Difference between revisions of "USB Host Mode"
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External vbus power is easy: | External vbus power is easy: | ||
| − | Connect your type A (with ID-pin shorted) microUSB to USB cable into | + | Connect your type A (with ID-pin shorted) microUSB to USB cable into webOS. Plug the data leg of USB-Y cable (usually found with 2.5" external HDD enclosures and such) into this cable. Plug the root of the Y cable into a hub or whatever device you plan to use. |
Plug the "power" leg of the Y cable into some powered usb socket be it a powered hub, a PC or whatever. | Plug the "power" leg of the Y cable into some powered usb socket be it a powered hub, a PC or whatever. | ||
Enjoy your usb device. | Enjoy your usb device. | ||
Revision as of 23:17, 30 August 2011
External vbus power is easy:
Connect your type A (with ID-pin shorted) microUSB to USB cable into webOS. Plug the data leg of USB-Y cable (usually found with 2.5" external HDD enclosures and such) into this cable. Plug the root of the Y cable into a hub or whatever device you plan to use. Plug the "power" leg of the Y cable into some powered usb socket be it a powered hub, a PC or whatever. Enjoy your usb device.
Example of cable that will work: http://www.ebay.com/itm/High-Quality-micro-USB-USB-Female-Cable-USB-OTG-N900-/170687828639?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item27bdc9929f Search for OTG cable on eBay and thee are plenty.
Internal VBUS:
TBD.