DIY More USB ports for Ouya.

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Soldered this usb hub to my ouya, works great. Attaching micro sd support and a custom case made from acrylic plastic to go with this, will post more updates very soon.



these are the soldering points.

I'm curious if it can run more than one thing at a time though without external power. Right now, if I hook an unpowered hub to my Ouya, plug in a fan and then a USB stick, it won't read the stick.

I noticed whenever you plug things into the Ouya they need to be plugged in before its turned on, I have plugged in a mouse, keyboard, and a micro sd usb adapter (with 8GB card) and they all work

could have also simply used a usb hub.

I am also building this into a case, so it will be an all in one instead of having extras hanging out, keeping the unit easily portable.

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[DrunkPunk]

I'm curious if it can run more than one thing at a time though without external power. Right now, if I hook an unpowered hub to my Ouya, plug in a fan and then a USB stick, it won't read the stick.

[undeadbobop]

could have also simply used a usb hub.

[AMLagonda]

I would way rather use a powered hub, I am using a usb powered hard drive and it works fine.

[Michael Thompson]

Are you saying that there is an unused USB port on the board or are you simply connecting these wires to the existing external port?
An unused USB port would be super cool, but your post isn't clear.

[jimlab7]

I was wondering if you could help me i opened this usb hub up and i see there is 5 connections
and it does also have a plug for power if needed but would be fine by itself hooked up to the ouya
what wires would i solder to the MB?





one looks like ground? i guess idk had to paint the cut off end but those are what colors they were

or can I even use this?

[Starfighter]

What the...? I always thought ground was yellow/green.

[jimlab7]

What the...? I always thought ground was yellow/green.

from what I've found black is the ground red is V5 green is Data + white is Data -

like so
http://usb-facts.com/images/usb_cable_diagram.gif

I think the blue wire on mine it for the optional ac power plug but I'm not sure
and I think my blue wire is there gray idk

http://usb-facts.com/images/usb_cable_diagram.gif

[cannonshane]

The ground can be any colour, most manufacturers are different, Its the same in Car audio. That's why they urge you to read the manual when installing a new cd player etc.