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Reply With QuoteYes, you can tap the 5v from the power supply. It works as long as you don't overload the PSU.
Another option is to purchase a point of load PSU like one of these: http://store.mp3car.com/Point_Of_Loa...plies_s/10.htm
I've been thinking of how to do this. I know it can be done, so many of you already do it. My problem is finding a 12v to 5v power adapter that puts out the same amps as the AC adapter included with the hub. The only adapters I can find are very low because they're used for charging iPods, cell phones and the like. How are you guys powering your hubs in you cars? I heard something mentioned about using the 5v power of the power supply. Does this work or is it a crazy theroy?
Yes, you can tap the 5v from the power supply. It works as long as you don't overload the PSU.
Another option is to purchase a point of load PSU like one of these: http://store.mp3car.com/Point_Of_Loa...plies_s/10.htm
And if you don't want that you can use a P.O.L.
like the Opus DCL11
http://www.opussolutions.com/index.php?p=product&id=24
http://store.mp3car.com/ProductDetai...Show=TechSpecs
Originally Posted by DarquePervert
hrmm...
Jan Bennett
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So to power the hub off the PSU, I would just use the +5v and -5v leads and splice into them, correct?
Thanks for the help.
Actually that would be +5V and ground, red and black as found in a molex disk drive power plug.
~Jimmy
Ok. That kept me from making a mistake. The plug you're refering to, is that the one that would plug into the back of a CD or floppy disk drive?
Yes
~Jimmy
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