Can I emulate a USB memory stick with 2nd PC USB cable

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I need to test the USB port on a large collection of set top boxes. Memory sticks are being stolen too often.

The solution I'm after is to have a PC on my production line and run a usb-to-usb cable from it to the set top box. I would then need code on the PC to emulate a memory stick.

Is this at all possible? Any suggestions where to start.

Posted 21-Apr-10 23:48pm

heinzbekker

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Gary R. Wheeler · Answer 1 · 2010-04-23T14:31:00

Solution 1

I would start with the Windows Driver Kit[^]. The last time I looked, they included a sample USB memory device driver. That would probably give you some hints.

Posted 23-Apr-10 14:31pm

Gary R. Wheeler

DaveyM69 · Answer 2 · 2010-04-23T22:29:00

Solution 2

I doubt that it's possible using a standard USB port and I can forsee all kinds of issues relating to PDs etc.

I would mount a USB socket drive blanking plate or somewhere similar and hardwire that to a cable which you can attach to the memory stick *inside* the PC.

Posted 23-Apr-10 22:29pm

DaveyM69