![]() ![]() I could use an ohmmeter to check on an actual Y. The USB 2.0 hot (red) would need to run only to the UDB 3.0 B Micro hot (pin 1). I think, if such a cord is proper, the Pin 1 (red) of the USB 3.0 connector has to be separated from the Pin 1 of the USB 2.0 connector. I could see either or both the recorder and the power supply could be damaged if one tried to “fight” with the other. However, I am concerned about inadvertently connecting the 5V output of two distinct power supplies (One within the recorder, and the other an outside power supply). Then I just have to use a decent quality USB power supply. ![]() That would appear to work IF all power is supplied by the USB 2.0. On one end is a male USB 3.0 micro B connector. I do see on many sites including eBay, Y connectors that physically look like they do this. I cannot find any reference tor a version for the USB 3.0 Micro. Plus there seems to be no source for this exact part number. But this is not for the USB 3.0 micro B connector. ![]() The WD site notes one adapter, WDCA029RNN. One possible solution would be to use a Y connector, taking power from a separate USB power supply. Cannot find specs for the power requirements for a Passport Drive. The forum notes that the draw from the drive must be less than 900 mA. Looking on their forum support I found that the recorder may have been “fried” by trying to drive the passport. If I plug the drive directly into the recorder it worked fine for a while, then recently died. The passport uses a USB 3.0 B micro input and came with a compatible USB 3.0 cord. I have a Homeworx digital recorder that writes onto my 1.5 TB Passport Ultra. ![]()
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