Looking for some conclusive info on getting an ANT+ adapter to work via OTG via a usb hub ideally with a battery pack plugged in too. While I dont see any reason why this isn't possible, research has been spotty on the issue and then which app will work best, alot of the more popular exercise apps only seem to support ant+ on Ios.
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Hi,
I am using an application on my HTC Prophet, to connect via IRDA to a bike computer, to download information on rides, routes etc.
Now, I'm looking to update my phone to a Touch Pro or SE X1, but it seems that modern phones no longer have an IRDA port...
Do you know of a way to create an IR connection from the phone, say using the mini-USB port??
For example, for modern laptops that no longer have an IR port, you can buy a USB IR.
Thanks
Paul
Nope. No native IrDA and no USB host functionality, so you can't use the external adapter. With X1 microSD SDIO IrDA adapter can be an option, but I've neer seen one available for sale.
See
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=337641
for a similar discussion.
Thanks Stepw for your comments. It seems a complex topic (some phones - like the X1 don't even have a USB host connection via the mini-usb port). I was in contact with VidaOne to see if they had any ideas (they have a WM software that connects to Polar exercise devices via IR).
Since "nothing" can be done via adding hardware - given the variety of terminals -, they are looking at syncing the exercise files that are downloaded onto the PC from teh exercise device . Not quite as immediate as device -> phone, but a good second best.
I currently have the Samsung Galaxy S2 which supports USB OTG, I'm trying to figure out a way to enable ANT+ for fitness apps. Their are several USB adapters such as the Suunto Movestick Mini. I was thinking I could hook up this usb stick and enable ANT+. Does anyone know if this is possible? I currently have ICS installed.
Has anyone done this on other USB OTG enabled phones?
anyone know of anything?
ANT+ via USB OTG
There was an officail anouncment about this from the ANT people the other day. With a siutable phone it should be now possible. I have made a release of my IpBike app today which in theory should work but I don't have a suitable device to test with so would be very interested in anyone getting it to work.
I would put some suitble linkes here but it looks like I can not. I have added some details to iforpowell.com
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There was an officail anouncment about this from the ANT people the other day. With a siutable phone it should be now possible. I have made a release of my IpBike app today which in theory should work but I don't have a suitable device to test with so would be very interested in anyone getting it to work.
I would put some suitble linkes here but it looks like I can not. I have added some details to iforpowell.com
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I've just upgraded my SGS2 to ICS and connected a Suunto Movestick Mini Ant+ adapter using an USB OTG cable in order to be able to use my fitness sensors (HR belt and speed/cadence sensors from Garmin) and it works like a charm thanks to the great softwares created by ifor.
But be careful because after rooting my phone the new kernel was unable to handle the ANT USB driver and therefor it stopped working. After a few attempts i found that using a Siyah kernel (currently v4.0.1) will restore the ability to use again my Ant adapter and sensors.
Hello Com,
Is it possible to be able to quick charge a tablet while having an active data connection at the same time?
Why I ask?
I want to build a solution where a tablet is connected to a pc. Both need to have a steady data connection as they share information and custom events. The tablet is for interacting with the user an will run a custom app. The computer is for controlling and operating other stuff the tablet is not capable of. Because of easy and fast substitutions, the tablet will have to stay in delivery condition - so modding the tablets hard-/software is out of question. The solution runs 24/7 and my current tests show that the power of the tablet is drained faster than it is recharged via the usb connection to the computer.
I tried to find accessories, but did not find any. All I found were ambigious information.
I know that the usb specification does not allow quick charge (more than 450mA) and a simultaneous data connection via a (single) cable. I thought of something like the splitted y-cable we know from external harddrives. Or maybe a custom adapter were you plug in an additional charger like those active usb hubs. I want to stay away from wireless data transmission (like using bluetooth and connecting a quick charger) if possible.
Therefor I ask of the general possibility of how to accomplish my task. If it is only possible with refaining from usb at all, then please tell me how.
