Hmm... Thanks for the info. I think I've got the adapter, somewhere, maybe. I recall something like it coming with my USB HDTV thingy so one could extend the thingy further from a noisy laptop or computer. Do you suppose a "keyboard" kernel would have to be reflashed and/or rewritten when the next OS update comes out? Outside of linking to another USB port, do you have any idea of what other devices might/does the n800s USB port work with? Larry Battraw wrote: > On 11/6/07, *drfredc at drfredc.com <mailto:drfredc at drfredc.com>* > <drfredc at drfredc.com <mailto:drfredc at drfredc.com>> wrote: > > Does anyone know if your typical USB keyboard will work in the n800, > assuming you get the connector to convert from regular to small USB > port? Any thoughts on keyboard drivers? > > > Yes, it will, and it works better (in some ways) than the 770. You > will need to flash a kernel that supports USB host as well as loading > the appropriate USB kernel modules; loading the modules is something > you'll want to automate by putting it in a script that's executed > every time the n800 boots. There are no drivers besides the kernel > modules for USB HID devices (keyboard) or mass storage (external USB > memory/adapters) needed. This is not a trivial hack to set up, but > once you understand what's going on it works quite well. Using a > female USB A->female USB A adapter you can plug a USB keyboard > directly into the n800 using the cable supplied with the n800 and have > it work, just as you can for certain USB storage devices and adapters > ( i.e. a CF or SD USB adapter). The device just needs to consume a > very small amount of current (less than 100 mA, if this means anything > to you). This is a step up from the 770 which required external power > hacks for everything used. Let me know if you're interested in > learning more or if this sounds like too much trouble. > > Regards, > Larry > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.23/1113 - Release Date: 11/6/2007 10:04 AM >
