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  1. 05-23-2006, 05:36 PM #1
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    Is there a way to get this powered with the Laptop Carpc install? What connector should be used?
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  2. 05-24-2006, 09:07 AM #2
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    Use the serial port on your laptop. It will work identically.
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  3. 05-24-2006, 09:26 AM #3
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    Powering XMDIRECT with a laptop

    It is clear how to connect XMD1000 for control, I am wondering how to connect the power.
    Does the serial port provide power just like the USB?
    I thought i either needed to use some sort of 12v power source.
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    You need a 12v power source which is indicated in the diagram in the tutorial. You can get this from an external source or from a molex connector from the power supply of the computer.
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  5. 05-24-2006, 10:43 AM #5
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    What he means is, where can he get 12v from a laptop. You can't get it from the PSU and it doesn't have molex plugs. He will have to get a 12v source from somewhere in the car or a 12v battery pack.
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  6. 05-24-2006, 10:09 PM #6
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    Jason,
    thanks for understanding. I though i was going a little crazy.
    Basically, I will need to run 12v power to the laptop in the trunk and I should find a way to run the same power to the XMD1000 in the dash?
    Does anyone know if there is a premade cord available that hacks XMD with the proper output? Or if it is best to buy a MOLEX-"Something" connector?
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    Nooooo. You need to run 12v to the XMD1000. Why would your laptop need the power?

    Hint: your car operates on 12 volts of power. Try tapping off of a cigarette lighter, or the headunit power source to feed the XMD1000.
    Quote Originally Posted by ghettocruzer View Post
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    I have a hacked up cigarette-lighter-type adaptor for mine. It actually lets you pick the voltage (ranges from 1.5 to 12), so I have mine set to 12. I didn't want to hook the XMD unit straight to the bbattery for fear of power spikes, etc. This adaptor has a built in fuse also.

    My suggestion is to find a cigarette lighter adaptor that provides 12v with atleast 300ma (mine is 500ma). Hack off the end and solder on a pos and neg wire to power it from a power source (mine is hooked up to a power distribution block).

    Do not over power the XMD unit, or you may fry it.
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  9. 05-26-2006, 04:18 PM #9
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    Thanks a lot man

    Thank you for the reply.
    Is there any way you could post some pictures of your setup?
    Thanks a lot.
    And also which cord did you use for power direct? the regular with the molex connector?
    Thanks a lot,
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    Posts moved to clean XM FAQ thread.
    Quote Originally Posted by ghettocruzer View Post
    I was gung ho on building a PC [until] just recently. However, between my new phone having internet and GPS and all...and this kit...Im starting to have trouble justfiying it haha.
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