Which devices should I power with the OPUS?

**slushieken** · 08-22-2004, 04:44 PM

I am getting the 150watt OPUS most likely. Just wanted to know which parts of the system I should use the 'clean' OPUS power for (as compared to using the cars' standard 14vdc power). Skipping the obvious PC and drives I can think of:

Xenarc screen
head unit (Alpine HU)
Amps
fans (to keep carpc cool)
line drive amplifier
ODB2 tool
powered USB hub
XMPCR
DAC's (digital to audio converters)

Thanks for the help here...

**Confused** · 08-22-2004, 04:52 PM

I'd wire up the following to the Opus.

1. Xenarc screen - gives you a totally clean picture!
4. Fans - these aren't taking up much power
7. Splice into the 5V line for this
8. XMPCR - Then it will turn on/off with the PC

The rest i'd hook up to the battery, and switch them on via the ignition.

Garry

**m_dunnie** · 08-22-2004, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by Confused

I'd wire up the following to the Opus.

1. Xenarc screen - gives you a totally clean picture!
4. Fans - these aren't taking up much power
7. Splice into the 5V line for this
8. XMPCR - Then it will turn on/off with the PC

The rest i'd hook up to the battery, and switch them on via the ignition.

Garry

I installed my Opus 150 yesterday. I have it connected to a Morex 3677/Intel Celron 2ghz/slimline DVD-CDRW/notebook HDD, it would be safe to power my lilliput 7" from it also?

I've got to re-run some power cables I inadvertantly ran along with the rca and vga/usb cables, that would be a good time to change the power source for the monitor.

**pip** · 08-22-2004, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by m_dunnie

I installed my Opus 150 yesterday. I have it connected to a Morex 3677/Intel Celron 2ghz/slimline DVD-CDRW/notebook HDD, it would be safe to power my lilliput 7" from it also?

I've got to re-run some power cables I inadvertantly ran along with the rca and vga/usb cables, that would be a good time to change the power source for the monitor.

You should be able to hook up the lilliput without too much difficulty.