Working External Hard Drive for Universal

[Pyrojester]

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=280062 Covers it in better detail, but here is the basic idea (fully working on my Exec for a few months now)

WL-HDD with Oleg firmware. Easy to flash, google it.
PSP Emergency Battery (the one i recommend is good, but any battery with an output current greater then 1000mA seems to work)
Resco file explorer

Connect to the hard drive over Wi-fi (looks just like any other AP)
Map the network drive in Resco (tap-hold the network icon in the explorer)
...Thats it. Appears like a storage card, and files you access are streamed to the device unless you choose to copy them.

Works amazingly, just put the hard drive in a bag or in your car, and access at your leisure.

[hashbrown]

How does it work with music and/or movie files? This really interesting!
Have you used it w/ TCPMP or other movie players? Can you run executables/programs stored on it for your PDA?

[southernint3l]

i was looking for something like this but cannot find a version that will translate the us dollar amounts.

[JeromeMorrow]

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=280062 Covers it in better detail, but here is the basic idea (fully working on my Exec for a few months now)

WL-HDD with Oleg firmware. Easy to flash, google it.
PSP Emergency Battery (the one i recommend is good, but any battery with an output current greater then 1000mA seems to work)
Resco file explorer

Connect to the hard drive over Wi-fi (looks just like any other AP)
Map the network drive in Resco (tap-hold the network icon in the explorer)
...Thats it. Appears like a storage card, and files you access are streamed to the device unless you choose to copy them.

Works amazingly, just put the hard drive in a bag or in your car, and access at your leisure.


YESSS !!!!! I saw your experience in other post... And finally I bought one. Could you recomend me where to buy a cheap notebook hd in europe?... I am looking for 120 GB or 100 GB... it's ok for you this GB?

Thanks a lot.

[leman]

Wi-Fi drives are good but bulky a little bit (and also battery-consuming), however sometime ago I saw some USB hard drive Transcend StoreJet 1.8" OTG USB designed especially for PDAs, MP3 players etc. As far as I recall it had its own battery (up to 4.5 hours operation), so it should work with Universal as well.

[Pyrojester]

Wi-Fi drives are good but bulky a little bit (and also battery-consuming), however sometime ago I saw some USB hard drive Transcend StoreJet 1.8" OTG USB designed especially for PDAs, MP3 players etc. As far as I recall it had its own battery (up to 4.5 hours operation), so it should work with Universal as well.

Yes, but my solution costs £50-£100, depending on where you get it. The drive is big, but as long as you have a bag its fine, just chuck it in the bottom.

[Pyrojester]

How does it work with music and/or movie files? This really interesting!
Have you used it w/ TCPMP or other movie players? Can you run executables/programs stored on it for your PDA?

This automatically streams media files when opened off the drive. Not sure about .exe, but i see no reason why not. I know it can open ROMs off it using pocket snes.

[FOSA]

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"Wi-Fi drives are good but bulky a little bit (and also battery-consuming), however sometime ago I saw some USB hard drive Transcend StoreJet 1.8" OTG USB designed especially for PDAs, MP3 players etc. "

According to the link below the device does support PDA, however, the Universal's USB port is meant for charging only and not meant for data transfer unless there's a driver written for it

http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/news/articles/story_7157.html

[JeromeMorrow]

Hi,

I finally bougth the WL-HDD and a Thosiba Hd 120 GB.... I put the 1.9.2.7-7e Oleg firmeware...

But

1. I don´t know how to access the Wl-hdd, At the moment I can access to the configuration... and conect to it with the universal.
2. Do I have to format the Hard Drive previously?
2. In this case how to format it?
3. I know how wiew in Resco explorer my pc folders... buw I can´t see the Asus...

Do you can give me any recomendation? Perhaps, some links of the asus forum that you follow?

Thanks a lot

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=280062 Covers it in better detail, but here is the basic idea (fully working on my Exec for a few months now)

WL-HDD with Oleg firmware. Easy to flash, google it.
PSP Emergency Battery (the one i recommend is good, but any battery with an output current greater then 1000mA seems to work)
Resco file explorer

Connect to the hard drive over Wi-fi (looks just like any other AP)
Map the network drive in Resco (tap-hold the network icon in the explorer)
...Thats it. Appears like a storage card, and files you access are streamed to the device unless you choose to copy them.

Works amazingly, just put the hard drive in a bag or in your car, and access at your leisure.

