nathy_87
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First off where do you buy them from? Tried searching Amazon but that just brings up the 12v ones that have USB on top of them which is not what I want.
Secondly, when wiring it up I'm guessing that the easiest route would be to feed the wires to the 12v./cigarette lighter?
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andy1868
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Just to charge stuff with? Something like this?
http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/maplin-usb-20-socket-a-line-n99fk?gclid=CLmRk5fYmMUCFWoJwwodUpUAbg
I think USB is 5V by the way. That's the extent of my wiring knowledge though i'm afraid 
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nathy_87
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Exactly that Andy  and I'm not that clued up either but I've got a mate who can do it.
[Edited on 28-04-2015 by nathy_87]
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Kyle T
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I once bought a cig ligher fitment, took it apart and wired it into my 12v... and blew it up
The 5v thing probably explains it 
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Jambo
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Kyle
Skoda might do them Nath, BMW do.
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DaveyLC
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http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/neutrik-usb-panel-mount-socket-n57fl
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Dom
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Physical connectors can be had from eBay, Amazon, CPC, Farnell, Maplin. But do realise that USB is 5V not 12V so you'll a regulator circuit to reduce the voltage (an example http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-USB-Charger-1/).
Easiest option would be to dismantle a USB car charger and fit that to your car.
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pow
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http://cpc.farnell.com/unbranded/usb-st/module-usb-to-screw-terms/dp/AV16468?ost=usb+st
I use these at work
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DaveyLC
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quote:
Originally posted by pow
http://cpc.farnell.com/unbranded/usb-st/module-usb-to-screw-terms/dp/AV16468?ost=usb+st
I use these at work
Ł10.92 each? Are they filled with unicorn horn dust?
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Steve
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I have seen some ridiculous prices for things on farnell/rs before
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Dee25790
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http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=131408985869
Step down tranny.
Install that between 12v source and you 5v port
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Dom
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quote:
Originally posted by Dee25790
Step down tranny.
Regulator  transformer.
Certainly a cheap solution but i doubt you'd be able to pull 3A off it though.
[Edited on 29-04-2015 by Dom]
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Dee25790
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quote:
Originally posted by Dom
quote:
Originally posted by Dee25790
Step down tranny.
Regulator transformer.
Certainly a cheap solution but i doubt you'd be able to pull 3A off it though.
[Edited on 29-04-2015 by Dom]
Not exactly..
A regulator regulates voltage.
A transformer transforms voltage and current up or down
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