Motorola Camera Connection Kit

[frenzy757]

Xoom Camera Connection Kit makes us lust for Photoshop on Honeycomb -- Engadget


The article says that Google is unlocking some features for it...does this mean we get USB host?

To be honest, I am more asking about the software update than this accessory, since you can get a microUSB-USB cable for much cheaper..but if the update enables some form of USB hosting so I can use thumbdrives...YAY

 

[2CupsWithString]

Yup, USB on the go I believe is what it's called but same thing.

 

[josh22]

If that USB cable can be used for other things like hooking up a 16 gig flash drive to it....that would be an easy and cheaper way too carry and transfer files on the go....

 

[2CupsWithString]

I believe this is already supported using a custom kernel: [KERNEL][AOSP] Tiamat Xoom 1.4.0 "I got your Moto Update right here!" (Update: 4/24) - xda-developers if you want to get down & dirty

 

[frenzy757]

yea, but I don't really root and load custom roms or kernels on my device. I want it enabled natively and from Google.

 

[NewAge]

You can't just use a micro USB to female USB adapter. It must be an "OTG" cable or on the go. There are many for under $5, just check eBay. Its sad how much they are selling it for. My cable looks identical to the one advertised except mine doesn't have the M logo. I have been transferring files through USB to my microsdcard in Xoom and it works flawless. You can also stream music and videos through it.

 

[derekw68]

Just a heads up that Best Buy is now stocking the cable

 

[erzhik]

Does anybody know how flexible is this cable? I don't want something that sticks out like a piece of stick without bending.

 

[derekw68]

not very flexible. The cable overall is about 4 inches.

 

[Nchaka]

You can't just use a micro USB to female USB adapter. It must be an "OTG" cable or on the go. There are many for under $5, just check eBay. Its sad how much they are selling it for. My cable looks identical to the one advertised except mine doesn't have the M logo. I have been transferring files through USB to my microsdcard in Xoom and it works flawless. You can also stream music and videos through it.

Do you still have the name of the seller or a link? I tried a search for the cable and haven't been able to find it.
Thanks

 

[pappyfire]

You can't just use a micro USB to female USB adapter. It must be an "OTG" cable or on the go. There are many for under $5, just check eBay. Its sad how much they are selling it for. My cable looks identical to the one advertised except mine doesn't have the M logo. I have been transferring files through USB to my microsdcard in Xoom and it works flawless. You can also stream music and videos through it.

Could you please post how? I bought one on eBay that's said it's an OTG, but when I plug in a thumb drive, I cannot find it anywhere with ES File Explorer.

 

[chemgeek]

I believe HC 3.1 as distributed currently only supports USB-HID connections (i.e., keyboard and mouse) at the moment, and does not support mass storage devices (i.e., USB-key). I can install a USB key on my OTG cable, and the USB key flashes as if it is seen and recognized, but it does not mount to the file system. I think that will require a future software update or a custom kernel if you can't wait. Hopefully, that will come when the SD card slot is enabled, as they may be related (mass storage) issues.

Cheers.