dash mounted usb

t5tart · 7th November 2013, 09:22

I have seen dash mount usb connectors that plug into a usb but has anyone seen any anywhere that wire straight into the loom fo charging mobile phones etc so I can leave the cig lighter as a cig lighter

I dont really want one of these multi port cig lighter things mounted to the interior somewhere so thought about mounting a discrete usb charger somewhere

KWIL · 7th November 2013, 10:13

In the box behind the handbrake along with a torch?

Kiltman · 7th November 2013, 10:40

I have mounted a multi-port cigar lighter in the ash tray hard wired into the back of the cigar lighter but am planning replacing this with a multi - port USB charger and then routing the cables behind the dash to reach the various gadgets (iPod / Phone / Dash Cam)

t5tart · 7th November 2013, 11:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by KWIL

In the box behind the handbrake along with a torch?

I have one of those coming but not with the torch

what I was on about was more like this

http://s371.photobucket.com/user/pce...l?sort=3&o=153

T-Cut · 7th November 2013, 12:06

The USB power standard is 5v and about 0.9 amp max. If the socket will be used for a USB device, I assume the socket should be powered via a voltage controller?

TC

Avulon · 7th November 2013, 12:30

You can just use a normal (good quality though) single or twin port usb power adaptor that would normally plug into the cigar lighter socket. carefully remove the case and then wire from the connecting pins to the cigar lighter power feed, glue it on to the panel above the ashtray (after making a suitable hole). You may also want to add switch if yours is the type of cigar lighter that is always powered regardless of ignition on/off: due to the small drain that will still occur due to the voltage step down even when not in use.)

A more complicated arrangement can be arrived at using transistors, a relay, and a 5v usb cigar lighter adaptor, along with a project box and some wire.

This is how I power my Raspberry Pi mp3 player, and as a side effect have a spare charging cable for my phone (when the ignition is on).

Sprinter · 7th November 2013, 16:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by t5tart

I have seen dash mount usb connectors that plug into a usb but has anyone seen any anywhere that wire straight into the loom fo charging mobile phones etc so I can leave the cig lighter as a cig lighter

I dont really want one of these multi port cig lighter things mounted to the interior somewhere so thought about mounting a discrete usb charger somewhere

I made my own USB ports using old computer parts and cables. I have two USB sockets (1 in cubby box and 1 in Glovebox) and 2 USB cables with 5v supply for Sat Nav and camera. See here.

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t5tart Posted a thing or two MG ZT cdti Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northants / Bucks border Posts: 1,815 Thanks: 260 Thanked 204 Times in 182 Posts	dash mounted usb I have seen dash mount usb connectors that plug into a usb but has anyone seen any anywhere that wire straight into the loom fo charging mobile phones etc so I can leave the cig lighter as a cig lighter I dont really want one of these multi port cig lighter things mounted to the interior somewhere so thought about mounting a discrete usb charger somewhere Last edited by t5tart; 7th November 2013 at 11:39..

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Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	You can just use a normal (good quality though) single or twin port usb power adaptor that would normally plug into the cigar lighter socket. carefully remove the case and then wire from the connecting pins to the cigar lighter power feed, glue it on to the panel above the ashtray (after making a suitable hole). You may also want to add switch if yours is the type of cigar lighter that is always powered regardless of ignition on/off: due to the small drain that will still occur due to the voltage step down even when not in use.) A more complicated arrangement can be arrived at using transistors, a relay, and a 5v usb cigar lighter adaptor, along with a project box and some wire. This is how I power my Raspberry Pi mp3 player, and as a side effect have a spare charging cable for my phone (when the ignition is on). __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

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KWIL Precise Rover 75 Tourer 2.5KV6 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fleet Posts: 2,954 Thanks: 630 Thanked 617 Times in 480 Posts	In the box behind the handbrake along with a torch?

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Kiltman I really should get out more....... MG ZT CDTi 135 / Rover 75 Club SE 160 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Leek Posts: 2,013 Thanks: 235 Thanked 128 Times in 104 Posts	I have mounted a multi-port cigar lighter in the ash tray hard wired into the back of the cigar lighter but am planning replacing this with a multi - port USB charger and then routing the cables behind the dash to reach the various gadgets (iPod / Phone / Dash Cam)

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T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	The USB power standard is 5v and about 0.9 amp max. If the socket will be used for a USB device, I assume the socket should be powered via a voltage controller? TC