[southernint3l]

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"Wi-Fi drives are good but bulky a little bit (and also battery-consuming), however sometime ago I saw some USB hard drive Transcend StoreJet 1.8" OTG USB designed especially for PDAs, MP3 players etc. "

According to the link below the device does support PDA, however, the Universal's USB port is meant for charging only and not meant for data transfer unless there's a driver written for it

http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/news/articles/story_7157.html
actually my friend after reading the above link you posted you can store files on the hdd that you posted a link for.It has 2 seperate modes.1. strictly for devices that has a usb for charging .b/ also receives and sends applications,music,etc. from the usb.(i also called the company and ordered one!Thanks for the link m8!)they state if it doesnt work then its rare.some pdas only have a usb to charge/transfer files to a from ,same as a JJ.I do plan on retiring my JJ here soon for the M.A.G.I.C.

which has an internal 8gb HDD

regards

[FOSA]

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"actually my friend after reading the above link you posted you can store files on the hdd that you posted a link for.It has 2 seperate modes.1. strictly for devices that has a usb for charging .b/ also receives and sends applications,music,etc. from the usb.(i also called the company and ordered one!Thanks for the link m8!)they state if it doesnt work then its rare.some pdas only have a usb to charge/transfer files to a from ,same as a JJ.I do plan on retiring my JJ here soon for the M.A.G.I.C.

which has an internal 8gb HDD"



Yes, the Transcend StoreJet OTG hard disk drive do have 2 modes.

One is for data transfer - In this mode it acts just like any external hard disk connecting to PC and laptops ("Peripheral" mode)

As quoted

“Standalone” mode allows the StoreJet OTG to function as a host into which a huge range of USB devices can be directly connected for information exchange, backup, management and storage.

But this does not mean you can connect directly to the Pocket PC/PDA and perfrom data transfer. For using the USB port of your PDA/Pocket PC for data transfer that USB post has to eb a host whichi you only can find in a few PDAs like the ACER and LOOX. Alternatively, you can buy a CF USB host card to perform the same function.

In fact if you'll to buy any external OTG USB 2.0 hard disk you'll find that they comes with these 2 modes of transfer. FYI, I do own OTG hard disk.

Instead of using the thread starter's WL-HDD Wi-Fi hard disk you can also use Wi-Drive (below) which I'm using

http://www.edslab.com/products.htm

Advantages are that it comes with a built-in battery or you can connect it using an external hi-cap battery pack without using an AC charger. Another thing is that this Wi-Fi hard disk connects DIRECT to your PDA/Pocket PC WITHOUT the need of going through a wireless network

[southernint3l]

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"actually my friend after reading the above link you posted you can store files on the hdd that you posted a link for.It has 2 seperate modes.1. strictly for devices that has a usb for charging .b/ also receives and sends applications,music,etc. from the usb.(i also called the company and ordered one!Thanks for the link m8!)they state if it doesnt work then its rare.some pdas only have a usb to charge/transfer files to a from ,same as a JJ.I do plan on retiring my JJ here soon for the M.A.G.I.C.

which has an internal 8gb HDD"



Yes, the Transcend StoreJet OTG hard disk drive do have 2 modes.

One is for data transfer - In this mode it acts just like any external hard disk connecting to PC and laptops ("Peripheral" mode)

As quoted

“Standalone” mode allows the StoreJet OTG to function as a host into which a huge range of USB devices can be directly connected for information exchange, backup, management and storage.

But this does not mean you can connect directly to the Pocket PC/PDA and perfrom data transfer. For using the USB port of your PDA/Pocket PC for data transfer that USB post has to eb a host whichi you only can find in a few PDAs like the ACER and LOOX. Alternatively, you can buy a CF USB host card to perform the same function.

In fact if you'll to buy any external OTG USB 2.0 hard disk you'll find that they comes with these 2 modes of transfer. FYI, I do own OTG hard disk.

Instead of using the thread starter's WL-HDD Wi-Fi hard disk you can also use Wi-Drive (below) which I'm using

http://www.edslab.com/products.htm

Advantages are that it comes with a built-in battery or you can connect it using an external hi-cap battery pack without using an AC charger. Another thing is that this Wi-Fi hard disk connects DIRECT to your PDA/Pocket PC WITHOUT the need of going through a wireless network
I went to the link you provided and the tab say "Untitled Document"meaning that someone built a site with only one page and you cannot navigate through the site.Although i did do a google search and found the WIDrive but only in overseas markets not here in the United States,Thus expanding my research.I went to Froogle and found several companies that sell them for as low as $95.00.I called the company that i ordered my storejet from and provided the information and they did give me a full refund which i am going to use to purchase the drive that you posted.that is what i really need.Something that i can connect to by wifi and not have to use my home network in order to connect to the drive itself and also freeing up the need to have a ton of cables and cords scattered here and there.So thanks again

[southernint3l]

Also where did you purchase?i tried several sites and sent out emails but did not find something or someone that gave me suffice information about the wi-drive.Also ,can you use the wifi on your phone to connect to the drive without the need for a network service?Like if you or on the interstate and want to connect to the drive without cables?It does not state on the site or with anyone i spoke to.I am in the united states and would like to know where to get one from .as a soon as you get a chance to reply.
Regards

[FOSA]

I've no problem accessing Wi-Drive site. BTW, Pocket IE don't work well with this drive if you're using with your PDA. You need OPERA to work.

