[maemo-users] n900: usb keyb and h-e-n

[From: Paul Hartman]

On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 8:55 AM, Dirk <schoappied at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,

Hi Dirk

> I have such usb usb connector
> http://www.dealextreme.com/p/usb-cable-coupler-extension-connector-2646

I have the same connector

> Then I start h-e-n
>
> First message: 'stopping BME'
>
> Then I choose:
>> low speed hostmode
>>VBUS boost on
>> enumerate
>
>>> connect usb-keybd to n900
>> mount
>
> But nothing is happening ... when I try to type in a xterm.
>
> I can't turn on Capslock.
>
> Also mouse does nothing.

You don't mount a keyboard or mouse, so that step is not needed in
those cases (or any case, if you mount manually)

>When I connect and mount a usb stick, it says
> 'unable to connect, no file system available'

I have not tried a keyboard or mouse with H-E-N, but I have used
several flash drives and external HDDs with no problems. Maybe tonight
when I am home I'll try to connect a keyboard.

Also try using an externally-powered USB hub.

> Is this the right place to ask this question? It would be a big deal for me
> if I got this working.

I was going to direct you to the H-E-N support thread at
talk.maemo.org but I see you're already there. :)