it is possible i know for sure, as SimpleTech.com manufactures "Simple USB" (containing OEM 2.5" HDD's) that runs off the power from USB, **BUT** the big-catch... they say you **might** need to use their power cable that connects the PS2 port of your computer to draw power of the external USB HDD... how nifty... what if i need a PS2 mouse to go there??
BTW, anybody know for sure how to make such a PS2 to DC power cable ?? complete with connector type, cable type and pinouts!!! thanks a lot to all group members, bdutta. --- > >It's definitely possible (dont ask me how though) because I do have one - >albeit not that particular model or manufacturer - that i use with my >windows laptop as a backup device (running the old HD from that laptop). >I've never had any problems with it, not tried to get it to work under >linux though... > > - Ross > > >On Tue, 8 Jan 2002, Bj�rn Stenberg wrote: > > > Dmitri wrote: > > > > > I would *very much* doubt that the HDD can be fed with USB power. Most > > > HDDs are really power-hungry, and they want dual (+5V, +12V) power > > > supplies. > > > > Actually 2.5" harddisks don't use +12V, only +5V. It seems most drives > > need more than the maximum 2.5W when spinning up but less when in use. >So, > > theoretically, you could solve the power-up surge with a really big > > capacitor or something, but you'd still be pushing the limit. > > > > The Archos Jukebox works as an "unpowered" USB harddisk, but it uses > > batteries to power the disk and does not take power from the bus. > > > > Since disk power loss is a rather unpleasant experience, I personally > > would not trust a unit that tries to live off the USB power. > > > > /Bj�rn > > > > _______________________________________________ > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To unsubscribe, use the last form field at: > > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/linux-usb-users > > > > >_______________________________________________ >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >To unsubscribe, use the last form field at: >https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/linux-usb-users _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com _______________________________________________ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, use the last form field at: https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/linux-usb-users
