Looking For a Connector to Connect Between A Regular USB Port And Mini USB Port

[cherylharrell1961]

I was wondering about the ubs port on the PMID701i and PMID4311. Is it a slave usb port or a host usb port? Just wondering so I will know what kind of keyboard to get for it. Thanks to whoever knows.

[cherylharrell1961]

I looked up online and it's port is a slave being you can charge it up or connect thru the computer with the cable. So what I am now needing to look for is a cable with on one end of it,the mini usb plug to plug it into the tablet and the other end have a port on it that a regular usb can connect to it for connecting to the keyboard.

I think one is has a mini usb port on it to connect to the laptop. The other end has on it the port thing you connect the mini keyboards usb cord to.

[matt]

The port is a slave when connected to a computer or charger. It is host when a keyboard or hub or other peripherals are connected. The host supplies the power, so you cannot charge and use a usb device at the same time. Any generic usb kb should work as long as it doesn't draw too much power from the tablet. I would get a usb a to usb mini or micro adapter and try a few kbs at a computer store to see what you like. You can also try a powered hub to minimize tablet battery drain. You can also use a memory stick which would be a slave as well. The dominant has the power over the submissive.

[cherylharrell1961]

Thanks so much for the info. Now I have to find an adapter to go between the keyboard and tablet so I can buy the tablet.

[zvoddy23]

A new tablet should ????? come with an USB A female to mini/micro USB male.

[cherylharrell1961]

Unfortunately mine didn't come with the right kind for hooking between a keyboard and the tablet. It only came with the usb cord for charging and hooking to the computer to put stuff on it.

[matt]

My adapter came with the keyboard/case I bought and rarely use. The buttons are kinda small. The adapter also works to connect a usb gamepad, like my logitec dual action.

[dolorespark]

Unfortunately mine didn't come with the right kind for hooking between a keyboard and the tablet. It only came with the usb cord for charging and hooking to the computer to put stuff on it.

What you need is an OTG ("USB - On The Go") cable. Two of the pins are connected together which tells the tablet that it may have to act as a host (i.e. supply power, etc.) rather than a client. I'm sure you can find them online but they're nearly impossible to find in a store unless you live in a real techie hotspot.

[cherylharrell1961]

Thanks for the info. I think one of those comes with the keyboard I ordered.