USB compatibility list

Devices

Networking

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HSDPA (3G) Modems

Device	Driver	Connector	Supported standard	Current draw	Suggested connection to Pandora	Tested in Linux	Tested on Pandora	Additional comments
Huawei E160	Not required	standard-A	USB 2.0	250mA	standard-A port	Yes	Yes
Huawei E160E	Not required	standard-A	USB 2.0	250mA	standard-A port	Yes	Yes
Huawei E220	Not required	standard-A	USB 1.1	250mA	standard-A port via High Speed hub	Yes	Yes

USB to Ethernet adapters

Device	Driver	Connector	Supported standard	Current draw	Suggested connection to Pandora	Tested in Linux	Tested on Pandora	Additional comments
Apple USB Ethernet Adapter MB442Z/A	Not required	standard-A	USB 2.0		standard-A port	Yes	Yes	Works perfectly on the Pandora. You may need to left-click the networking icon on the panel in Xfce, and click "Ifupdown (bnep0)" in order to connect to the internet.
EU.MARK USB 10/100M RJ45 Ethernet Network Adapter Dongle (MosChip MCS7830)	Not required	standard-A	USB 2.0		standard-A port	Yes	No	Tested on Opensuse 11.2 - USB ID: 9710:7830 - bought from DealExtreme
Wii USB 2.0 adapter (use ASIX AX 88772 USB 2.0 chip)	Not required	standard-A	USB 2.0		standard-A port	Yes	Yes	Works perfectly on the Pandora. I have not the official one from Nintendo but a clone from dealextrem

Storage

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External Hard Disk Drives

Device	Driver	Connector	Supported standard	Current draw	Suggested connection to Pandora	Works	Additional comments
LaCie Rikiki 250GB USB 2.0 2.5" Hard Drive	Not required	standard-A	USB 2.0	Unknown	standard-A port via powered High Speed Hub	Not working on Pandora Works in Linux.	This drive does not work on a Pandora. Not only does it fail to spin up, but it causes the Pandora's screen to pulsate wildly, much like an old CRT would if you placed a speaker or a magnet near to it. I have not yet tested this with a powered hub.
SAMSUNG S1 Mini 250GB HXSU025BA, 1.8 Inch USB Hard Drive	Not required	standard-A	USB 2.0	Unknown	standard-A port via powered High Speed Hub	Untested on Pandora Works in Linux (*)	* Logical Block Size being 4096 partitioning and formating can be an issue on Linux. Ubuntu forum Try using Palimpsest on Ubuntu 9.10 or later. Article on moving to 4096 LBS
Toshiba HDDR320E03E 320GB 2.5-Inch Ext USB Hard Drive	Not required	standard-A	USB 2.0	Unknown	standard-A port via powered High Speed Hub	Untested on Pandora Works in Linux
Verbatim 250GB Model #47580 Hard Drive	Not required	direct	USB 2.0	Unknown	direct	Works on Pandora Works in Linux	Tested by almatuk. "worked an absolute treat when plugged into the Pandora. Watched videos directly from it at full speed, no need for powered USB hub. Had issues playing roms directly off it however as it was formatted NTFS. I'm sure if I formatted to FAT32 these would disappear."
Western Digital 160GB Elements External USB 2.0 2.5" Hard Drive	Not required	standard-A	USB 2.0	Unknown	standard-A port via powered High Speed Hub	Works on Pandora Works in Linux	This drive works just fine with the Pandora.
Western Digital 250GB My Passport Essential USB 2.0 2.5" Hard Drive	Not required	direct?	USB 2.0	Unknown	direct?	Works on Pandora Works in Linux	Tested by TheDarkSpectrum48K. "Works perfectly!"

