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Linemech

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Posted : 18 Feb 2011 - 19:59 Post title : Aux plug

Looking for an aux plug for the wifes Iphone/Ipod or whatever. I saw on the triump accessories parts list one was listed that installs at the ignition switch, but if I remember (and I'm going off memory) it said that it was a European style plug. Out of pure ignorance, what's the difference? and is there anywhere I can get one that's nice looking for an American style plug. On the Venture I got one from Wal Mart, of all places, weatherproof and found a good spot for it that looks good, would like to do the same on the Tbird.
Any help would be appreciated.
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zolti

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Posted : 18 Feb 2011 - 20:22 Post title : Re: Aux plug (Re: Linemech)

try an email to "buybits"

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EnGage

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Posted : 18 Feb 2011 - 20:24 Post title : Re: Aux plug (Re: Linemech)

go here Link and scroll down. You'll see mini and micro-USB connectors. These are 5V, which is the standard USB voltage so it should work. I use one for my TomTom.

they have version that wire to the battery and power adaptor (cigarette lighter) versions.

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mat1600

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Posted : 18 Feb 2011 - 22:11 Post title : Re: Aux plug (Re: EnGage)

EnGage wrote:

go here Link and scroll down. You'll see mini and micro-USB connectors. These are 5V, which is the standard USB voltage so it should work. I use one for my TomTom.

they have version that wire to the battery and power adaptor (cigarette lighter) versions.

Ah ha -- this was going to be my next post. So if I get one of these little beasties I can plug a satnav into it and it will run it without using the batteries. Will it also charge a phone?

My first natural instinct is to breathe. My second is to evade tax's.

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Posted : 18 Feb 2011 - 23:59 Post title : Re: Aux plug (Re: mat1600)

mat1600 wrote:
Ah ha -- this was going to be my next post. So if I get one of these little beasties I can plug a satnav into it and it will run it without using the batteries. Will it also charge a phone?

If you mean the battery on the GPS (SatNav)... yes. And yes, it will charge your phone. But, you'll still need to get a 12V assy. port to plug it into.

Of course, you could simply cut off the end and wire it directly to your battery. OR you could splice is an SAE connector, then wire one end to your battery and keep it stashed behind your left side cover. When you want to use the micro-USB connector, pop your cover, pull out the lead, plug in the SAE-wired end of the micro-USB, pop the cover back on... and you're charging.

I almost got this 12V assy. port Twisted Throttle SAE to Dual Cigarette Socket but I ended up getting this one today from a local shop...

And I'm gonna mount it into the fairing just to the right of the trunk latch(you blokes call it a "boot"... what's up with that?

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Posted : 19 Feb 2011 - 13:17 Post title : Re: Aux plug (Re: narsisco_lopez)

narsisco_lopez wrote:

If you mean the battery on the GPS (SatNav)... yes. And yes, it will charge your phone. But, you'll still need to get a 12V assy. port to plug it into.

No you don't need a 12V accessory plug. Scroll down the page, you'll see versions that wire directly to the battery, like this: Link
There is a European version of this company as well. I can't remember the link, but have posted it before on this site.

mat1600 wrote:

Ah ha -- this was going to be my next post. So if I get one of these little beasties I can plug a satnav into it and it will run it without using the batteries. Will it also charge a phone?

Often chargers for phones and other devices use a proprietary voltage, but ALL will charge from 5V because that's that voltage supplied by USB ports on a computer. So, if you can charge your phone off a USB port, then you can charge it with one of these.

Just make sure you get the right size and that could be an issue. TomToms are mini USB and a lot of phones are micro USB now.

Edit: Mat - here is a local company that has the same type of chargers: Link

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Posted : 19 Feb 2011 - 14:26 Post title : Re: Aux plug (Re: EnGage)

I ended up with my iPhone GPS on a RAM mount, with a direct battery connection.
I got the harness form PowerLet.

A much cleaner approach, imo. _lopez posted some pics with a cool power strip idea
from Radio Shack parts. I plan to add additional accessories direct to that.

I just didn't see the reason in the end, to add all the coupling and adapters, etc.
Hard wired is more reliable, I imagine.

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Posted : 19 Feb 2011 - 14:35 Post title : Re: Aux plug (Re: DizzE)

DizzE wrote:

I ended up with my iPhone GPS on a RAM mount, with a direct battery connection.
I got the harness form PowerLet.

