Powering Additional USB Cable
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Powering Additional USB Cable
I want to power a new USB cable in my '11 F250. My initial thought was I could use one of my upfitter aux switches but I don't want to have to switch it on/off... I'd prefer to have the cable power switched with the ignition so the aux switch seems to be the wrong route. I know where the Sync module is in an F150 but not in my F250 - depending on the location in my truck this may be easiest as I think I could simply add a y-connector (as I found somebody had done in their F150). Next would be??? The USB cable can have either a regular USB connection (like you'd plug into your computer) or it can be an AC connector on the end. The cable needs 9 watts, 1.8 amps, 5 volts.
How/where should this electrically challenged person wire up a new USB cable? I don't want to tie up any of the existing (factory) USB or AC outlets.
Thanks a bunch for your help.
How/where should this electrically challenged person wire up a new USB cable? I don't want to tie up any of the existing (factory) USB or AC outlets.
Thanks a bunch for your help.
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From: Bozeman MT
Plenty of multi-port USB Power connectors available that plug into the cigarette lighter power port that take care of the voltage conversion. Almost any fuel station has them at the check out counter.
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Won't work, those are only 1-amp and he needs 1.8-amps. I'd search eBay or Amazon for a 2-amp one, unless you want to pay top dollar over at Best Buy.
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I'd like the cord completely hidden. If I have to go your route I can - just not my preference.
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Anker is about the best of the conventional answers to this problem. Way better than the nameless Chinese crap you can buy in any gas station or convenience store.
For something a little fancier, look at Powerwerx. They provide a lot of good stuff to the ham radio crowd.
https://powerwerx.com/panel-mounts
For something a little fancier, look at Powerwerx. They provide a lot of good stuff to the ham radio crowd.
https://powerwerx.com/panel-mounts
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