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Subject:   RE: iSight Drivers? -- offer for help and question
Date:   2003-06-29 20:41:18
From:   anonymous2
Response to: RE: iSight Drivers? -- offer for help and question

Scott,


I think USB is 5v and 1394 is 12v, so I am not sure if it will work. I know PCI based cards that fit into a desktop or tower provide power, but I have not seen any for laptops (all the PCMCIA ones I have seen do not provide power from the PC - but use an external transformer).


I already had the iPod power supply, so that solved that problem for me. Another alternative is a powered 1394 hub, these come with a power supply that will power devices attached to them. All of this is a pain for PC laptop users, due to the extra devices required. Maybe someday they will get a clue and put powered 1394 into laptops. I use 1394 for external drives as well as the iPod and cameras.


I have been toying with the idea of creating a power take-off from the Dell power supply plug, but have not had any time to investigate it.


Warren
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  • RE: iSight Drivers? -- offer for help and question
    2003-06-30 11:21:59  sbpetrack [Reply | View]

    Thanks very much -- I did not know that firewire is 12v. I have ordered http://www.cmsproducts.com/detail.aspx?ID=16
    so I'll let people know if it works in a few days.

    I suppose that I could just take a 12v power supply and an unpowered 4-to-6 firewire cable and hook them up myself. This can't be too difficult to get right. I'll hunt around for the 6-pin spec, but if you happen to know of a clear picture and spec on the web I'd appreciate it. (If you know that this is a terrible idea, I'd appreciate that too).

    Scott
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