A much cleaner approach, imo. _lopez posted some pics with a cool power strip idea
from Radio Shack parts. I plan to add additional accessories direct to that.

I just didn't see the reason in the end, to add all the coupling and adapters, etc.
Hard wired is more reliable, I imagine.

Yep... if it wasn't for the fairing and a bit of extra real estate to mount the water-proof 12V port, I'd be just using the power strip method. It does work pretty well and there's room under the seat for it. Still, if anyone does want a quick-disconnect method, those SAE connectors come in so many configurations and cord lengths and you can tuck 'em behind the left side cover when you're not using them. That's where I stash the SAE lead end for my trickle charger.

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Posted : 19 Feb 2011 - 16:40 Post title : Re: Aux plug (Re: narsisco_lopez)

If I may make a suggestion for a 12 volt power tap,if ya have a battery tender connector plug wired directly to the battery,[uses a 7 1/2 amp fuse]and or a 12 volt connector plug for electrical clothing,also wired directly to the battery which uses a 20 amp fuse, [I have both],you could simply tap off either plug for accessories.That's what I've been doing.In the summer,I use my lectric clothing plug for any larger accesaary,and the rest of the time I use my battery tender connector plug for my radar detector.Ya just can't over load the battery tender plug cause it only uses a 7 1/2 amp fuse.I have been using the battery tender plug for my radar detector all the time cause it only uses a 5 amp fuse for protection.Plus I use a power adapter from Radio shack which I plugged into the battery tender plug.That way I just use the plug that comes with the radar detector and plug it into the cigarettte lighter type outlet and don't have to chamge nothin.But like I said,it's just a suggestion. Dave!!!

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mat1600

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Posted : 19 Feb 2011 - 18:31 Post title : Re: Aux plug (Re: davetac1)

Not a bad idea. I have the h/gloves power outlet that splits in two (for h/jacket, boots etc) well I only use the gloves so I could tap inot the other to an extra fuse for phone charge/satnav power.

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Posted : 20 Feb 2011 - 14:18 Post title : Re: Aux plug (Re: mat1600)

mat1600 wrote:

Not a bad idea. I have the h/gloves power outlet that splits in two (for h/jacket, boots etc) well I only use the gloves so I could tap inot the other to an extra fuse for phone charge/satnav power.

Matt, what kind of plugs does your power leads for your heated gloves (on the battery side) have? Are they the SAE-type like in the photo I posted above?

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Posted : 21 Feb 2011 - 11:37 Post title : Re: Aux plug (Re: narsisco_lopez)

no - they are more like an audio connector - just round.

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Posted : 21 Feb 2011 - 13:21 Post title : Re: Aux plug (Re: mat1600)

mat1600 wrote:

no - they are more like an audio connector - just round.

Well, personally... I wouldn't tap into it unless I could find the right connector that would be fairly water-resistant. Wouldn't wanna risk a short that would fry the GPS or phone. There's enough relatively cheap wiring solutions out there (well, cheaper than a fried GPS or phone

)

Of course, you can get REALLY FANCY and pick yourself up one of these little babies! PDM60 Aerostich Power Distribution Module ~ I'm seriously considering this bad boy!

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Posted : 21 Feb 2011 - 22:06 Post title : Re: Aux plug (Re: narsisco_lopez)

As an update, I just installed the water-resistant 12V assy. port into the Contraband fairing. I'd forgotten that I had a micro-usb/12V port that I keep in my car for charging my phone... it's the Belkin micro-usb auto charger you see in the 12V port. I got it on Amazon for $8 bucks.

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Posted : 21 Feb 2011 - 22:30 Post title : Re: Aux plug (Re: narsisco_lopez)

Tidy job. So am I right in thinking that this little chappie will charge a phone and/or run a satnav. I was also thinking that I could install the same plug near the pillion seat so Mrs1600 could keep her phone or i'thingy going for those longer rides. Would it run two ata time.

My first natural instinct is to breathe. My second is to evade tax's.

