Make cable as per schematic in step 4. Actually the extra pin or pin 4 is typically not connected in the normal usb cable but if it is connected to ground pin the phone will turn in a host mode and will be able to read.
Diy Cable To Use Otg And Simultaneously Charge The Device
Diy otg cable wiring diagram. I havent made it yet though. In addition it can connect device to a power source for charging function. Wiring diagram of usb otg y cable there are many kinds of electronics available on the market. Typically it utilizes black black red and white cable colors. In accordance with wiring diagram for otg usb there are just four wires used inside the cable. I made another schematic how you should wire things up so the usb will work as a host or otg mode.
A mini usb otg cable is available in the market and can cost you around rs150 rs300 but finding vendors who actually sell it is not easy. Black wire serves as ground just like in any other apparatus. The red one is to get sure wire with dc ability of 5 volts. The cable can be used to transfer information from 1 apparatus to another. Usb device is connected to phone and phone is still charging. A lot of people wonder why have micro usb 5 pins instead of 4.
Most of them utilize usb cable. In order to connect an android phone to a standard usb device you need to use a micro or mini usb to usb type a female convertor but this should also be an otg cable. One end a 35 audio 2female rca s video other end 10 pin round. 36 responses to make your own on the go otg usb cable perry on april 30th 2014 at 558 pm said.