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by W. H. Heydt
Wed Jul 04, 2012 9:48 pm
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Open request: Auxilliary support board
Replies: 5
Views: 1495

Re: Open request: Auxilliary support board

You might be interested in this thread: Debug cable and USB hub from FTDI , http://www.raspberrypi.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=9852 You can use the FTDI hub module's +5V barrel power input to provide power to RasPi through RasPi's GPIO connector. It bypasses fuse F3. Interesting but definitely ...
by W. H. Heydt
Wed Jul 04, 2012 7:33 pm
Forum: Beginners
Topic: HELP!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1484

Re: HELP!!

Thank you everybody. i have finaly got it to work. feel so dumb not understanding the instructions properly :lol:. cheers for the help Don't feel dumb. Dumb is not asking questions in the first place. The problem with instructions is that the people who really KNOW the answers tend to forget to inc...
by W. H. Heydt
Wed Jul 04, 2012 7:12 pm
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Mpeg 2 poll
Replies: 57
Views: 10901

Re: Mpeg 2 poll

I don't understand the hostility towards this request. People on this forum are talking about using the Pi for all sorts of purposes - what is wrong with MPEG-2? I'm not saying the Foundation should drop everything to work on this, but if they get it right it could provide codecs useful for a wide ...
by W. H. Heydt
Tue Jul 03, 2012 10:52 pm
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Open request: Auxilliary support board
Replies: 5
Views: 1495

Open request: Auxilliary support board

This is an open request for something that I think would be a good adjunct for the Pi. A power board with USB hub in the same form-factor as the Pi pcb. Features should include: Power supply sufficient to provide at least 1A to a Pi. External power cable to plug into standard AC source ("mains plug"...
by W. H. Heydt
Tue Jul 03, 2012 10:35 pm
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Future Pi...depends on goals.
Replies: 14
Views: 2777

Re: Future Pi...depends on goals.

It has to get into schools first. That's why it's here after all. Any upgrades that happen after the educational platform is released will be welcome, but are *just speculation* right now. That's why I didn't go haring off after things like multi-core processors or mSATA interfaces. For the target ...
by W. H. Heydt
Tue Jul 03, 2012 10:13 pm
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Mpeg 2 poll
Replies: 57
Views: 10901

Re: Mpeg 2 poll

Yes, that was really the idea behind my poll, I wanted to find out how many people would be prepared to pay hence the option to vote at the top of the post. I also do say in the original post that it would cost money.. Perhaps the point should be phrased this way... *Who* should be the ones to get ...
by W. H. Heydt
Tue Jul 03, 2012 9:38 pm
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Future Pi...depends on goals.
Replies: 14
Views: 2777

Future Pi...depends on goals.

I know there was a thread on what future enhancements people wanted for the Pi, and I thought about it, but didn't post. Now, thinking some more about it coupled with some of the remarks in the"Linux Today" video and some thoughts about trends in electronics (and the pricing thereof), I think a slig...
by W. H. Heydt
Tue Jul 03, 2012 8:16 pm
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Mpeg 2 poll
Replies: 57
Views: 10901

Re: Mpeg 2 poll

Given that 4 months after launch, the distributors still can't keep them in stock and are unwilling to commit to deliveries in less than 4 weeks...WHAT "economies of scale" do you anticipate could be achieved by this? (Not, you understand, that having MPEG 2 decoders in place is a *bad* idea...just ...
by W. H. Heydt
Tue Jul 03, 2012 8:11 pm
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Rechecking the FAQ...
Replies: 0
Views: 314

Rechecking the FAQ...

I think the following (bold added) should be changed: How do you connect more than two USB devices? Use a hub to increase the number of ports. Some keyboards have hubs built in which would work well . Given the keyboard issues people have been having, a great many of which appear to revolve around p...
by W. H. Heydt
Tue Jul 03, 2012 6:43 am
Forum: General discussion
Topic: The Linux Action Show's First Look at the Raspberry Pi
Replies: 3
Views: 880

Re: The Linux Action Show's First Look at the Raspberry Pi

That's an interesting segment... I don't think the hosts paid much--if any--attention to the Foundation's *intended* use of the Pi, but they certainly had a lot of ideas for uses. They also seemed to be unclear that Model A isn't available yet at all. One thing I thought was very well done was empha...
by W. H. Heydt
Tue Jul 03, 2012 5:02 am
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Orders opening up?
Replies: 8
Views: 1949

Re: Orders opening up?

I ordered one from RS just over a week ago and was quoted "within 10 weeks". They have cases, too - reasonable looking ones at sensible prices (£3.99 excl VAT & delivery) - but they're only shown or offered while you're ordering a Pi. Yeah...that "only with a Pi order" part is kind of annoying. The...
by W. H. Heydt
Tue Jul 03, 2012 4:58 am
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Best Pi Case - Opinions/Recommendations?
Replies: 42
Views: 10786

Re: Best Pi Case - Opinions/Recommendations?

Here's a link to the Raspberry Pi case on the US face of RS site (Allied). http://www.alliedelec.com/search/productdetail.aspx?SKU=70231926 Worst... Case... Ever... :lol: What are your reasons for saying this is the worst case? It's much rather large, compared to the RPi. Kind of like that proporti...
by W. H. Heydt
Mon Jul 02, 2012 9:44 pm
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Orders opening up?
Replies: 8
Views: 1949

Re: Orders opening up?

