[Arm-dev] Odroid-HC1 came, but

[Robert Moskowitz]

Uli,


On 11/28/18 12:26 AM, Uli Middelberg wrote:
>
> Am 27.11.18 um 19:36 schrieb Robert Moskowitz:
>> OK, I found the AmeriDroid site.  I overpaid from ebay...
>>
>> I see the case cover and power supply, but their uart-USB is very
>> pricey.  I am use to paying ~$2 each for the ones I get for my Cubies.
>>
>> But further research shows they use a different voltage so perhaps
>> stuck with the higher price.  :(
>>
> The Odroid UART to USB cable detects the right voltage (3.3V (AMLogic,
> RockChip) vs. 1.7V (Samsung)) to take, so you don't have to worry about
> it. The connector itself allows to be used with single breadboard cables
> (pin diameter & pin distance), but I haven't found any cheap UART to USB
> adapters running at 1.7V.

Your statement is a little unclear to me.  Are you saying that I CAN use 
a regular 3.3v adapter, as it detects it and works properly.  Or are you 
saying, it detects the 3.3v and just does not work; that you have to use 
a 1.7v adapter?

thanks