Hi, I've search but didn't really find the info I need. Did find something about the Opus adapter tho but is not what I need. I have my PC in the trunk while running a 15ft usb extension to a USB hub in front of the car. The hub will connect to Touch Screen, game controller and a usb DVD drive there.
Do you think I would need a external powered USB for the DVD drive?
If so, I am thinking about a DC powered not from the M1-ATX but from regular car's 12v or 5v supply? I am thinking this will help take some load off M1-ATX, yes or no?
All the external powered usb hub comes with only AC, are they usually converts to 5v input? In that case I can just connect to any 5v supply in my car?
Last question, the 5v power would have to remote power (only power when key in ign) correct? Otherwise the equipment will still be running even when the car is off and that is bad right?
I'd say hook up all your USB items and see if your computer gives you the "exceeding voltage" message. I know XP will warn you if you are over your USB power supply voltage...think 98 will also so the alarm and if you have a motherboard monitoring program, that will show you. I've got my USB touch screen (7"), USB DVD, USB Motorola Wireless, and a Pharos USB GPS running without issue on a compaq laptop.
If so, I am thinking about a DC powered not from the M1-ATX but from regular car's 12v or 5v supply? I am thinking this will help take some load off M1-ATX, yes or no?
Good idea. (so you don't stress you main PSU)
All the external powered usb hub comes with only AC, are they usually converts to 5v input? In that case I can just connect to any 5v supply in my car?
Yes. (if you have a 5v regulated available in you car)
Last question, the 5v power would have to remote power (only power when key in ign) correct? Otherwise the equipment will still be running even when the car is off and that is bad right?
Yes. (connect to ACC line or search the foorum for how to run it together with you main PSU).
For what you need check for mean well PSU and the carnetix point of load.
http://www.power-factor-1st.com/shop...ard/sd-25.html
http://www.mp3car.com/store/product_...roducts_id=139
BTW I use the mean well unit to power my slom load drive and a 4 usb hub.
Thanatos.
How is this a good idea???Originally Posted by thanatos106
USB hubs were not built to withstand the varying voltages as seen in cars. Youll likely destroy it
You want regulated power going into the hub
All powered hubs are DC, not AC. They include an AC adpater that converts from AC to DC so that you can plug the hub into your home
It is good idea to take stress form the M1 atxthat is what I meant!
That is why I posted two links and said "for what you need", so is no like I sent the guy to power the hub streight from the batt.
Thanatos.
So USB hub needs regulated power supply as well, then it makes sense to use power from PSU then. Thanks guys.
Here's what I have running off the hub...
-GPS
-Bluetooth
-Wifi
-Gamepad
-PDA thumb keyboard
-Want to add USB DVD in future
Do you think I need an external powered hub for sure?
Or seperate it in two hub which gets power from two different port?
Or feed everything form hub except for the USB DVD which will be using extension cable to connect to one of the USB port?
Yes that is the keyword: REGULATED
That is why I'm going to edit my 1st post.
Thanatos.
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