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

[From: Schoap D]

2011/8/23 Paul Hartman <paul.hartman+maemo at gmail.com>

> 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.
>

But then you need a power supply right? Thats not ideal when traveling with
train for example...

Are there keybd which are known to work without such a externally powered
hub?

Or is a bluetooth a better option?

Dirk
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