USB Charger on motorcyle... - Page 6

JeffinTD · 03-23-2010, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ssven

The Belkin adapter above puts out a full amp--add a $3 lighter socket from any auto parts store and you're in business.

Yeah, I've got two cig sockets on the bike, but would like something in a waterproof USB outlet...

Motoriley · 03-23-2010, 01:50 PM

The power limit also means that for devices like my GoPro camera it takes twice as long to charge plugged into my computer as it does when plugged into my USB wall charger.

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Originally Posted by worwig

Also keep in mind that some cables limit the charge to 500ma. A true USB should never go over 500ma or it may damage the PC USB port. My unit was two type of cables, one is 500ma and the other is 1amp.

JeffinTD · 03-23-2010, 02:15 PM

Yeah, ditto here. I plan to use it for a Veho muvi, and a Vado camera on an Alaska trip.

I'll probably snag a super-small laptop or a netbook, but when I camp I'll want a way to charge the cameras while riding.

Motoriley · 03-23-2010, 02:19 PM

I grabbed a cheap Acer netbook for my last trip and it was great to have an expendable machine to download pics and video to as well check mail. use mapping software and blog etc... Forgot to bring a little usb hard drive so I was risking it by having my pics and video only on the computer with no back up once I re-used the memory cards. Worked out OK but I'm usually mister back-up when it come to digital media....

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Originally Posted by JeffinTD

Yeah, ditto here. I plan to use it for a Veho muvi, and a Vado camera on an Alaska trip.

I'll probably snag a super-small laptop or a netbook, but when I camp I'll want a way to charge the cameras while riding.

JeffinTD · 03-23-2010, 02:24 PM

Yeah. From what I see there isn't too big a price difference between a high end net book, and a 10" or so laptop with much more processor power and an optical drive...

Once I get the USB charger and computer situation figured out, I need to think about a firearm, and maybe a Spot for the trip.

bash3r · 03-23-2010, 02:56 PM

Seems like someone in the know-how here in the States could make these little Powerlet to USB adapters and make a few bucks. The Cig plugs just don't stay connected very well.. a Powerlet to USB with about a 1.5' cord to run to a tank bag and charge up your Phone or Camera on the road would be sweet!!

kirkkw · 03-25-2010, 12:54 AM

http://www.robobargains.com/mm5/merc...y_Code=ACC-013

rosscoact · 03-25-2010, 02:56 AM

forgive my stupidity but if i bought one of those neat little surface mounted USB ports, how does the power get to them? they have 5 wire leads for data i assume

Tee2 · 03-25-2010, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by rosscoact

forgive my stupidity but if i bought one of those neat little surface mounted USB ports, how does the power get to them? they have 5 wire leads for data i assume

Black is ground
Red is +5v
Green is pin 2
White is pin 3

Depending on what you are charging or just powering will depend on if you need to connect pins 2 and 3. My GPS just needed 5v on red and ground. But my Ipod needed power at pins 2 and 3. I don't have the voltage with me now but it was something like 1.8v or 2v.

Data - (D-) was 2 volts, and D+ was 2.75 volts

NOTICE that the pin numbers and colors may change if it is a male or female device. Just make sure you get the correct wire to pin.

What are you using to get your 5v?

Todd

Edited to add data voltage and notice.

rosscoact · 03-25-2010, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tee2

Black is ground
Red is +5v
Green is pin 2
White is pin 3

Depending on what you are charging or just powering will depend on if you need to connect pins 2 and 3. My GPS just needed 5v on red and ground. But my Ipod needed power at pins 2 and 3. I don't have the voltage with me now but it was something like 1.8v or 2v.

What are you using to get your 5v?

Todd

I need to add a couple of chargers plus the GPS to the 690 so I thought a small fuse block would do the trick. The USB will charge blackberry and gopro

Tee2 · 03-25-2010, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rosscoact

I need to add a couple of chargers plus the GPS to the 690 so I thought a small fuse block would do the trick. The USB will charge blackberry and gopro

Whatever you do don't put 12v into that USB plug.

