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05-23-2006, 05:36 PM
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Is there a way to get this powered with the Laptop Carpc install? What connector should be used?
Sincerely,
t.
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05-24-2006, 09:07 AM
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Admin. Don't bug or I'll byte.
Join Date: Sep 2004
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Use the serial port on your laptop. It will work identically.
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05-24-2006, 09:26 AM
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Newbie
Join Date: Apr 2006
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Powering XMDIRECT with a laptop
It is clear how to connect XMD1000 for control, I am wondering how to connect the power.
Does the serial port provide power just like the USB?
I thought i either needed to use some sort of 12v power source.
Thanks,
t.
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05-24-2006, 10:36 AM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Toronto, Canada
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You need a 12v power source which is indicated in the diagram in the tutorial. You can get this from an external source or from a molex connector from the power supply of the computer.
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05-24-2006, 10:43 AM
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FLAC
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Hou. TX
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What he means is, where can he get 12v from a laptop. You can't get it from the PSU and it doesn't have molex plugs. He will have to get a 12v source from somewhere in the car or a 12v battery pack.
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05-24-2006, 10:09 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
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Jason,
thanks for understanding. I though i was going a little crazy.
Basically, I will need to run 12v power to the laptop in the trunk and I should find a way to run the same power to the XMD1000 in the dash?
Does anyone know if there is a premade cord available that hacks XMD with the proper output? Or if it is best to buy a MOLEX-"Something" connector?
Thanks a lot,
t.
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05-24-2006, 11:31 PM
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Admin. Don't bug or I'll byte.
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Nooooo. You need to run 12v to the XMD1000. Why would your laptop need the power?
Hint: your car operates on 12 volts of power. Try tapping off of a cigarette lighter, or the headunit power source to feed the XMD1000.
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05-25-2006, 04:58 PM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Toronto, Canada
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I have a hacked up cigarette-lighter-type adaptor for mine. It actually lets you pick the voltage (ranges from 1.5 to 12), so I have mine set to 12. I didn't want to hook the XMD unit straight to the bbattery for fear of power spikes, etc. This adaptor has a built in fuse also.
My suggestion is to find a cigarette lighter adaptor that provides 12v with atleast 300ma (mine is 500ma). Hack off the end and solder on a pos and neg wire to power it from a power source (mine is hooked up to a power distribution block).
Do not over power the XMD unit, or you may fry it.
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05-26-2006, 04:18 PM
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Thanks a lot man
Thank you for the reply.
Is there any way you could post some pictures of your setup?
Thanks a lot.
And also which cord did you use for power direct? the regular with the molex connector?
Thanks a lot,
t.
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05-31-2006, 08:55 AM
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Admin. Don't bug or I'll byte.
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Posts moved to clean XM FAQ thread.
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05-31-2006, 09:22 AM
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FLAC
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Conyers, GA
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Hook the XM Direct adapter directly to the Car's 12v. It can be unregulated. That's what it's designed for.
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05-31-2006, 11:36 PM
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The Last Good Gremlin
Join Date: Nov 2004
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If you're that concerned about powering the XMD1000 then get yourself an XM Commander instead. They are identical, function-wise, but the Commander comes with a separate power connector for 12V constant, ACC, and ground. As an added benefit, it can also be used stand alone with the provided Commander head unit and outputs to a wired FM transmitter.
Price is the same so your choice.
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