Devices
Networking
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 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
|
|
Storage
External Hard Disk Drives
| Device
|
Driver
|
Connector
|
Supported standard
|
Current draw
|
Suggested connection to Pandora
|
Tested in Linux
|
Tested on Pandora
|
Additional comments
|
| 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
|
Yes
|
No
|
|
| 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
|
Yes
|
No
|
|
| 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
|
Yes (*)
|
No
|
* 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
|
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
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
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
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]
|
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.
