On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 8:36 PM, William Chops Westfield wrote: > Do they charge when plugged into a computer, without any special > software? > It seems that many such USB-charged devices play a bit fast and loose > with specifications, and only work with their own chargers, or if > there are some particular resistors on the data lines. Check the > "Device compatibility" section here: > > http://www.ladyada.net/make/mintyboost/ > http://forums.ladyada.net/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=2851 Hm, good question. Unfortunately all my computers have the drivers installed. They are on the MintyBoost list though. I figure I'll give it a try...after all, all I'll lose is a fairly inexpensive USB hub! Josh -- A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools. -Douglas Adams -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist