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Others => Neo6502 => Topic started by: ilario on May 30, 2025, 04:48:11 PM

Title: Can USB-NeoHub be used as a normal USB hub?
Post by: ilario on May 30, 2025, 04:48:11 PM
Dear all,
I found the USB-NeoHub (https://www.olimex.com/Products/RaspberryPi/PICO/USB-NeoHub/open-source-hardware) product on the website.

For my next project, I will need a USB hub anyway, so I was considering whether to get a normal USB-HUB (https://www.olimex.com/Products/USB-Modules/Hub/USB-HUB/) or the OSHW USB-NeoHub.

The question is: what is the difference between the two? Apart from the USB-A or USB-C plug, clearly. Can I use the USB-NeoHub as a normal USB-HUB?
Title: Re: Can USB-NeoHub be used as a normal USB hub?
Post by: LubOlimex on June 02, 2025, 08:40:30 AM
The difference is the chip used inside and their compatibility with the TinyUSB software that Neohub uses. But this doesn't matter for general-purpose usage.

If you are looking for general-purpose hub, the USB-HUB is just fine.

If you are looking for USB hub specifically for Neo6502, then it is recommended to use USB-NeoHub.

Also refer to this to see why USB-NeoHub was designed:

https://neo6502.com/welcome/before/