USB Host Mode on Kobo? - Page 2

kenoi · 08-19-2013, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterT

There is a project who's name escapes me right now that involves using a Kobo as a flight display for (possibly) a glider.

They have a custom kernel, and I believe have also done some hardware mods to add OTG support.

Thanks Peter, I see... I guess it's not possible without modifying the hardware, right?

That's bad news, I really wanted to hook up a proper keyboard to the Kobo to use it as an outdoors typing/writing device.

hawhill · 08-19-2013, 08:43 AM

Most probably, you need to add some methods to get the bus powered. Besides software to switch the port into the right mode, the biggest hurdle is typically to get 5 volts with enough milliamperes onto the power rails. I didn't test this on a Kobo, though - it's mostly a more general view on similar devices.

PS: Often, an externally powered USB hub can provide the missing link.

cloudsun9 · 09-25-2013, 05:29 PM

see https://github.com/hjr/XCSoar-Kobo-Build for the flight software project that uses a powered OTG cable. That is the only hardware change needed.
It does work, but I too would like to be able to apply that fix to my otherwise straight Kobo Mini.

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08-19-2013, 08:43 AM	#17
hawhill Wizard Posts: 1,379 Karma: 2155307 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Goettingen, Germany Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Kobo Mini	Most probably, you need to add some methods to get the bus powered. Besides software to switch the port into the right mode, the biggest hurdle is typically to get 5 volts with enough milliamperes onto the power rails. I didn't test this on a Kobo, though - it's mostly a more general view on similar devices. PS: Often, an externally powered USB hub can provide the missing link.

09-25-2013, 05:29 PM	#18
cloudsun9 Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2013 Device: Kobo MIni	see https://github.com/hjr/XCSoar-Kobo-Build for the flight software project that uses a powered OTG cable. That is the only hardware change needed. It does work, but I too would like to be able to apply that fix to my otherwise straight Kobo Mini.

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