Subtle modernization... 12v USB port

[FSHTAIL]

Ditching the cigarette lighter for a USB port with a built-in voltmeter.   
Then I'm going to modify the ashtray to hold my cell phone. 

The LED display is perfect. 
Not obnoxiously bright, not too dim. 
Close it and none the wiser. 

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[Cuda Cody]

Pretty slick.  I like it.   

[Chryco Psycho]

Makes sense to me !!

[Cudajason]

I LIKE IT!

Where did you find that?

Jason

[Burdar]

Great idea.  I've seen the volt gauges that plug into the cigarette lighter port before...but none with the USBs.

On a similar note...
I had my stock radio upgraded by Wards.  They installed all new internals into the stock case and added RCA jacks to the back.  I found a USB female to RCA adapter that I thought MIGHT work to play music from a memory stick.  I've got a memory stick with my entire CD library on it in my truck.  It would be cool to be able to do that in our classics.  I don't know if that will work though.  There would be no way to scroll through the different artists/playlists.

Nice job on the volt gauge!  Is the lighter still connected to full time 12v or did you rewire it to only have power with the key on?

[GoodysGotaCuda]

I have just a voltmeter plugged into mine. I don't want to lose the cig port however, I need it to charge my tuning laptop.


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[GoodysGotaCuda]

I LIKE IT!

Where did you find that?

Jason

They're all over eBay or amazon


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[FSHTAIL]

Lots of LED color options.     

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[FSHTAIL]

I have just a voltmeter plugged into mine. I don't want to lose the cig port however, I need it to charge my tuning laptop.


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Just get a USB power cord that fits the laptop. 


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[GoodysGotaCuda]

I have just a voltmeter plugged into mine. I don't want to lose the cig port however, I need it to charge my tuning laptop.


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Just get a USB power cord that fits the laptop. 

Im not aware of a USB connector that will charge a macbook.


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[HP_Cuda]

I'm thinking this so I don't have to do any more wiring and it's simple but I'd love to have the 2nd USB port

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cigarette-Lighter-LED-Digital-Voltage-Meter-Voltmeter-USB-Charger-Car-for-Phone-/132227431109?epid=2176459693&hash=item1ec95e7ac5:g:cxkAAOSwFqNZP9n~

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dual-Ports-3-1A-USB-Car-Cigarette-Charger-Lighter-12V-24V-Digital-LED-Voltmeter/391738751186?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Voltmeter-Voltage-Gauge-Meter-Monitor-5V-Dual-USB-Charger-Cigarette-Lighter/162581343727?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=461584853082&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649


Wow this one is pretty cool for Canadians! 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3in1-Digital-LED-Thermometer-Voltmeter-Dual-USB-Car-Charger-Cigarette-Lighter-48-/162431731022?epid=623249628&hash=item25d1af854e:g:pkQAAOSwWxNYyKdx

[GoodysGotaCuda]

I'm thinking this so I don't have to do any more wiring and it's simple but I'd love to have the 2nd USB port

That's about all I have and you get to keep the cig lighter, if needed.


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[Wedg2Go]

I set one of these up last weekend (Thanks Chris!). Battery to fuse to switch to USB port. Now I can charge my phone on the go, or parked without keying the ACC. Works like a charm!