JackOfAll wrote: 
> Interestingly, the B+ does seem to have "resolved" the USB hotplug
> crashes. And an external (but powered by USB bus) USB drive is now
> possible. Used to have to use a powered hub for that before..)

Hi JackOfAll,

Yes, I have stopped using a hub on the model B+ and the PSU that came
with it is 2A.

JackOfAll wrote: 
> It was either "safe_mode_gpio=4" or "max_usb_current=1" that was needed
> in config.txt to get the external drive to play nice. Raises the max
> current allowed to be delivered by the USB ports, assuming you have a
> "capable" power supply. (Probably asking for trouble, enabling that,
> with a 1A supply. 2A minimum, I would think.)

Haven't played with powering USB drives from USB. For historical reasons
I use powered USB drives.

regards


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