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USB Hub

Post by Robots86 » Tue May 17, 2016 2:44 pm

Can anyone recommend me a hub? Ive tried 2 and they don't work.

This OTG won't even recognise my keyboard which is fine with a micro USB adapter.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Smays-Extensio ... +otg+micro

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Re: USB Hub

Post by Robots86 » Tue May 17, 2016 3:09 pm

I might give this similar one a try. I found it recommended on the rpi forums and i can see someone commenting on amazon confirming that it works.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/niceeshop-Mult ... ge_o00_s00

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Re: USB Hub

Post by Cannikin » Tue May 17, 2016 4:46 pm

Robots86 wrote:I might give this similar one a try. I found it recommended on the rpi forums and i can see someone commenting on amazon confirming that it works.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/niceeshop-Mult ... ge_o00_s00
I've got that one and can confirm it works great. I've got a WiFi dongle, keyboard dongle and USB sound card plugged in and everything is working together. I haven't tried using the little toggle to allow you supply power. I took the case off and it's very tiny inside, much smaller than the one that wermy lists in his parts list.

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Re: USB Hub

Post by crispy_tofu » Tue May 17, 2016 5:30 pm

I have this this one: http://www.amazon.com/kenable-Port-Powe ... B00LK5I8N0
It's not the smallest, but it works quite well for what it is.
I'm going to be using this one in a guide that I'll make when I get the rest of the parts. :)

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Re: USB Hub

Post by Robvp » Tue May 17, 2016 8:09 pm

crispy_tofu wrote:I have this this one: http://www.amazon.com/kenable-Port-Powe ... B00LK5I8N0
It's not the smallest, but it works quite well for what it is.
I'm going to be using this one in a guide that I'll make when I get the rest of the parts. :)
I have a version of that exact one thst I got from the local dollar stuff, it worked great for a few days but then it stopped working on the pi, it works great on the pc though

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Re: USB Hub

Post by crispy_tofu » Tue May 17, 2016 9:12 pm

Interesting. The only problem with mine so far is that the pads for the cable came off when I used a desoldering pump, but it was easily fixed. :)

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Re: USB Hub

Post by Cannikin » Wed May 18, 2016 9:30 am

Robots86 wrote:I might give this similar one a try. I found it recommended on the rpi forums and i can see someone commenting on amazon confirming that it works. https://www.amazon.co.uk/niceeshop-Mult ... ge_o00_s00
Here's the inside of that one if you're curious. I cut the fourth plug off the bottom left there, that was the mini-USB input:

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Re: USB Hub

Post by Robots86 » Wed May 18, 2016 9:36 am

Cannikin wrote:
Robots86 wrote:I might give this similar one a try. I found it recommended on the rpi forums and i can see someone commenting on amazon confirming that it works. https://www.amazon.co.uk/niceeshop-Mult ... ge_o00_s00
Here's the inside of that one if you're curious. I cut the fourth plug off the bottom left there, that was the mini-USB input:

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Looks good. I went ahead and ordered it this morning. Cant tell if im getting local delivery or whether its coming from overseas though. Hoping delivery isnt too long, dont want it holding me back :mrgreen:

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Re: USB Hub

Post by Robots86 » Wed May 18, 2016 9:41 am

looking at amazon order.... its coming from HK :(

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