It needs a voltage regulator to get it down to 5 volts.

I checked my numbers for pin 2 (D-) is 2 volts, and pin 3 (D+) is 2.75 volts.

NOTICE that the pin numbers and colors may change if it is a male or female device. Just make sure you get the correct ones.

Todd

FatChance · 03-25-2010, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bash3r

Seems like someone in the know-how here in the States could make these little Powerlet to USB adapters and make a few bucks.

Powerlet already makes them and they are referenced in this thread...

A little pricey, but they are a simple solution to the problem if you're not an electrical engineer and don't want to make your own.

Motoriley · 03-25-2010, 08:34 AM

Nice looking cable and only 45$...

Quote:

Originally Posted by FatChance

Powerlet already makes them and they are referenced in this thread...

A little pricey, but they are a simple solution to the problem.

AngryScot · 03-25-2010, 09:20 AM

someone was too busy image linking to see the post already

some good info in here

Motoriley · 03-25-2010, 09:34 AM

2 minutes apart.....great minds think alike...........
I picked up 2 more of the USB plugs from Canadian tire. I'm mailing one to bash3r and have one more if someone wants it. edit - second one is gone to msszq. Stick the plug of your choice on it and you are off and running. Here's mine with a Powerlet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AngryScot

someone was too busy image linking to see the post already

some good info in here

03-23-2010, 02:15 PM	#78
JeffinTD Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: NE Oregon, The Dalles Oddometer: 1,162	Yeah, ditto here. I plan to use it for a Veho muvi, and a Vado camera on an Alaska trip. I'll probably snag a super-small laptop or a netbook, but when I camp I'll want a way to charge the cameras while riding. __________________ Have: 09 R1200GSA, FLHR Road King, 680 Rincon, 500 Foreman. Had: CX500, DR650, S2 Thunderbolt. Need: To win the lottery so I can actually get time to ride.

03-23-2010, 02:24 PM	#80
JeffinTD Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: NE Oregon, The Dalles Oddometer: 1,162	Yeah. From what I see there isn't too big a price difference between a high end net book, and a 10" or so laptop with much more processor power and an optical drive... Once I get the USB charger and computer situation figured out, I need to think about a firearm, and maybe a Spot for the trip. __________________ Have: 09 R1200GSA, FLHR Road King, 680 Rincon, 500 Foreman. Had: CX500, DR650, S2 Thunderbolt. Need: To win the lottery so I can actually get time to ride.

03-23-2010, 02:56 PM	#81
bash3r Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Wentzville, MO Oddometer: 1,596	Seems like someone in the know-how here in the States could make these little Powerlet to USB adapters and make a few bucks. The Cig plugs just don't stay connected very well.. a Powerlet to USB with about a 1.5' cord to run to a tank bag and charge up your Phone or Camera on the road would be sweet!! __________________ 08' Yamaha WR250R 08' Kawasaki Versys My ADV Website \| ADV Legends

03-25-2010, 02:56 AM	#83
rosscoact need constant supervision Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Canberra ACT Oddometer: 5,460	forgive my stupidity but if i bought one of those neat little surface mounted USB ports, how does the power get to them? they have 5 wire leads for data i assume __________________ Stupidity got us into this mess, then why can't it get us out? Will Rogers www.transaustraliatrail.com.au

03-25-2010, 09:20 AM	#89
AngryScot WeeBeastie Joined: Aug 2006 Location: ☼ Ca ☼ Oddometer: 18,210	someone was too busy image linking to see the post already some good info in here __________________ ⊕R1200GS⊕ ⊕Zuma 125⊕ Save $5 on Smugmug "so9RUAXlMm0bE"

03-25-2010, 12:54 AM	#82
kirkkw Adventurer Joined: May 2004 Oddometer: 79	http://www.robobargains.com/mm5/merc...y_Code=ACC-013

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