DVD/CD Drives

Device	Driver	Connector	Supported standard	Current draw	Suggested connection to Pandora	Tested in Linux	Tested on Pandora	Additional comments
Lite-On EZ-DUB DVD/CD Multi-Recorder (Model eZAU120)	Not required	standard-A	USB 2.0	Powered by included mains adapter - DC 12V 1.8A	standard-A port	Yes	No

Video capture device

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Webcams

Device	Driver	Connector	Supported standard	Current draw	Suggested connection to Pandora	Tested in Linux	Tested on Pandora	Additional comments
Exoo No Driver/USB 2.0 Webcam (Model No.: M053)	Not required	standard-A	USB 2.0	Unknown	standard-A port	Yes	No	Bought from DealExtreme
Logitech Quickcam Communicate Deluxe	Not required	standard-A	high speed	Unknown	standard-A port	Yes	No	USB ID: 046d:0992, works though uvcvideo

Input device

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Any HID (Human Interface Device) compliant keyboard, mouse or game controller should work on the Pandora. Most of those device are low speed or full speed USB device and will need to be connected though either a USB OTG adapter/cable or a USB2 hub in order to work on the Pandora.

External Game Controllers

Device	Driver	Connector	Supported standard	Suggested connection to Pandora	Tested in Linux	Tested on Pandora	Additional comments
USB Super RetroPort (SNES-to-USB adapter)	Not required	standard-A	Unknown, probably USB 1.1	standard-A port via High Speed Hub	Yes	No	Bought from RetroZone
USB RetroPort (NES-to-USB adapter)	Not required	standard-A	Unknown, probably USB 1.1	standard-A port via High Speed Hub	Yes	No	Bought from RetroZone
Trio Linker Plus II (PlayStation,-GameCube,-and-Dreamcast-to-USB adapter)	Not required	standard-A	Unknown, probably USB 1.1	standard-A port via High Speed Hub	Yes	No	Bought from Play-Asia
NAZAR V47 USB Force Feedback Vibrating Gamepad Controller for PC	Not required	standard-A	Unknown, probably USB 1.1	standard-A port via High Speed Hub	Yes	No	Whether it really contains the claimed force feedback feature is unknown as this feature does not work under Linux - bought from DealExtreme
10-Fire-Button Double Vibration Feedback USB PC Arcade Joystick	Not required	standard-A	Unknown, probably USB 1.1	standard-A port via High Speed Hub	Yes	No	Whether it really contains the claimed force feedback feature is unknown as this feature does not work under Linux - bought from DealExtreme
Official PlayStation 3 controller	Not required	standard-A	Full speed	USB A To Mini B Cable via High Speed Hub	Yes	No	This is for USB not bluetooth compatibility. Sixaxis and DualShock not tested.
Wired Xbox 360 Controller	xpad module	standard-A	Unknown, probably USB 1.1	standard-A port via High Speed Hub	Yes	No	This also includes gamepads for PC that needs the Windows Xinput driver. Such gamepads include the Logitech Chillstream.

Graphics tablets

Device	Driver	Connector	Supported standard	Current draw	Tested in Linux	Tested on Pandora	Additional comments
Wacom Volito2 Tablet (Model: CTF-420)	Not required	standard-A	Low speed	40 mA (Source)	Yes	No	USB ID: 056a:0062

Connectors, adapters, and hubs

This section is intended as a general guide. Items in this section are standard USB accessories, so drivers are not required. Compatibility with Pandora is assumed. Please note that any external product links are provided for reference only, and are not an endorsement.

OTG Adapters

Device	Tested	Additional comments
Generic adapter	No	[Find on eBay] [Find on Amazon] These links are not 100% accurate. Check for `mini-a`, and on ebay, the price is higher (like $8)
Nokia USB OTG adapter	Yes	Link Required

Compact USB Hubs

Device	Tested	Additional comments
Griffin SmartShare USB	No	[Griffin website]
Belkin F5U415 4 Port USB 2.0 Swivel Hub	No	Comes with an optional power adapter. [Belkin website]
ID 0e8f:0016 GreenAsia Inc.	Not Working - tsh	Labeled as high speed, from ebay
Trust 4 port netbook hub ID 05e3:0608	Works - tsh	http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0025X16AS
HIGH SPEED 4 PORT MINI USB 2.0 HUB FOR LAPTOP PC (non powered)	YES	octopus style small cheap nonpowered USB hub from ebay [ebay seller]

More Information

For more information on the Pandora's two USB ports and the possible connections that can be made with them, see the USB reference page.