Kyosys said:You need a hub because it works at usb 2.0 pace and "converts" the 1.1 devices speed, the cord does absolutely nothingKimundi said:
USB is limited to 5 meters, so decent USB extension cables are a self-powered 1 port hub which acts as a repeater for the data signals. As long as the extension cable hub part is 2.0, you can plug 1.1 stuff into it
What he seems to be suggesting is that shortening the cable, so it's basically just the box at the end of the cable.
However, you have to be careful. I've seen some such cables where it says "USB 2.0 Compliant Cable", and then when you get the magnifier glass out, you find underneath it says "(Cable is 2.0 compliant. Hub is 1.1/2.0 compatible)". "Compatible" is not "Compliant", and this kind of stuff can bite you in the ass, as they are assuming you will be using it on a PC, where you can usually intermix 1.1 and 2.0 devices.
WD like to do that with USB harddrives too - I have a harddisk which says in big letters on the packaging "USB 2.0 Compliant" and the in really small letters underneath "cable included.". Leaves you confused, is the "cable included" part seperate, or part of the above line? Turned out the drive was only 1.1, so I can only guess the WD marketing dept got involved and were feeling the need to do something in an attempt to retain there jobs.
Good question. Well, the standard USB host port that's the right shape for you to plug stuff into it is fully powered, providing 500 mA at 5 V. However, it doesn't have the hardware to handle USB 1.1-only devices. You can use any fully-compliant USB 2.0 device, like most mass storage devices, but you need a 2.0-compliant hub to plug in USB 1.1 devices.huufarted said:
The above needs to be corrected: it as a mini-AB (either a mini-A or a mini-B connector can be plugged into it).jbr said:
I'm guessing that the best bet here would be to use an adapter as jbr describes (I'd imagine that they're little different in shape or size from something like this), and use the "OTG" port, or, if you're using a device which is wired anyway, use one of those tiny-sized four port hubs and simply leave it hooked up to the end of the peripheral's cable, maybe...Balzac2m said:
I hope you don't mind me asking, but where did you get that adapter from? I've been trying to see if I could find one (from a place that can ship to the UK, with any luckjbr said:
), but I haven't had any luck so far.
First, you should not try to distinguish the two types by USB 1.1 vs USB 2.0. If you do, you will get suckered into buying devices that claim to be USB 2.0 devices, but only work at USB Full Speed.huufarted said:
Prometheus said:I'm guessing that the best bet here would be to use an adapter as jbr describes (I'd imagine that they're little different in shape or size from something like this), and use the "OTG" port, or, if you're using a device which is wired anyway, use one of those tiny-sized four port hubs and simply leave it hooked up to the end of the peripheral's cable, maybe...Balzac2m said:
I hope you don't mind me asking, but where did you get that adapter from? I've been trying to see if I could find one (from a place that can ship to the UK, with any luckjbr said:
You might try looking for a mini-A to mini-B cable. This might be easier to find as it is a requirement for USB OTG devices. This would work if the device you wish to plug in has a detachable cable.
This is why it was a bad idea not to solve this in the design of the Pandora. It is incredibly confusing to non-technical people. (even to technical people who are not familiar with USB).javaJake said:And, just like the TV-out, I get confused and slightly frustrated.
So, all I need is any USB cable to be between the Pandora and the device? Or must that cable/hub have particular qualities?
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