Gp2x Hardware Extensions?

[steponeloops]

Hello everybody,

I have discovered the GP2X a few hours ago and I am really enchanted...

As there seems to be no Audio In port, I asked myself if the GP2X would run with external USB hardware (given that there would be adequate drivers). I am specially thinking of a little USB soundcard (avaliable for ~20 USD).

I've seen there exist some "midifications" for the GP32 (with an old amiga midi interface); I think some audio tracker software will be avaliable soon - that would be a dream machine for me, finally composing on the subway

Peace

SOL

 

[OrR]

In theory this should be possible. The only problems are that you need a driver and that the USB is not powered.

 

[Digitalrat]

A big problem with that is that the USB host isn't powered, so people would need to change the hardware of the USB-devices.

 

[Digital Awakening]

According to the official FAQ it will be powered in an upgraded version of the GP2X. When or if we see that is unkown.

A regular sundtracker software would be quite fun though.

 

[Sonic-NKT]

on the gp32 you just need 5 volt and some kind of adapter to put the voltage between the gp32 and the device.
if your really want to use USB hardware its the only way.
i wouldnt have a problem with it, hehe USB wifi

 

[Titcher]

This looks like it'd help with the not powered issue.

 

[OrR]

Great find! Seems like that solves it. We need USB mouse support! h34r:

 

[craigix]

Nice find, does anyone have one by any chance?

-Craig

 

[Vimacs]

this one have allready be used with gp32 linux, not sure if ti worked, however, my solution ist just a femal->femlae adapter with a (7805) 5v volatege converter and a 9v battery, works great. and its cheap as hell.

 

[abigsmurf]

hmm 4*AAA powered USB hub...

You could actually use that as a top up pack for charging the console and your mobiles. Could be a handy thing to carry around in your bag/suitcase...

 

[woogal]

Vimacs is right, this was tried before on the gp32 by ingeras but he had problems with it. Might just have been a faulty one I suppose.

http://www.gp32x.de/board/index.php?showtopic=14619&st=15

But if you don't want portability then ebuyer have a few ac powered hubs for under £10.