Re: [Gumstix-users] Newbie Verdex question

[Dave H. <dhy...@gm...>]

Hi Dave,

> The Verdex FAQ says that USB Host can be provided through a console-st "By
> populating the FB intended to USB Power the devices and supplying power through
> the power jack".  I don't quite know what this means.  A Google search suggests
> that FB stands for "ferrite bead".  Is this some kind of jumper?  Where do I
> obtain an FB, and how do I install it on the console-st?

The FB is in fact a ferrite bead, but I was referring to the
audiostix2 at the time. To use the console-st as a USB Host, you need
to add a jumper wire, like the one in this photo:
<http://www.davehylands.com/gumstix-wiki/WaySmall-STUART/USB-Power.jpg>

> Alternatively, since I haven't even unwrapped my console-st yet, would Gumstix
> let me exchange it for a console-vx?

I'll let somebody from gumstix comment on that.

-- 
Dave Hylands
Vancouver, BC, Canada
http://www.DaveHylands.com/