2C. SPI. UART. 1-Wire.
Four bus protocols on a single tool — for basic embedded development, device testing, and debugging.
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Breadboard-ready.
Standard breadboard-compatible pinout — drops onto your prototyping bench without an adapter.
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Proven foundation.
Binho's first-generation USB host adapter — the reliable foundation our newer tools build on.
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One tool. Every essential protocol.
Run I2C, SPI, UART, and 1-Wire on a single device — with 5 GPIO pins available for additional flexibility.
I2C
- I2C Controller
- Up to 3.4 MHz (high-speed I2C)
- Standard I2C support
- 3.3 V logic levels
SPI
- SPI Controller
- Up to 12 MHz max clock speed
- 3.3 V logic levels
UART
- Up to 1 Mbps
- 3.3 V logic levels
1-Wire
- Standard 1-Wire support
- 3.3 V logic levels
GPIO
- 5× GPIO pins (shared)
- 3.3 V logic levels
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Built simple.
USB Type-C in, breadboard pins out. No adapters, no extra cables, no power supply — just plug it in and start sending transactions.
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Breadboard-ready.
Standard pinout drops onto your breadboard with no adapter or harness.
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USB Type-C.
Modern reversible USB connector for clean cable routing.
// power
Bus-powered.
5 V powered directly from USB — no separate supply needed.
// software
Easy to use. Easy to script.
Open the GUI for exploratory testing. Reach for Python when you need to automate.
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Mission Control.
Cross-platform desktop app for click-driven transactions and quick experiments.
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Python API.
Full-featured Python library for automating tests and scripting embedded workflows. Examples included.
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Everything to get started.
Nova ships with the adapter, the breadboard breakout, a USB cable, and a soft-shell case.
Main Components
- 1× Binho Nova USB Host Adapter
- 1× Breadboard breakout adapter
- 1× Soft-shell zippered case
USB Kit
- 1× USB Type-C to Type-A cable (1 foot)
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The Binho Nova provides reliable multi-protocol support for your embedded development needs.