GPRS\USB

Using Arduino Networking, Protocols, and Devices
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Hi,
Do you think I can use this device to send and recieve SMS from the Arduino?

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/usb-tri-band-gprs-modem-cell-phone-radio-gsm-900-1800-1900mhz-12057

I though of connect this device to the USB port in the Arduino (using cable convertor or something).

What do you think?

Thanks!
Dan.

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Do you think I can use this device to send and recieve SMS from the Arduino? I though of connect this device to the USB port in the Arduino (using cable convertor or something).

The correct "or something" is a USB Host Shield. The Arduino is a USB slave, not a USB Master. That device is also a USB Slave (it needs to be told what to do). The USB Host Shield allows you to write a device driver that runs on the Arduino and makes a USB slave do something.

How are you at writing device drivers?

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So I can assume that eventually it will cost me like buying this GPRS shield:
http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/gprs-shield-p-779.html?cPath=139_141&zenid=94c2a4237b65aae01f059476ce338064

Any other cheap alternatives for just sending SMS from Arduino?

Thanks!
Danofri.

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So I can assume that eventually it will cost me like buying this GPRS shield:

Someone had to develop the software, and would like to get paid for that effort, so, yes that is the easiest way to go.

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Many thanks for the quick reply!

So I think I'll buy this shield:
http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/gprs-shield-p-779.html?cPath=139_141&zenid=94c2a4237b65aae01f059476ce338064

Do you think I should expect any problems with Arduino Mega?

Thanks!
Danofri.