7.5 Volt DC Power Probs

**CXTom** · 06-24-2006, 04:01 PM

Hi,

I have a belkin USB2 7.5V 2.5a USB Hub i am wanting to power it using a PCB of some sort which i can hide i do not really want to use Cigarette Adapters

Any Ideas?

**DarquePervert** · 06-24-2006, 04:05 PM

Well, since the cigarette lighter outputs 12v, it's a good thing that you don't want to use that.
You need something that will output 7.5v.... Like this: http://www.mp3car.com/store/product_...roducts_id=138

**CXTom** · 06-24-2006, 04:35 PM

do you know of a supplier in the UK for this PCB because if i brought this off your shop i would pay more in postage fees than the actual item is worth!

**Chris31** · 06-24-2006, 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by CXTom

Hi,

I have a belkin USB2 7.5V 2.5a USB Hub i am wanting to power it using a PCB of some sort which i can hide i do not really want to use Cigarette Adapters

Any Ideas?

I have the same problem for my BT GPS

Easiest solution but probably abit messy for you. If you can find a cig adapter that can supply 7.5V@2.5A you can then get a cig socket from maplin. >>>

http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?...=1055&doy=24m6

Plug the adapter in that socket, solder 2 wires and connect them directly to +12V supply. Just hide the rest under the dashboard.

If you want it abit neater you can remove the PCB out of that cig adapter and put it in a box if you wish. Then just solder everything directly for reliabilty.

**CXTom** · 06-25-2006, 04:22 AM

I have been browsing around ebay and have found this item;

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1

The Cigerret Plug is on a cable rarther than it all being moudled into one so i will cut the plug off and go straight into my ISO block!

Thanks

Tom