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Stealth915 · 05-25-2008, 05:15 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by WuNgUn

Maybe it's just me, but I don't think I'd run all of that off a single M2...
Why not just 1 or 2 Bosch style relays switched on from the M2 to power all the accessories?

Quote: Originally Posted by eric_barcus

id do some seperate power supply for at least the external drive and lillyput or teh lillyput and usb hub, or usb hub and external, id remove two of the components from the M2

If I did my power consumption calculations correctly, I should have enough power to run all of my components through the M2. But looking at my wiring diagram again, I realized that the HD Radio doesn't need regulated 12V, so I can just plug that right into my battery. Also, the only USB devices I'll be using are a GPS receiver, wireless keyboard, and USB for the touchscreen, so I guess I won't really need a hub anyway.

So crossing out the HD Radio and USB hub, I shouldn't need another power supply for the Lilliput and DVD drive, right?

05-25-2008, 05:15 AM	#8
Stealth915 Low Bitrate Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 90	Quote: Originally Posted by WuNgUn Maybe it's just me, but I don't think I'd run all of that off a single M2... Why not just 1 or 2 Bosch style relays switched on from the M2 to power all the accessories? Quote: Originally Posted by eric_barcus id do some seperate power supply for at least the external drive and lillyput or teh lillyput and usb hub, or usb hub and external, id remove two of the components from the M2 If I did my power consumption calculations correctly, I should have enough power to run all of my components through the M2. But looking at my wiring diagram again, I realized that the HD Radio doesn't need regulated 12V, so I can just plug that right into my battery. Also, the only USB devices I'll be using are a GPS receiver, wireless keyboard, and USB for the touchscreen, so I guess I won't really need a hub anyway. So crossing out the HD Radio and USB hub, I shouldn't need another power supply for the Lilliput and DVD drive, right?