(Please do not suggest solutions, without (at least theoretically) verifying them yourself first.)
Great thanks in advance.
Dear forum.
Android phones are great laptop replacement but requires a wired monitor signal for persistence. Wireless screencasting tend to lag or disconnect after a couple of hours usage with bluetooth keyboard/mouse interfering with wifi so for repeated work you need a wired monitor signal.
By setting screen width to 4-500pixels in settings/developer options and using utility apps such as taskbar pc-style, leena desktop or sentio your phone becomes a highly usable desktop computer if connected to any tv, projector or monitor with hdmi capacity. Add to this a phones superior microphone for commands and voice to text funtion in google dox. Trouble is to find a phone with verified video capacity over usb, there are several standards and lots of rumors so Im hoping we may create a reference list of known devices with known capacity of video over usb with the good help of you folks.
Main Technology standards:
The two main tech standards are MHL and Displayport. MHL was early available on sony, samsung, LG and more devices via microusb ver 2. Displayport has grown later years with Huawei/Samsung devices over usb c ver 3. The older MHL over usb ver2 have difficulties handling more than video and sound, some devices such as sony Z5 may charge battery slowly when connected on MHL to external usb power but no guarantees. MHL over usb ver 2 have no capacity for keyboard/mouse or ethernet via usb, these must be connected via bluetooth.
Later usb ver 3 standard have capacity of video, sound, power and data, these devices can be connected to a hub with hdmi, keyboard, mouse, ethernet and still charge battery. There is plenty more to add about technology but lets keep to most basic info and focus on a list of devices with video signal over usb as I have not been able finding a complete list anywhere.
- There is also extra hardware available such as Displaylink which requires an app and displaylink chipped hubs but there is little information available so hopefully someone chips in with better info and proof of concept.
- There is windows phones with hdmi capability but I dont dare to mention so please contribute.
- Apple phones may have hdmi capability but there seem to be much rumors and guesswork without exact knowledge so please chip in if you have knowledge on this part.
- Several names/words are used referencing the function of connecting phone to external monitor. Samsung referencing as "Dex", Huawei "desktop mode", windows continuum, wired screencast, MHL, displayport, hdmi over usb,
All help completing the list is higly appreciated, please see this list as a suggestion this far while being completed/updated, the aim is to have a complete reference list of computer capable devices using the collective knowledge in this forum.
List of devices :
MHL, 5-pin microusb ver2 please see link att bottom for detialed list :
Samsung Galaxy 2/3/4/5/6
Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Sony Z3/Z4/Z5
Sony Z ultra
MHL, 11-pin microusb ver2 :
Samsung Galaxy Note 4/5
Displayport over USB C ver 3:
Huawei Mate 10 (huawei mate lite versions no video signal)
Huawei Mate 20
Huawei Mate 30
Samsung S8
Samsung S9
Samsung S10
LG G6
LG V20
LG V30
HTC U11
Devices rumored to have hdmi over usb but not verified (if you know please share your knowledge in comments) :
Samsung S7 (5/11 pin microusb ? MHL ?)
Xiomi redmi note 5 ?
Incomplete list at MHL tech.org : https://www.mhltech.org/devices.aspx?tid=1
Incomplete list of displayport devices : https://www.displayport.org/product-category/mobile/
All help to complete list is most appreciated, please be patient =0)
Hey all! I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas about how to accomplish this.
I'm trying to have an external keyboard, hardwired internet and power going to my Tab A (SM-T510) all at once via the USB-C port.
Is this kind of setup doable? I'm not sure what the limits are of USB-C handling multiple functionalities like this or if there are existing products that could handle this.
Any ideas what is possible here?
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To connect Android device to wired network an OTG to Ethernet adapter is required. Note this only will work if device supports it.
jwoegerbauer said:
To connect Android device to wired network an OTG to Ethernet adapter is required. Note this only will work if device supports it.
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Do you know if I can supply power at the same time?
And could I *also* add an external keyboard as a 3rd function?