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Convert Dell Bluetooth 300 to a USB dongle?

post #1 of 4
2/13/06 at 8:54pm
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I upgraded my 9200 BT module from a 300 to a 350. Now I have a spare 300 sitting around. I believe that this is a USB device and the cable it connects to connects to the USB controller on the motherboard. I want to convert this 300 into a USB dongle for my desktop. Does anyone have the pinouts?
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post #2 of 4
2/13/06 at 9:07pm
Sure, here you go:
http://www.angelfire.com/jazz/mich43...od/Pinout.html

If I were to do this I'd use the cable that attaches to the card by taking out the necessary pins/wires from the connector and soldering the 5 standard usb wires to them.
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post #3 of 4
2/13/06 at 9:26pm
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Originally Posted by mich43L
Sure, here you go:
http://www.angelfire.com/jazz/mich43...od/Pinout.html

If I were to do this I'd use the cable that attaches to the card by taking out the necessary pins/wires from the connector and soldering the 5 standard usb wires to them.
Thanks Mich but I noticed it uses 3.3V to power the BT module, not the 5V line. I think all standard USB are 5V. This means I can't do it off of a regular USB port unless I find a 3.3V source.

... Hmm maybe if I put a resistor in series?
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post #4 of 4
2/13/06 at 9:48pm
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Hmm it's not as simple as a resistor in series, how about using a voltage divider off of the 5V line?
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