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ronjon228 · 02-15-2008, 07:39 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by nasa

FC3S is correct assuming all of the devices you are attaching at any given time uses a total of 0.5A. If it's more than that you will need a powered hub. So from what you described I would think you would be ok, until you had all three devices connected at the same time -- that might pose a problem.

Thanks you.

I doubt I'll ever have all 3 attached at the same time regardless. Most likely just the TS and maybe the flash drive. The mouse and keyboard would only be used for troubleshooting or fine tuning/tweaking anyway. Just in case the CarPC gets

02-15-2008, 07:39 AM	#4
ronjon228 Constant Bitrate Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Grand Blanc, MI Posts: 152	Quote: Originally Posted by nasa FC3S is correct assuming all of the devices you are attaching at any given time uses a total of 0.5A. If it's more than that you will need a powered hub. So from what you described I would think you would be ok, until you had all three devices connected at the same time -- that might pose a problem. Thanks you. I doubt I'll ever have all 3 attached at the same time regardless. Most likely just the TS and maybe the flash drive. The mouse and keyboard would only be used for troubleshooting or fine tuning/tweaking anyway. Just in case the CarPC gets __________________ CarPC: 1.8GHz Northwood, Intel 845 Mobo, 512MB DDR, 1x20GB + 1x160GB, Intel GPU, SB Live 5.1 Sound System: Phoenix Gold RSD 65cs 6.5" Drivers, Infinity Tweets, Pioneer 305DVC 12", PPI Sedona 630IX, Alpine MRP-M500