Splice a usb cable to ciggie lighter power cable

[dmo89]

Hey,

a thought popped into mind of splicing a usb cable into the ciggie lighter cable, for charging my phone, ipod etc...

anyone done this? or know how to?

n yes i do realise that i can purchase a double adaptor (ciggie n usb) from supercheap, autobaurn but i dont like how far it pops out.

Dmo89

[HoZy]

I've got a couple of these, but mines black, Got it from jaycar for $9


WHITE Cigarette Lighter Mini Car Charger Adapter W USB Port | eBay
BLACK Cigarette Lighter USB Port Car Charger Adapter Black | eBay


Sits flush with the lighter socket, an u flip up the little chrome handle to remove it.

Cheers
Mat

[hakhawk]

cig lighter = 12v
usb = 5v

you will need a converter, id recommend what hozy linked

[Chady]

I just bought a mini one with 2 usb sockets that sits in nicely and looks a treat off ebay for $5 or something. I can provide pics if you like

[dmo89]

Thanks guys,

yes i know that the ciggie lighter is 12v n usb is 5v, see i use my ciggie lighter for gps n other things, n i want a cable flush next to the ciggie lighter

[HoZy]

Thanks guys,

yes i know that the ciggie lighter is 12v n usb is 5v, see i use my ciggie lighter for gps n other things, n i want a cable flush next to the ciggie lighter

Purchase another console insert for $5 an drill a hole an mount a second cigarette lighter? Or hardwire what I linked elsewhere.

Most GPS units now days run a proprietary mini-usb cable anyways.

[hakhawk]

buy an inline socket, pop gear selector surround, wire up socket to cig lighter wires underneath, plug in 12v converter, run usb cable to where you want it to run. make sure you get the + and - wires the right way around, or you'll be letting smoke out of everything