Some pointers include you'll need to purchase your external battery pack if you need to use it outdoor for longer than the specified time. The drive's AC adapter output voltage is 5V and the current is 2A. 2A is a lot of current for fast charging from any battery pack.

What I learnt from their engneer sometimes back is that they're looking into a 60GB version and an external battery pack too.

The contact details for Wi-Drive are as follows

Our Address

20, Ayer Rajah Crescent, #08-26,Singapore 139964

Tel : +65 6873-9918

Fax : +65 6873-9893

For Sales Enquiries :
Email : sales@edslab.com
For Technical Support :
Email : support@edslab.com
For General/Comment/Feedback :
Email : infot@edslab.com

[southernint3l]

I've no problem accessing Wi-Drive site. BTW, Pocket IE don't work well with this drive if you're using with your PDA. You need OPERA to work.

Some pointers include you'll need to purchase your external battery pack if you need to use it outdoor for longer than the specified time. The drive's AC adapter output voltage is 5V and the current is 2A. 2A is a lot of current for fast charging from any battery pack.

What I learnt from their engneer sometimes back is that they're looking into a 60GB version and an external battery pack too.

The contact details for Wi-Drive are as follows

Our Address

20, Ayer Rajah Crescent, #08-26,Singapore 139964

Tel : +65 6873-9918

Fax : +65 6873-9893

For Sales Enquiries :
Email : sales@edslab.com
For Technical Support :
Email : support@edslab.com
For General/Comment/Feedback :
Email : infot@edslab.com
Well that is the same email address that i found.I emailed them with no reply.I will try again.Im not looking for a a huge storage drive.20 gb will be suffice for me.Could you supply anymore information?
Regards

[southernint3l]

I've no problem accessing Wi-Drive site. BTW, Pocket IE don't work well with this drive if you're using with your PDA. You need OPERA to work.

Some pointers include you'll need to purchase your external battery pack if you need to use it outdoor for longer than the specified time. The drive's AC adapter output voltage is 5V and the current is 2A. 2A is a lot of current for fast charging from any battery pack.

What I learnt from their engneer sometimes back is that they're looking into a 60GB version and an external battery pack too.

The contact details for Wi-Drive are as follows

Our Address

20, Ayer Rajah Crescent, #08-26,Singapore 139964

Tel : +65 6873-9918

Fax : +65 6873-9893

For Sales Enquiries :
Email : sales@edslab.com
For Technical Support :
Email : support@edslab.com
For General/Comment/Feedback :
Email : infot@edslab.com
Well that is the same email address that i found.I emailed them with no reply.I will try again.Im not looking for a a huge storage drive.20 gb will be suffice for me.Could you supply anymore information?
I have Opera 8.60 for my JASJAR.
Regards

[FOSA]

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"Well that is the same email address that i found.I emailed them with no reply.I will try again"


I think there's a timezone difference. Singapore is on the east while USA is on the west.

Try ond day later. Have you try faxing? Lastly, make a long distance call

Just remember that Singapore is 12hrs ahead of USA (I think so)

[southernint3l]

thanks.How much was yourwi-drive total?

[FOSA]

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"thanks.How much was your wi-drive total?"

About US$191.8

[southernint3l]

Still no reply from them.I even called numerous times with no answer.

[FOSA]

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"Still no reply from them.I even called numerous times with no answer."

I just called and spoke to their guy.

If you're in the US then you have to call in the morning say 2am or in the night say 10pm then it would be 2pm or 10am Singapore time which are the working hours. As I mentioned Singapore is 12hrs ahead of the US

Working hour in Singapore is from 8am to 5pm and lunch from 12pm to 1pm (Mon to Fri)

[southernint3l]

I did this as well .still nothing,ill keep trying a couple more days and then move on

[JeromeMorrow]

Ok, every thing works for me I downgraded to the last firmware of the asus (the oficial one), I format the hd... and works great. It´s amazing, now I can see a video from de asus directly without compresion or adapting it to the pda size (with PocketDivx).

The asus open a new word of posibilities for me.

Thanks a lot.

Pd. With this firme ware it´s not necesary partitioning the hd, and now admint a hd up to 80 GB. :)

Hi,

I finally bougth the WL-HDD and a Thosiba Hd 120 GB.... I put the 1.9.2.7-7e Oleg firmeware...

But

1. I don´t know how to access the Wl-hdd, At the moment I can access to the configuration... and conect to it with the universal.
2. Do I have to format the Hard Drive previously?
2. In this case how to format it?
3. I know how wiew in Resco explorer my pc folders... buw I can´t see the Asus...

Do you can give me any recomendation? Perhaps, some links of the asus forum that you follow?

Thanks a lot

[Pyrojester]

Glad its working, they are incredible bits of kit.

[Vrokolos]

Where can I buy the Asus in europe? I'm looking for a really cheap solution. Used or new I don't care..