Harddisk via USB?? [Archive] - maemo.org

Toontje

2007-08-05, 07:33

I've now got a 40GB hard disk attached via usb to my 770

Sorry?? Did i miss something?? Is this already possible?? :eek:

Ton.

gazza_d

2007-08-05, 08:29

yup. Seems to have been around for a long while. See thoughtfix's blog as he has all the information.

You need a usb power injector, mine is 2 flying usb sockets, with all 4 leads connected and a flying usb plug with the +5v and gnd lines connected to the sockets. Works with the plug connected to a PC, or a powered hub, or one of those car chargers with a usb socket fitted. You also need to have the 770/800 in usb host mode, then it works. Just mount the disk and away you go.

I need to get canola to scan the media on the disk now and I'm done.

Toontje

2007-08-05, 10:35

... then it works. Just mount the disk and away you go.

Sure.... I will never be able to do this. :o I'll just wait until someone puts a ready-to-go kit on the market. <hint>

Ton.