Rockbox mail archive
Subject: Re: automatic HD spinoff in USB Mode
From: George Styles \(RipnetUK\) (george_at_ripnet.co.uk)
Date: 2002-11-16
I agree, if this is possible it would be great. I assume it cant be dont
though, as the stock firmware doesnt do this.
As i understand it, the USB-HDD interface is implemented by a seperate chip,
over which we have no control...
its a shame, because if you leave it copying overnight, the battaries are
practically flat by the morning, == no music
D:\px-ssam\PX-SSAM.ISO
g
----- Original Message -----
From: "Marc Tricou" <Marc.Tricou_at_xi-quadrat.de>
To: <rockbox_at_cool.haxx.se>
Sent: Friday, November 15, 2002 5:41 PM
Subject: automatic HD spinoff in USB Mode
> Hi!
>
> I think it would be nice to have an optional spin down time during USB
mode.
> This would make it easier to use the Jukebox as an external HD. You could
> let it plugged in without care about the batteries running empty, it would
> only spin up if it's used.
>
> Now i have to plpug in and out the jukebox all the time or i have to carry
> the power adapter along all the time...
>
> Regards,
> Marc
>
>
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