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Posted : 21 Feb 2011 - 22:59 Post title : Re: Aux plug (Re: mat1600)

Yep... it will most-definitely charge ANYTHING that would normally use a USB-style charger. This particular one simply pops into the 12V cigarette lighter-style port. So, you'd have to have a 12V assy. port (cigarette lighter-style) already installed SOMEWHERE on your bike. The Powerlet stuff that Engage linked to would work just fine, it's just that their stuff seems a bit expensive (especially when you compare an $8 US Belkin unit on Amazon... and Belkin is good shit).

As an example, Powerlet wants $50 bucks US for this little fucker
But, if you got the Belkin Micro USB Auto Quick Charge for $7.39 US

And, this Universal Hardwired Cable with Lighter Socket for $16.30 US

You'd be out the Amazon door for $23.69 US, plus shipping. Of course, you'd have to find these on Amazon UK and I have NO idea what they'd charge you in pounds!

The advantage in having the cigarette lighter-style port is that you'd have the option of plugging in almost anything that has that type of port... little Slime "emergency" tire pump, emergency spot light, that pump for your blow-up sex doll, etc.

And, there's plenty of room behind the left side cover to hide it, yet have it readily-available by popping off that cover.

What it comes down to, Matt, is that there's SO many different options... it really just depends on your preference.

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Posted : 21 Feb 2011 - 23:09 Post title : Re: Aux plug (Re: narsisco_lopez)

Ok - this is getting sunk in a bit better now

So I take it there is a widget thingy to drop the voltage, as a normal phone charger is around 5v output. Is this in the belkin usb unit , so unplugging that would give you an option for the 12v Aux/cig lighter plug ?

wires and volts are not my thing as you have guessed so I am trying to keep it simple.

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Posted : 21 Feb 2011 - 23:49 Post title : Re: Aux plug (Re: mat1600)

mat1600 wrote:

Ok - this is getting sunk in a bit better now

"By George... I think he's GOT IT!"

Yes, you're getting your head around it now, mate. If you opt for the lighter-style port you'll have the option to plug in anything that needs 12V. Then, you take the Belkin USB plug and pop that into the 12V port and have access to USB-level power ( 4-5V).

The Universal Hardwired Cable with Lighter Socket simply attaches straight to your battery and the Belkin Micro USB Auto Quick Charge plugs right into the ciggie lighter port.

Get yourself a little velcro strap (or a rubber band!), wrap up the bundle, and stash the whole thing behind your left cover and you're good to go. Whenever you want power, you pop your cover and plug in. And, if you ever want it, you can get a trickle charger with a male ciggie port and plug straight into that female port... and you're charging your battery! Pretty slick.

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Posted : 22 Feb 2011 - 01:17 Post title : Re: Aux plug (Re: narsisco_lopez)

As narsisco says the powerlet stuff is expensive. I went that way, however, because when I'm not using the connector it tucks away. I don't want a cigarette lighter type adapter on my handbars and if put one on the side, then I would have to run a wire from the side up to my GPS. The powerlet cord is coiled. It stretches out to the GPS and when not use, I slide the end through the cable stays and let the excess cord pull back in under the tank.

It all boils down to what you want. There are pros and cons of each method.

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Posted : 22 Feb 2011 - 07:33 Post title : Re: Aux plug (Re: narsisco_lopez)

narsisco_lopez wrote:

The Universal Hardwired Cable with Lighter Socket simply attaches straight to your battery and the Belkin Micro USB Auto Quick Charge plugs right into the ciggie lighter port.

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buybits (uk stockist) stocks a usb charger volt drop ect that eliminates the cig lighter connection, goes straight from battery or live/switched feed. in fact they stock almost anything you can think of along those lines. they stock the method above too if you want a price comparison
can run/charge phones and satnavs. if you want it switched as i think ivan does snip the wires and run from the h/l the h/l bowl will accomodate the reducer.

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Posted : 22 Feb 2011 - 09:35 Post title : Re: Aux plug (Re: zolti)

Cheers all. looks like a visit to buybits then !!

I am thinking of moving the ignition switch up to the bars somewhere (sick of forgetting the key) so might do all the wire widgets at the same time.

My first natural instinct is to breathe. My second is to evade tax's.

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Posted : 22 Feb 2011 - 13:59 Post title : Re: Aux plug (Re: mat1600)

This is what I did (taken from a different thread) to use my USB adapter:

Birdy68 wrote:

OK - so now my phone can charge while I ponder around the Swiss roads - PLUS - I'll be using it as my Optimate (battery tender / charger) input location!

