usb controller for ipaq ppc

dakiller · 13th September 2004, 10:32 AM

I'm looking to plug a hard drive into my ppc so I'm after a USB port, compact flash adaptor or anything that anyone can come up with.

Parallel port for ppc would also be great.

Any suggestion would be excellent

ZeonX · 13th September 2004, 11:15 AM

Hey Dakiller,

Are you looking for something like this?
http://www.ratocsystems.com/english/...ges/cfu1u.html

What PPC have you got?

dakiller · 13th September 2004, 4:27 PM

hey zeonx, it isnt my ppc but a friend from tafe

its a HP ipaq somthing

i'll show him that, exactly what he's looking for

thanks

Skit · 14th September 2004, 9:20 AM

The only problem is power for the HDD. If it's a laptop USB HDD it will draw power from the PDA and the PDA won't last long. These usually come with a power plug on the case, but no adapter.

If it's an external 3" drive it will need to be plugged into the wall, and the power packs are usually combersome... A few GBs on CF would be perfect if he's still looking for mobility.

changlinn · 20th September 2004, 9:32 AM

Also thats a cf(compact flash) card(type 2 if my eyes don't decieve me) anyway so it will need on most ipaq's a cf card sleave, adding more cost, you can get 512mb mmc cards now for 130... so it'd be cheaper and more energy efficient.

nux · 18th October 2004, 5:36 PM

Toshiba e3xx and e7xx have USB Host support.

Mine can read/write from USB flash keys, USB Card Readers/Writers, Digital Cameras, etc.

rowen · 19th October 2004, 5:48 PM

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Originally Posted by changlinn

you can get 512mb mmc cards now for 130...

I'd be interested to know where, I haven't seen them anywhere near that price!

nux · 19th October 2004, 6:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowen

I'd be interested to know where, I haven't seen them anywhere near that price!

1gb SD Cards are now that price from eBay, yeahdone and other places.

The mmc format is dying..

rowen · 19th October 2004, 7:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nuxie1

The mmc format is dying..

But it still exists in current gen phones, which is where I was going to use it. As with the SD and DDR debacle, MMC seems to be somewhat dearer than (the other) SD as it's on the way out.

EDIT: HOLY SMOKES HE'S RIGHT BATMAN! A quick search of ebay turns over 1gb sandisk cards (not some dodegy yumcha brand) for $135 buy it now. I wish I knew that when I brought a 128mb card for $80 from DSE about 2 months ago (unfortunately I didn't have access to ebay at the time and needed the card to record some burnouts in a hire car so it was pretty urgent

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nux · 19th October 2004, 7:18 PM

www.yeahdone.com.au sells yum-cha ones at very decent prices too.

There are some devices where mmc only works, but mostly SD cards work too. The smaller form factor SD cards and T-Flash will replace the mmc usage in mobile phones etc..

Modafroman · 19th October 2004, 8:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nuxie1

Toshiba e3xx and e7xx have USB Host support.

Mine can read/write from USB flash keys, USB Card Readers/Writers, Digital Cameras, etc.

ur lying, stop lying. i need proof.

nux · 19th October 2004, 8:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Modafroman

ur lying, stop lying. i need proof.

Erm, its well known. Many places sell USB Host cables for Toshiba PDAs including www.ht.com.au

See here:
http://www.ratocsystems.com/english/...cfu1_2003.html
http://www.pc-counselor.com/e740.htm
http://www.mobileplanet.com/private/...7&dept_id=3703
http://www.eshop.msn.com/search/deta...prodId=1519266
http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/...4&ccid=1291043
http://www.tipsdr.com/toshiba/PA3243U-1ETC.html
http://www.pdabuyersguide.com/ubbthr...b=5&o=&fpart=1

PPC2003 drivers can be downloaded from the first link.

Further, search the Brighthand forums: http://www.brighthand.com/ for more information. They are just about the only current PDAs that have USB Host capabilities. Just because your HP PDA does not have it, or that you dont believe me does not make me a liar. Do a bit of research before saying that.

13th September 2004, 10:32 AM	#1
dakiller Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: NarreWarren, Melb Posts: 4,728	usb controller for ipaq ppc I'm looking to plug a hard drive into my ppc so I'm after a USB port, compact flash adaptor or anything that anyone can come up with. Parallel port for ppc would also be great. Any suggestion would be excellent __________________ In memory of Cheers Z

13th September 2004, 11:15 AM	#2
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14th September 2004, 9:20 AM	#4
Skit Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: innaloo.wa.au Posts: 2,010	The only problem is power for the HDD. If it's a laptop USB HDD it will draw power from the PDA and the PDA won't last long. These usually come with a power plug on the case, but no adapter. If it's an external 3" drive it will need to be plugged into the wall, and the power packs are usually combersome... A few GBs on CF would be perfect if he's still looking for mobility. __________________ www.r18games.com.au ::Webs Blog http://skit.id.au, Community http://furycog.net, Perth Game Dev http://letsmakegames.org ::Gaming Wii 6588 8510 9191 0591, DS lite club #53, WoW Zubron on Thaurissan Steam skitau Xbox skitau

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18th October 2004, 5:36 PM	#6
nux Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 16,801	Toshiba e3xx and e7xx have USB Host support. Mine can read/write from USB flash keys, USB Card Readers/Writers, Digital Cameras, etc.

19th October 2004, 7:18 PM	#10
nux Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 16,801	www.yeahdone.com.au sells yum-cha ones at very decent prices too. There are some devices where mmc only works, but mostly SD cards work too. The smaller form factor SD cards and T-Flash will replace the mmc usage in mobile phones etc.. Last edited by nux; 19th October 2004 at 7:19 PM.