USB charge points

[Parmst]

Just in case anyone is interested, i fitted these usb charging points tonight

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Twin-Dual.../131720387809?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&

They are almost a perfect fit in one of the blanks in center consul, with just a slight trimming needed to persuade it to fit, the only change i made was to cut off the two blue lights inside which are permanately on.
Simple cheap fix

 

[Low Rider]

An excellent idea I have seen these on here before but thanks for posting the link

 

[andyglym]

Great job

 

[Faheem]

I've seen things like this before on eBay but I've always been unsure on how you would wire these up?

 

[Nodzed]

I like that, where did you take the power supply from?

 

[Parmst]

cig lighter

 

[Faheem]

@NODZED timing

 

[t-tony]

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@NODZED timing

I'll be bringing some home and fitting them soon if you're not in a tearing hurry?

Tony.

 

[Faheem]

@t-tony Yes buddy that sounds brilliant. If you fancy it you can do it for me

 

[t-tony]

I'll get mine done and see how easy and quick it is Faheem. Then we'll see. I've seen some tidy looking items at the local Walmart.

Tony.

 

[Faheem]

Let me know how that goes

 

[t-tony]

Will do mate. When I buy the bits I'll post some pictures on here.

Tony.

 

[Bozzy]

Will do mate. When I buy the bits I'll post some pictures on here.

Tony.

This is something I've been thinking of geting done on mine as well,be interesting to see what you can get over there @t-tony.

Steve

 

[t-tony]

This is something I've been thinking of geting done on mine as well,be interesting to see what you can get over there @t-tony.

Steve

Keep your eyes peeled then mate!

Tony.

 

[Shelly]

That's a great idea @Parmst
Looks great

 

[Redline]

Nice solution. Is the cig lighter circuit switched or permanently live (like in the E85)?
If it's always on, you're likely to have an additional drain on your battery that may cause you problems if your car isn't used for a few days. If it's switched should be no problem.
Disconnecting the led will help of course but you've got a circuit dropping 12V to 5V that will always be drawing some current even if it doesn't have anything connected.

 

[Parmst]

The lighter socket is always on, will it still draw power when not being used ane the blue lights removed?

edit
just re read your post you have already answered me. Thanks

 

[ppavuk]

The lighter socket is always on, will it still draw power when not being used ane the blue lights removed?

edit
just re read your post you have already answered me. Thanks

those switching dc-down adapters takes very little power when not in use, matter of 5-10 milliAmp i think. Of course depends on implementation, but take it 1amp when has load, 1-5% when no load should it be.

 

[Redline]

those switching dc-down adapters takes very little power when not in use, matter of 5-10 milliAmp i think. Of course depends on implementation, but take it 1amp when has load, 1-5% when no load should it be.

Normally it shouldn't be a problem. You're adding a significant percentage to your static drain at 10mA. It all adds up over time if you're leaving you car for days and weeks at a time.
But, accidentally leave something plugged in..... Its so easy to do.

 

[t-tony]

I bought these two items to enable relatively easy figment of a pair of USB charging ports. The plug in the left hand packet holds a socket to plug the charger into. This in turn will be connected to an ignition fed live fuse (same as my dash cam). The USB port block will be mounted at some convenient point in the cabin.

These parts come to $19.50 so not a bank breaker.

Tony.