iPod mini: charging and connecting via firewire ...

[wallakoala]

So I just installed rockbox onto my ipod mini 1g and it works great. The only thing I am concerned about is charging the thing/transferring files. Do I have to load up the apple firmware to charge it and transfer files? Because when I plug the ipod into my computer via firewire, the player does not appear to charge and it does not mount. I have tried turning the player off and plugging it in, but nothing happens. Isn't it supposed to boot into disk mode? Now I have to boot into the apple firmware whenever I want to charge and transfer files. Is there any other way?

[wallakoala]

thanks for moving this, I am new to these forums.

[Llorean]

Rockbox has no support for firewire at all yet, so to copy files over you'll have to manually reboot into Disk Mode or Apple for the moment.

[wallakoala]

ah I see. I used a usb ipod cable and then it worked. cool.

[joey.dale]

Does the lack of firewire support include charging as well?

-Joey

[Llorean]

I'm not certain, but I *think* it will charge from firewire.

[joey.dale]

I also wondering if so, how many mA does it use to charge on top of what it uses it power itself? Anyone have data as to such?

-Joey