[beagleboard] USB Powered Hub and Beaglebone Black

2014-07-24 Thread gobbligook . we
I have a beaglebone black. the challenge I face is that I require multiple powered USB devices to be connected to it while only using one power source - the BBB 5V DC connector 1 - USB Camera - Logitech C920 1 - USB GPS Antenna 1 - USB WiFi Adaptor 1 - USB Bluetooth Adaptor Clearly the onboard

Re: [beagleboard] USB Powered Hub and Beaglebone Black

2014-07-25 Thread gobbligook . we
In this particular case I am trying to reduce the number of power supplies required. I'd like to use a single DC power source for both the hub and the BBB. The question is whether the BBB should supply additional power to the hub through the 5V header on the BBB or bypass the BBB altogether fo