 USB Adaptor & Cables, connecting to peripherals & computers |
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 Apr 13 2004, 04:26 PM
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I just discovered that the USB cable for the Cradle does not fit into the UDB port on the 6000. Bummer we have to pay for another cable (when it becomes available, have not seen one yet.)
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Apr 13 2004, 06:23 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 2-April 04 Member No.: 2,635 |
QUOTE I just discovered that the USB cable for the Cradle does not fit into the UDB port on the 6000. Bummer we have to pay for another cable (when it becomes available, have not seen one yet.) I found the needed cable: http://www.serialio.com/info/zaurus/notes/...SL-6000USB.html |
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Apr 13 2004, 07:29 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 80 Joined: 11-November 03 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 898 |
i think he is talking about the MINI A usb Connector on the 6000, you need a Mini A to standard USB cable.
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Apr 20 2004, 09:30 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 15-February 04 Member No.: 1,872 |
I found a Mini-A to Std-B USB cable here...
http://www.vss.com.sg/ I am trying to find out about retailers. If I can obtain it, I will try some of my devices e.g. 120MB USB 2.0 (I know Zaurus is not 2.0) drive. |
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Apr 20 2004, 09:48 AM
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I thought that I posted a message about this before but here it is.You can get "QuickConnect" cables from Staples for about $26.00 and they have all the pieces you need for about any configuration. The company rep sent me one before they hit the store and right now they are trying to work out a deal with sharp for a bundle package.
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Apr 20 2004, 10:35 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 80 Joined: 11-November 03 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 898 |
Is Staples going to sell the SL-6000 as well or just cables?
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Apr 20 2004, 11:34 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 186 Joined: 13-February 04 Member No.: 1,852 |
Just the cable. I was talking about the QuickConnect company rep.
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Apr 20 2004, 04:13 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 15-February 04 Member No.: 1,872 |
Thanks for the information. However, I looked on the Staples web site and didn't see anything obvious. Is it possible that it hasn't "hit the store" yet? Do you have any more information that would help be find it. I searched on QuickConnect and went to Computer Accessories->Cables...->USB Cables.... Thanks!
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Apr 20 2004, 04:59 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 186 Joined: 13-February 04 Member No.: 1,852 |
The cables are pretty new to Staples About 2 weeks old ,so it might not be on their web site just yet. FYI Staples doesn't list alot of their things on the web site and some employees might not know that they have them.
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Apr 21 2004, 11:41 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 15-February 04 Member No.: 1,872 |
I purchased the cable at my local Staples. It was in a display case pretty close to the front of the store.
The good news is that when I plug in my 120 GB External USB 2.0 drive, the Zaurus "sees" it as evidenced by dmesg. The bad news is that I can't yet figure out how to get it attached to /dev/sda1 or some such and then mounted to /mnt/usbstorage or some such. I've been doing compares of /etc/hotplug between my Zaurus and my Red Hat Professional system. I'll keep trying... |
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Apr 21 2004, 11:49 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 15-February 04 Member No.: 1,872 |
I spoke too soon...
I just took my Zaurus out of the dock and plugged in the external drive. dmesg says it saw it and attached it to /dev/sda1. I had modified /etc/fstab to have the line /dev/sda1 /mnt/usbstorage auto noauto,owner 0 0 cloning from the /dev/mmcda1 line. I did a mount /dev/sda1 and a cd /mnt/usbstorage ls I am now looking at the directory listing of the files on the drive. |
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Apr 21 2004, 12:29 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 186 Joined: 13-February 04 Member No.: 1,852 |
Cool isn't it. The cable is worth every penny.
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Apr 21 2004, 01:43 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 80 Joined: 11-November 03 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 898 |
Does anyone have a external dvd drive to try or a CD writer? What happen's when you plug in a USB keyboard? Thanks. Just dumb questions from someone who is still saving for a Z...
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Apr 21 2004, 02:00 PM
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Apr 21 2004, 02:59 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 186 Joined: 13-February 04 Member No.: 1,852 |
YEP that's the one
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