If that is the case, then what you are seeing is exactly what I would expect to you to see.
Gerald On Sun, Sep 29, 2013 at 11:43 AM, Sushant Khanna < [email protected]> wrote: > Hmmm > I am running the board through USB rather than a 5VDC adapter as I > mentioned in the initial post. > It might be supplying a lower current rate. I'll try to get a dedicated > adapter, plug in directly and check. > Will post back once done. > > > On Sunday, 29 September 2013 22:09:55 UTC+5:30, Gerald wrote: > >> Yes, Apple Keyboard works fine on other beagle boards as well, such as >> the BeagleBone and its 3.2 kernel. >> >> The USB Host port is limited in current. It will supply at least >> 500mA which is enough to power a HUB with a keyboard and mouse connected. >> Assuming of course that you are running off a 5VDC supply of at least 1A. >> >> Gerald >> >> >> >> On Sun, Sep 29, 2013 at 11:36 AM, Sushant Khanna >> <[email protected]>wrote: >> >>> Surprising, because for some the Apple one works fine. >>> >>> Btw, The power issue is happening with the mouse and hub. I was able to >>> run the mouse normally if I plug in directly. The hub should be just an >>> extension. That is why I asked if powered hubs are a necessity. >>> >>> >>> On Sunday, 29 September 2013 21:54:41 UTC+5:30, Gerald wrote: >>> >>>> OK. So the kernel does not have the drivers to support them. I have yet >>>> to find a keyboard that does not work. I have not tried and Apple keyboard >>>> and I have no plans to buy one. You can look at the list of keyboards that >>>> are know to work on the support Wiki. >>>> >>>> >>>> Gerald >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Sun, Sep 29, 2013 at 10:03 AM, Sushant Khanna <[email protected] >>>> > wrote: >>>> >>>>> Oops, Sorry. Forgot to do that. >>>>> >>>>> I did plug them in before I powered up. They still went dead. >>>>> >>>>> On Sunday, 29 September 2013 20:27:40 UTC+5:30, Gerald wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> It is not a HW limitation. All devices must be plugged in BEFORE you >>>>>> power on the board to make the software happy. >>>>>> >>>>>> Also. I suggest you register so I don't have to approve your spots. >>>>>> That means they go through immediately. >>>>>> >>>>>> Gerald >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Sun, Sep 29, 2013 at 1:49 AM, <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> The mouse works fine if I plug it in seperately. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I bought a basic USB hub and plugged that into my beaglebone. It >>>>>>> powered up normally. >>>>>>> I plugged in the mouse as well. They both power up for a second and >>>>>>> then go blank. >>>>>>> Is this a hardware limitation? Can I ONLY use powered USB hubs? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Thursday, 26 September 2013 23:11:16 UTC+5:30, William Hermans >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hi Sushant Khanna, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I have read about similar issues with all sorts of devices, and as >>>>>>>> far as I can tell the type of hub used can be a big factor in this >>>>>>>> situation. First, if you have not tried checking if each device works >>>>>>>> by >>>>>>>> its self on the USB host port ( individually ) I would do so now. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> So, I think in this case I would check to see if the keyboard works >>>>>>>> by its self with nothing else plugged into it. If it does, then yes >>>>>>>> this >>>>>>>> would be a bit of a quandary, as putting this specific keyboard on >>>>>>>> another >>>>>>>> hub may make the situation worse. All may not be lost though, there >>>>>>>> could >>>>>>>> be a kernel driver module for this specific keyboard, although I would >>>>>>>> not >>>>>>>> hold my breathe. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> You may want to try using a different keyboard / mouse, with a >>>>>>>> known good working USB hub( if you have such laying around ). Spending >>>>>>>> money on something and not having that work either . . . yes, I know >>>>>>>> would >>>>>>>> not be ideal. Said hub should also be self powered. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> As to whether you're needing an external power supply I am not >>>>>>>> sure, and Gerald would know better than I. However we all could use >>>>>>>> more >>>>>>>> information to help us know what exactly is happening. Such as the >>>>>>>> serial >>>>>>>> debug output at the time the board is powered up with the keyboard and >>>>>>>> mouse plugged into the USB port. Sometimes, it can not be overstated >>>>>>>> how >>>>>>>> handy a serial debug interface can be . . . >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Thu, Sep 26, 2013 at 6:35 AM, Gerald Coley < >>>>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Not sure it will fix your issue, but the image you are using is >>>>>>>>> very old. I suggest that you try a more up to date image on your >>>>>>>>> board. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> http://circuitco.com/support/**B******eagleBoneBlack<http://circuitco.com/support/BeagleBoneBlack> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Gerald >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Thu, Sep 26, 2013 at 12:56 AM, <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Hi Guys >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Someone asked a similar question before, but no one had an answer >>>>>>>>>> then. >>>>>>>>>> I was going to give up and buy another keyboard but when I >>>>>>>>>> googled a bit more, I saw that a lot of people are able to use it >>>>>>>>>> with >>>>>>>>>> their beaglebone black. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I will explain the conditions and problem in details. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I have a beaglebone black powered up via a USB charger (NOT via >>>>>>>>>> the 5V DC adapter) >>>>>>>>>> I have it connected to a display via a microHDMI cable. >>>>>>>>>> I am running Angstrom. Updated to 4.09.2013 image. (emmc boot) >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> When I plugged in a normal wired optical mouse, it powered up and >>>>>>>>>> I was able to use it. >>>>>>>>>> I then used an Apple keyboard as described in the title and >>>>>>>>>> plugged the mouse to its internal hub on the sides. Nothing worked, >>>>>>>>>> both >>>>>>>>>> did not show any signs of being powered up. >>>>>>>>>> I of course rebooted and checked *lsusb *output. I could see the >>>>>>>>>> Apple device listed there. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Is this a driver issue or a power supply problem? >>>>>>>>>> Kinda new, so help me out please. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Thanks >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>> For more options, visit http://beagleboard.org/discuss >>>>>>>>>> --- >>>>>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the >>>>>>>>>> Google Groups "BeagleBoard" group. >>>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>>>>>>>>> send an email to beagleboard...@**googlegroups.**co****m. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/**grou****** >>>>>>>>>> ps/opt_out <https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out>. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>> For more options, visit http://beagleboard.org/discuss >>>>>>>>> --- >>>>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>>>> Groups "BeagleBoard" group. >>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>>>>>>>> send an email to beagleboard...@**googlegroups.**co****m. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/**grou****** >>>>>>>>> ps/opt_out <https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out>. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> For more options, visit http://beagleboard.org/discuss >>>>>>> --- >>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>> Groups "BeagleBoard" group. >>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>>>>>> send an email to beagleboard...@**googlegroups.**co**m. >>>>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/**grou**** >>>>>>> ps/opt_out <https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out>. >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>> For more options, visit http://beagleboard.org/discuss >>>>> --- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>> Groups "BeagleBoard" group. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>>> an email to beagleboard...@**googlegroups.**com. >>>>> For more options, visit >>>>> https://groups.google.com/**grou**ps/opt_out<https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out> >>>>> . >>>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>> For more options, visit http://beagleboard.org/discuss >>> --- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "BeagleBoard" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to beagleboard...@**googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit >>> https://groups.google.com/**groups/opt_out<https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out> >>> . >>> >> >> -- > For more options, visit http://beagleboard.org/discuss > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "BeagleBoard" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > -- For more options, visit http://beagleboard.org/discuss --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "BeagleBoard" group. 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