For those interested, the Sabrent 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub is compatible with the BBB.

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For those interested, the Sabrent 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub is compatible with the BBB.
http://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-4-Port-Individual-Switches-HB-UMLS/dp/B00BWF5U0M

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You are much better off going with a powered USB hub for the BBB

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“Much” better off? How so? I would think that if I can avoid an extra cable (especially a power cable), that’s a better path, no?

With this USB-powered hub, I am able to run the BBB with a keyboard and optical mouse, in addition to powering (via the USB hub) a Leonardo-compatible Arduino board.

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I have heard that people have issues drawing too much power off of the BBB’s USB port. Perhaps that is only if the BBB is powered through the USB. I guess if you are powering it through the DC jack (which I assume you are), then there would be enough power to go around.