Josh Koffman wrote:
> 
> ...
> So...what about getting a cheap powered up, cracking it open, then
> wiring the power input to the correct pins on the outputs. I wouldn't
> ever use it connected to a computer again, and in theory all 5V would
> be available to all ports all the time.
> 


I also recently heard that most hubs don't actually control/limit the amount
of current to each port, but just add up the requests to know what's
available.  But I'm not sure if any of the devices being charged check for
an acknowledgement from the hub before putting itself into charge mode.  Or
perhaps some device might slow or fast charge based on an acknowledgement?

But how about just putting a few USB jacks on a PCB and wiring that to a
regulated 5V wall-wart?

Cheers,
-Neil.


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