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Reply With Quotei would try to connect a y-power-usb cable(like them with ext. 2,5" hdd) between the devices. i think, it could work.
I've embedded an Androit tablet in my dash. However, the unit has a single USB port which is used to keep the device charged. The tablet does not have Bluetooth so I'm looking at USB-based OBDII readers. My biggest concern is that I couldn't charge the unit while using the reader, unless it provided power.
Any ideas?
i would try to connect a y-power-usb cable(like them with ext. 2,5" hdd) between the devices. i think, it could work.
That's a very interesting idea. I didn't even know these things existed. It would at least solve my problem of having the port inaccessible so I can update software/transfer files. I think the hard part would be finding a cable with a 90-degree head so it can fit in the enclosure.Originally Posted by harryberlin
you don't know something about these usb cables? you need it, because one usb2.0-port don't have enough power to start the hdd.
90° of which side?
The 90 degree angle would be needed on the tablet's end. The tablet is sandwiched into an enclosure and unfortunately, the USB port is on the side. Here'a a photo of the enclosure.
check ebay. i bought a cable with 90° micro usb plug for my smartphone.
you only must get to the right direction.
So I would have to go:
USB-DC charger & ODBII reader > Y splitter > adapter to mini-A USB > mini-A USB 90 degree cable
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Last edited by harryberlin; 03-22-2013 at 11:48 AM.
has your tablet mini usb?
I believe it is Mini-A. It's the same as most GPS devices.
has your tablet mini usb?
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