Re: [Gumstix-users] Summit "Host" connector

[Paul N. <pa...@id...>]

> I’m trying to avoid using a USB hub, due to space limitations and the
> fact that I only have
>
> one device to connect to the Summit board (A USB Bluetooth dongle).
>
> Can I not just connect it to the “Host” connector on the summit board.

Maybe ;)  I know you could with a WiFi dongle.

> I
> assume the reason a hub
>
> was suggested, in getting started, is so that the user can connect
> several devices like mice and keyboards ??
>
> Am I right ??

Mice/keyboards are usually USB 1.x devices, the host and OTG ports only 
support USB 2 devices.  So make sure your BT dongle is USB 2.0, or you 
will need a hub to translate.  Another thing to watch out for is that 
the OTG port may not be hot pluggable, unless that has been patched in 
the latest releases.  A hub also eliminates this problem.

Thanks,

Paul Nolan, CEO Idruna Software Inc.