Dc to dc? Car does not have a cig lighter

**NiceLyphe** · 07-27-2011, 02:52 PM

My unit im using has DC IN, but it uses a power adapter that plugs into a regular outlet, like a latptop adapter would do. How do i go about getting this to work with the car rather than using one of those dc to ac inverters. Also no cig lighter in the car. Could i wire it up to the radio power lines since i do not have a radio?

**scott_fx** · 07-27-2011, 03:43 PM

you need a regulated power supply. what are the specs on the wall plug (the output). we'll need to know the voltage and amperage

**chris_h** · 08-04-2011, 10:10 PM

i wouldn't trust a wall wart or normal AC-DC adapter to regulate your vehicle's power output. A wide-input PSU would be preferable, DC-DC USB, GP75, M2-ATX, M3-ATX, etc.

I also would recommend against using the car lighter for powering anything save for maybe an LCD or display