Will this work for other mini-USB devices? I have a dash cam that needs a hardwire and is run by cig lighter now. Thanks
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I would find out how many amps/watts your device draws and check against what the Garmin supplies. A G P S device doesn't require many watts/amps to operate.
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I do not believe this will work with the lighter circuit if the circuit is hot all the time. It's been my experience that the circuit has to be interrupted by ignition switch activity to work properly. If you are looking for just voltage source where you activate and turn off your unit, it should work fine.
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Since the instructions assume one charges via the lighter in the automobile, or the USB cable on the PC, it does not explicitly state that an automobile supplied USB cable will work. But, as a retired high tech engineer, I would guess that it would work.
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This will work on any powered USB port, in other words any USB port on any computer made in the past 12 years or longer. It can be Windows, Mac, Unix, new old, it just won't matter. It will also work with powered USB hubs (any hub that requires an external power connection), USB power adapters/iPod chargers/Cell phone chargers that plug into the wall or into the lighter socket in a car. In other words, add on a $2 adapter, and it would make a nifty night light or automotive map light.
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I'm looking at the box and it only says that it's good for 12 volt cigarette socket. The only problem I have is the USB port is on the the bottom. It defines itself as a 4 port DC socket. Sorry it took me so long to get back with a reply.
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I don't think this item will work period. The male end is not made to fit a standard mini usb female connection. There is dongle about 5 inches long that has a standard male usb connection with the other end made for the usb flash drive. should work.
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It is only for devices with a micro USB port. The USB on the wire is exclusively for power supply.
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Yes, I got a lighter socket from Radio Shack and wired it directly to the car battery. Just takes a small hole through the firewall to the engine compartment to run the wire. Then mountit under your dash. Works Great. Make sure to buy the large enough panel! (next size up from this one.
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No, this won't work for you. It does not allow USB to FireWire. They are separate hubs in this device.
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I tried Apple USB brick to charge the Mino (not HD) and killed the camera, had to return it. I wouldn't use any external power adapter. Plan to take a laptop with you if you need to recharge. Unless you can get Flip to provide one of their own, I would be wary. I tried it because someone wrote that it worked for them. Not for my camera!
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Yes, but the extent will depend on different factors including temp and Duration, but will probably be unnoticeable in most real world cases, mostly you should connect your dash cam to a switched source be it Accessory or ignition.
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Yes. This is what I used it for. Remember the cord is short unless your lighter unit is dash mounted
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Regular USB used with other cameras. FYI this product is not as good as I thought before purchased.
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Hi Sadoul. I don't think it can be powered from the USB connector. I think the USB is only intended for inserting a memory stick with picture on it. If you need it to plug into a 12V power source like your car (which I do), I bought the 12V Asus laptop charger accessory (the kind with many different connector options) and it works fine in my car's cigarette lighter. Fair warning, the projector consumes alot of power this way, to watch the voltage left in your car battery.
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I don't have a cable to test this, my car cable is small HDMI, this requires a large USB. I think what they did is since they are taking up the electrical outlet, they allow you to continue plugging in the USB for other charging, say the phone with the battery inside.
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I would think so as it also charges through your computer using the USB. You probably can even charge it through your car cigarette lighter also. I've never tried either method, just my computer, but it seems logical that it would work.
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Yes, this inverter was made for laptops & smart phones. Use the USB ports & you don't even have to turn the power on on the inverter. Yes, it has to be plug into a cig lighter at all time.
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Brittany there should be something to work they might have a universal USB chargers too. Take it to the electronics store they will help you find one. If you don't find one I will sell you mine I don't use it