Modified USB hub that works with the iPad

Started by CaptainTuna, November 21, 2015, 01:34:58 AM

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CaptainTuna

Hello,

I've managed to get a modified DIKOM USB hub to work with the iPad. The modification I did is very simple:



I simply connected the red wires together and then connected the iPad's AC charger to one of the ports.

I tested it using the following equipment/software:

HARDWARE
-iPad mini 2 (lightning port)
-Focusrite Saffire 6 USB
-Novation Impulse 61
-Original Apple iPad USB Adapter

SOFTWARE
-Korg Module
-Bias FX
-Bias AMP
-Neo-Soul Keys

Elantric

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Indeed , that's very close to  what I've been doing for a while -all described in detail here
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=10323.0

But know it still will not charge the IPad during use as USB Host Audio/MIDI Master Computer

CaptainTuna

Quote from: Elantric on November 21, 2015, 10:02:37 AM
Indeed , that's very close to  what I've been doing for a while -all described in detail here
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=10323.0

But know it still will not charge the IPad during use as USB Host Audio/MIDI Master Computer

It is indeed, the only difference is the modified hub, which saved me a few bucks! Unfortunately, as you said, it won't charge the iPad, and for that reason I'm thinking of switching over to using my Sonic Port VX and an arduino-based MIDI over Bluetooth solution (to connect keyobards/controllers to the iPad).

Elantric


VanceG wrote>
QuoteSide note:  I use this device all the time with my iPAD and iPhone and have never had it drop out even once.


Update: After reading Vance's report above - i re-ordered another one of these these Hubs  - it now has better packaging and i suspect its a bit updated compared to the version I tested two years

IT DOES NOT CHARGE the IPAD / IPHONE - But it is a handy IOS Lightning Hub for USB class compliant Audio / MIDI devices
http://www.amazon.com/Lanfeld-Adapter-Reader-Connection-White/dp/B00N00YBJS?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00