Several times now I've accidentally shorted my board when it's powered by USB. This brings down the computer, I assume because it draws too much power. I'm not an electronics whiz, but it seems like this could be prevented somehow.

short when powered by usb

system November 25, 2007, 3:38pm 6

I wonder if a compliant hub wouldn't be in order? Preferably one that had an external power supply.

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