I did look at the OEM socket, but as it's been commented - it's the smaller version of your standard car socket.
So I bought:
- a standard 12V cigerett socket
- black outdoor silicone-filler
- black cables ties

General testing of location - tucked up and under the tank on top of injector air input tubing...

I wired the socket directly to the battery, with a 5A fuse inline.
I wrapped some plastic tubing and black electrical tape around the threading/rear of socket...

Then using some outdoor/all weather/saltwater resistan/-30 to 150 C silicone I...

... 'gundged' up the back of the socket

Then using two black cable ties I fixed the socket on top of the injector/air feed tubing.

Everything works wonderfully!

Total cost:
- SFr. 19.00 Socket
- SFr. 6.90 Silicone (loads left over - can/will be used for future projects)
- SFr. 2.50 Cable ties
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SFr. 28.40

Triumph OEM Power Socket
SFr. 45.00 - plus it's the wrong size for me!

Hope this helps someone

Birdy68
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Posted : 22 Feb 2011 - 14:13 Post title : Re: Aux plug (Re: Birdy68)

I didn't see this old thread post... thanks for showing it here and good work!

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Posted : 22 Feb 2011 - 14:50 Post title : Re: Aux plug (Re: narsisco_lopez)

Ok - cheers. Loads to go at there - If I fu6k this up I should really be handing my licence in.

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Posted : 22 Feb 2011 - 16:10 Post title : Re: Aux plug (Re: mat1600)

mat1600 wrote:

Ok - cheers. Loads to go at there - If I fu6k this up I should really be handing my licence in.

Don't be so hard on yourself... being a good sparky has nothing to do with being a good rider. Now, it would be a different story if you kept laying your bike down like William H. Macy's character in Wild Hogs

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Posted : 26 Feb 2011 - 10:42 Post title : Re: Aux plug (Re: Birdy68)

Birdy68 wrote:
So I bought:
- a standard 12V cigerett socket
- black outdoor silicone-filler
- black cables ties

Then using some outdoor/all weather/saltwater resistan/-30 to 150 C silicone I...
... 'gundged' up the back of the socket

Everything works wonderfully!

Hi Birdy,
When did you do it ?
I am planning to do the same and I am questionning any risk of corrosion or electrical fails along time.
Just a thought as the silicon material smells like acetic acid.

Ride - 30 days.

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Posted : 26 Feb 2011 - 11:34 Post title : Re: Aux plug (Re: Ultimate38)

Ultimate38 wrote:
Hi Birdy,
When did you do it ?
I am planning to do the same and I am questionning any risk of corrosion or electrical fails along time.
Just a thought as the silicon material smells like acetic acid.

I fitted it at the end of last summer. So far so good! I've had the trickle-charger plugged in all winter - everything fine.

Smells like acetic acid.....!?
Oooh - so that's what acetic acid smells like!

I don't worry about things like that....
I have a fuse in line should the corrosion set in

Birdy68
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Leave the pork pies for now - get the sausage rolls while they're hot!

-x-

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Posted : 22 Mar 2011 - 08:39 Post title : Re: Aux plug (Re: Birdy68)

Birdy68 wrote:

I fitted it at the end of last summer. So far so good! I've had the trickle-charger plugged in all winter - everything fine.

Smells like acetic acid.....!?
Oooh - so that's what acetic acid smells like!

I don't worry about things like that....
I have a fuse in line should the corrosion set in

If you wanted you could always use some of this if worried about the silicone

Link

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Posted : 22 Mar 2011 - 09:04 Post title : Re: Aux plug (Re: British_Steel)

British_Steel wrote:
If you wanted you could always use some of this if worried about the silicone
Link

Now that looks like good stuff!
Will have to see if they have it over this side of the water.

Thanks for the heads-up on that one. Might be useful when I come to install a rear brake light flashing unit.

Birdy68
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Posted : 22 Mar 2011 - 12:25 Post title : Re: Aux plug (Re: Birdy68)

Birdy68 wrote:

Thanks for the heads-up on that one. Might be useful when I come to install a rear brake light flashing unit.

Speaking of the emergency flasher: Has anyone successfully-installed one yet? I might want one for my road trip.