On 10/10/10 17:27, Al Johnson wrote: > On Saturday 09 October 2010, Thomas HOCEDEZ wrote: >> On 10/09/2010 06:15 PM, Al Johnson wrote: >>> On Saturday 09 October 2010, Timo Jyrinki wrote: >>>> 2010/10/6 Edder<ed...@tkwsping.nl>: >>>>> Will it support headphone, with a microphone? >>>> I think it's safe nowadays to just assume Bluetooth headphones, ie. >>>> not all devices need the extra plugs if something has to be >>>> sacrificed. >>> The 40 pin connector[1] has pins for headset left, right, mic and detect, >>> so it should support a headset connecting through this at least. There >>> is also a minijack socket that appears to be 3.5mm[2], but the spec[3] >>> and pin disposition suggest this may be audio out only. If so it's an >>> odd choice as there is a de fatcto standard for 4-pole minijacks for >>> headphone and headset. >>> >>>> 2010/10/6 giacomo 'giotti' mariani<giacomomari...@yahoo.it>: >>>>> Looks like it miss USB connectivity and I need SSH strongly! >>>> Well SSH over Bluetooth personal area network works just fine, but >>>> indeed I'd also like USB port for charging and connecting other >>>> devices (host mode) >>> USB is also on the 40-pin connector. Judging by the beagleboard, the OTG >>> pins wil give gadget or OTG support while the other port will give host >>> mode. There doesn't appear to be a 5V out pin though, so host mode may >>> be unpowered. >>> >>> Personally I would rather see a pair of usb ports than the micro-HDMI and >>> the barrel power connector, and make sure the headset connector is >>> 4-pole with mic support. >>> >>> [1] http://alwaysinnovating.com/wiki/index.php/40-pin_connector >>> [2] http://alwaysinnovating.com/wiki/index.php/MID_board >>> [3] http://alwaysinnovating.com/wiki/index.php/Smart_Book_specs >> Interesting notes ! I add them to the Do/Don't Do list. > Where is this list? >
--> It's in my head, and in the ML also here : http://pollen.chorem.org/pollen/poll/votefor/6f8d4dbd06ca4ae9bb90d117a5dbaf79 >> I just answerd about a USB adapter (pluged into the 40pins). Perhaphs a >> multiport adapter, plugged in the 40pins, but with a 'U' form factor, so >> the wires will be parallel to the phone and behind. >> >> What about that ? > Add some fold out legs and you have a docking station in the same unit. It's > certainly neater than an octopus cable, or multiple adapters. > > In another post I suggested putting the 3G module, gps, pressure and ambient > light sensors, magnetometer and gyro plus connectors in a small clip on module > using the 40 pin connector. That makes phone and navigation hardware an option > for those that want it without requiring AI to change their existing design, > or force the extra expense on those that don't want it. The moko nav board v2 > already shows the sensor circuit - 3.3v supply and i2c interface as available > on the 40pin connector. There's a serial port for GPS too, which just leaves > 3G, and perhaps some level shifting for the interfaces. > Really really nice idea !!! I Like the idea of the dockable addon ! > _______________________________________________ > Openmoko community mailing list > community@lists.openmoko.org > http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community _______________________________________________ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community