ebunce@lhsl.com wrote:
> manitue@mefisto.net wrote:
>
> > As I read the USB Port of the iPAQ is a USB client.
> > So is the USB just to connect the iPAQ to a Computer and do
> > dataexchange with it, or is it also possible use the
> > USB Port to connect to USB Keyboards, USB Mice, or USB Cameras.
> > Yes I know that iPAQ had to the Power Supply for that devices,
> > but I am just curious if it would be possible to do it.
>
> I believe the iPAQ only supports USB slave, and therefore won't support those
> devices.
That is correct. I misunderstood the question sorry.
You cannot connect USB devices such as keyboards and mice to the iPAQ but you should be
able to connect the iPAQ , keyboards and mice to a hub using future releases of the
drivers.
>
> Looking at the Hardware design specifications it looks like one could build an
> expansion pack containing a USB master chip (such as the ScanLogic SL11H) as
> well as a couple PCCard/CF slots. Although in the case of USB master, such a
> pack would probably wan't an additional battery to be included so as to not
> drain the iPAQ dry.
>
> Enjoy,
> Erik
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