USB (re)charging [Archive] - ChinaRiders Forums

Krasi_BG

11-01-2013, 04:25 AM

Since, because, and while everything in today's world is USB chargeable, I finally got around to enhance my wife's Skyteam with something suitable.

And because I'm dead cheap, I went for the lowest cost I could. I got me one of these:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/T2N2-12V-to-5V-3A-15W-Double-USB-DC-DC-Buck-Converter-Step-Down-Module/1329339749.html

And one of these:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-high-quality-USB-Connector-Anti-Dust-Stopper-Plug-for-Laptop-PC-Desktop-also-have/880898054.html

Converter was reduced when I bought it, and it did cost me only $5.30 (incl. shipping :D) Dust caps are 10pcs in the set, but my bag had 11! Yupee!!! :D

Anyway, I connected the converter through a fuse directly to the battery and routed the USB plugs under the handle bar (we don't want to ruin the aesthetics of my lady's bike now, do we?):

http://media.snimka.bg/s1/2826/031896473.jpg
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http://media.snimka.bg/s1/2826/031896475.jpg
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http://media.snimka.bg/s1/2826/031896480.jpg

Everything works for now. Plugs do not fall due to vibrations. Little but useful extra ;)

Trailbikeryder

11-01-2013, 07:32 AM

Good job. Did the fuse come along with the cable? Thats one of the next things I need to do also.

Krasi_BG

11-01-2013, 08:48 AM

Nope. I got it from a local "hardware" store. It's a bit big, but I didn't bother to look for a holder for the smaller type of auto fuses.

katoranger

11-01-2013, 08:51 AM

I need these in my car.

Weldangrind

11-01-2013, 10:45 AM

Neat idea. I've never bought from Ali Express before; have you had any problems due to paying by credit card?

Krasi_BG

11-01-2013, 01:14 PM

None so far. After all, Yahoo is behind alibaba.com... or vice-verse.

SpudRider

11-01-2013, 11:49 PM

Nice job, Krasi. :tup:

humanbeing

11-03-2013, 05:23 AM

Neat idea...
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/181204656682

MICRider

11-03-2013, 08:37 AM

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/181204656682

Excellent link! Thank you humanbeing, I just scooped one :)

Weldangrind

11-03-2013, 11:05 AM

Excellent link! Thank you humanbeing, I just scooped one :)

MIC, do you have an iPhone? If so, please let us know if this will charge an iPhone. Not all USB power supplies do.

MICRider

11-03-2013, 11:46 AM

MIC, do you have an iPhone? If so, please let us know if this will charge an iPhone. Not all USB power supplies do.

Nope, I'm an Android kinda guy... Lol!
Thinking of putting it on my oldwing for charging my phone and powering the gps.

Krasi_BG

11-04-2013, 02:35 AM

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/181204656682

Damn! Looks like I over spent 70 cents... Note taken :D