USB compatibility list

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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 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

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!"
Western Digital 400GB My Passport Essential USB 2.0 2.5" HDD model WDME4000TE Not required standard-A USB 2.0 Unknown Direct Works on Pandora Tested by Peca. "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

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

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.

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