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. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171011/d16a946b211a801cd4b5b4f2d7f118c3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171011/071ba4ba0f911291ec65afa62990f07e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171011/d94d60f7591baeee0c678e6b293915df.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171011/78ebbf90a92f90aaf6f977d936cd36d2.jpg)
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Pretty slick. I like it. :twothumbsup:
Makes sense to me !!
I LIKE IT!
Where did you find that?
Jason
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?
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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Quote from: Cudajason on October 11, 2017, 07:28:42 AM
I LIKE IT!
Where did you find that?
Jason
They're all over eBay or amazon
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Lots of LED color options. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171011/1b1be26277e4b6e6e6173399bcd600c2.jpg)
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Quote from: GoodysGotaCuda on October 11, 2017, 08:31:02 AM
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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Quote from: Chris Pauluk on October 11, 2017, 08:38:05 AM
Quote from: GoodysGotaCuda on October 11, 2017, 08:31:02 AM
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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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! :bigthumb:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3in1-Digital-LED-Thermometer-Voltmeter-Dual-USB-Car-Charger-Cigarette-Lighter-48-/162431731022?epid=623249628&hash=item25d1af854e:g:pkQAAOSwWxNYyKdx
Quote from: HP_Cuda on October 11, 2017, 11:54:04 AM
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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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! ;)