Narf03 wrote:Still 1 per customer or no limit?
It doesn't say one way or the other.... Try making an order on Thursday and see.
by W. H. Heydt
Mon Jul 02, 2012 7:16 pm
Forum: Beginners
Topic: wrong keyboard installed?
Replies: 3
Views: 3203

Re: wrong keyboard installed?

One thing about the "configure-keyboard" change...you have to do that from a keyboard actually connected to the RPi...it doesn't work in an ssh connection.
by W. H. Heydt
Mon Jul 02, 2012 6:54 pm
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Best Pi Case - Opinions/Recommendations?
Replies: 42
Views: 10786

Re: Best Pi Case - Opinions/Recommendations?

I would agree with what makes it a good case. The things i look for are: 1)Strong/secure (keeps RPi in place steadily) 2)Vented (no sides to allow air flow) 3)Additional holes (access to GPIO and headers) 4)Transparent (so you can see all the coolness) #1 Agreed. This covers the prime requirements....
by W. H. Heydt
Mon Jul 02, 2012 6:14 am
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Orders opening up?
Replies: 8
Views: 1949

Orders opening up?

Was just looking at the Element14 web site and the following caught my eye: We will be opening up to general Raspberry Pi orders on Thursday 5th July. Therefore we will cease to take registrations from Monday 2nd July. Any Registrations placed up until Monday 2nd July will be invited to order prior ...
by W. H. Heydt
Mon Jul 02, 2012 12:09 am
Forum: Beginners
Topic: Mouse & Keyboard...hair tearing time
Replies: 14
Views: 3805

Re: Mouse & Keyboard...hair tearing time

Thanks to a poster in another thread...who pointed out that the USB-to-PS/2 adaptor may be pulling more current than the RpI USB port can supply...I tried the only "USB" keyboard in the house: An HP wireless that came with a PC I got about 18 months ago. The dongle is rated for 50mA. That works. It ...
by W. H. Heydt
Sun Jul 01, 2012 12:27 am
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Sound / Volume
Replies: 3
Views: 2120

Re: Sound / Volume

I'm not having sound problems.

I'm routing the analog audio through a Cables2Go Audio Matrix Switch, part #52065.

I would presume that at least some of the volume issue with headphones is simply going to be that the RPi doesn't have much power available to drive them.
by W. H. Heydt
Sun Jul 01, 2012 12:22 am
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Best Pi Case - Opinions/Recommendations?
Replies: 42
Views: 10786

Re: Best Pi Case - Opinions/Recommendations?

My favorite so far is the modmypi case: https://www.modmypi.com/shop/ What I like. 1) Nice clean design 2) All the connectors on the pi appear to be well supported by the case. 3) It looks like it is made of thick durable plastic. However, minor things that concern me: 1) It is not quite available ...
by W. H. Heydt
Sun Jul 01, 2012 12:13 am
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Best Pi Case - Opinions/Recommendations?
Replies: 42
Views: 10786

Re: Best Pi Case - Opinions/Recommendations?

Two of my favourites are the http://singlelensreflections.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/plypi-my-raspberry-pi-computer-and.html and http://www.skpang.co.uk/catalog/raspberry-pi-cover-basic-shape-clear-p-1097.html?zenid=jcdb5h8htn449qnron6mavs4k4 but why the protruding screws I dont know. Much cleaner to c...
by W. H. Heydt
Sat Jun 30, 2012 8:12 pm
Forum: Beginners
Topic: Mouse & Keyboard...hair tearing time
Replies: 14
Views: 3805

Re: Mouse & Keyboard...hair tearing time

After as much futzing around, I tried an HP wireless k/b that came with a PC a couple of years ago. *That* one works...so at least I don't have to fear that I've damaged to USB ports. The dongle is rated for 50 ma, the keyboard (battery powered...obviously) pulls 10ma. Now to locate a USB mouse, whi...
by W. H. Heydt
Sat Jun 30, 2012 6:03 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Keyboard/Mouse problem
Replies: 4
Views: 1132

Re: Keyboard/Mouse problem

The USB to PS/2 adapter may not turn your PS/2 keyboard into a real USB keyboard at all, so please try a real USB keyboard, one as cheap and simple as possible. so no keyboards with built in mouse ports, or trackpads, or lighted keys. You can find a list a bad/good keyboards here: http://elinux.org...
by W. H. Heydt
Sat Jun 30, 2012 5:59 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Resolution problem official debian
Replies: 11
Views: 4769

Re: Resolution problem official debian

mahjongg wrote:If you are not familiar with nano, Ctrl-O will save the file you have edited and Ctrl-X will exit the program.
OR you can just use an editor you DO know...e.g. vi (on the RPi itself), or Notepad (if you do the editing on a WinTel machine).
by W. H. Heydt
Sat Jun 30, 2012 5:55 pm
Forum: Beginners
Topic: Enabling SSH automatically on *Power-On*
Replies: 6
Views: 3441

Re: Enabling SSH automatically on *Power-On*

The main way to avoid having to dig for the IP address every time is to use a static IP address. Which one you use will depend on your router setup. Assuming for the moment that your private IP block is the typical 192.168.1.*, then you'd simply pick a final octet value to suit. Using a value that i...
by W. H. Heydt
Sat Jun 30, 2012 5:45 pm
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Best Pi Case - Opinions/Recommendations?
Replies: 42
Views: 10786

Re: Best Pi Case - Opinions/Recommendations?

I think what I'd like to see in a "best" case would be the inclusion of a power supply (or at least a connector that permits disconnecting power without stressing the RPi's own power connector) and a power *switch*. Clear is a definite plus. Including a built-in powered USB hub would be a BIG plus. ...

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