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 Jul 14 2006, 03:32 PM
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I found that I can attach a lot of USB devices to my ( NEW:) ) C1000 through a USB A host cable: A 2G USB thumb drive, a USB Bluetooth 2.0 dongle, and etc.
I wonder what voltage can C1000 provide to the USB devices--5V, or 3.3V? I also realized that I will need a Powered USB HUB. I've got a little one that I bought a year ago at a very low price. It has a 5V AC Adaptor. Can I use it with C1000? |
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Jul 14 2006, 03:50 PM
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I use a hub with mine all the time. I have never found one that didn't work. BTW, for most simple devices like mice and keyboards, you don't need a hub. Unless, of cource, you want to use more then one at once. I would like to see a battery powered hub though.
QUOTE(wrc4 @ Jul 14 2006, 07:32 PM) I found that I can attach a lot of USB devices to my ( NEW:) ) C1000 through a USB A host cable: A 2G USB thumb drive, a USB Bluetooth 2.0 dongle, and etc.
I wonder what voltage can C1000 provide to the USB devices--5V, or 3.3V? I also realized that I will need a Powered USB HUB. I've got a little one that I bought a year ago at a very low price. It has a 5V AC Adaptor. Can I use it with C1000?  |
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Jul 14 2006, 11:59 PM
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Heres a cool trick
grab one of these: http://www.targus.com/us/product_details.asp?sku=ACH63US One of these: http://www.mobileplanet.com/product.asp?code=111526 (or any tiny adaptor you can find) and do this: http://www.oesf.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=13562 (last 4 pages hold the info you need) basically you can put the hub where the microdrive sits in the c3x00 and cut the rim of the Z to get 2 full usb ports above the CF socket, you will have to remove 2 usb ports from one side and put the bluetooth adaptor in that general area sitting over the top of the usb board but with a bit of soldering it could look quite cool (BTW any one want to swap a c3000 no microdrive for a c1000? slight case damadge and am willing to make the 2nd CF slot acsesible if you need it) |
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Jul 15 2006, 12:57 AM
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Are there any good battery powered hubs?
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Jul 15 2006, 01:46 AM
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QUOTE(Da_Blitz @ Jul 14 2006, 11:59 PM) Heres a cool trick grab one of these: http://www.targus.com/us/product_details.asp?sku=ACH63US One of these: http://www.mobileplanet.com/product.asp?code=111526 (or any tiny adaptor you can find) and do this: http://www.oesf.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=13562 (last 4 pages hold the info you need) basically you can put the hub where the microdrive sits in the c3x00 and cut the rim of the Z to get 2 full usb ports above the CF socket, you will have to remove 2 usb ports from one side and put the bluetooth adaptor in that general area sitting over the top of the usb board but with a bit of soldering it could look quite cool (BTW any one want to swap a c3000 no microdrive for a c1000? slight case damadge and am willing to make the 2nd CF slot acsesible if you need it) Wow! That's the kind of HACK I like! But let my C1000 wear out a little bit before I cut some holes on it. My goal is to fit Bluetooth and Perhaps WiFi in the empty area inside C1000. Now I have more options! |
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Jul 15 2006, 04:38 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 1,565 Joined: 7-April 05 From: Sydney, Australia Member No.: 6,806 |
you are best off with a external battery so that you can power the Z as well when needed, i havent seen a battery powered hub
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Jul 15 2006, 12:58 PM
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QUOTE(xamindar @ Jul 15 2006, 09:57 AM) Are there any good battery powered hubs? Yes, this one: http://www.cyberpowersystems.com/CPH420MP.asp Works good with my Z. |
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Jul 15 2006, 04:58 PM
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QUOTE(pepilo @ Jul 15 2006, 08:58 PM) QUOTE(xamindar @ Jul 15 2006, 09:57 AM) Are there any good battery powered hubs? Yes, this one: http://www.cyberpowersystems.com/CPH420MP.asp Works good with my Z. I have this and use it all the time. Good, solid hub. Batteries last for quite a while too. R. == |
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