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Paulbeard
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The plate I made for mine (in the classifieds) is 5.125 x 6.625.
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eeebee
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Location: Tujunga
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| Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2017 3:11 pm Post subject: Re: Show me your USB chargers |
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Latest project. The cover playes are still available new so i hacked it up.
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Multiman mv
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| Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2017 5:47 am Post subject: Re: Show me your USB chargers |
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Brilliant. Great idea. |
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cmayna
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| Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:55 am Post subject: Re: Show me your USB chargers |
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Though I had already gotten one from Campin Culture, when I saw this one that Italjohn of Norway made.......I had to knock on his door and luckily he had an extra prototype sitting around, looking lonely, looking for a permanent home.
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zippledippledoo
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Location: Nevada City
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| Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2017 3:03 pm Post subject: Re: Show me your USB chargers |
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| That is seriously cool. |
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Sodo
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Location: Western WA
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| Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 3:59 pm Post subject: Re: Show me your USB chargers |
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Who has USB-c chargers? Has anyone located an "insert" type so I replace my old USB inserts with the USB-c?
I would like to charge my laptop.
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erste
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| Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 6:20 pm Post subject: Re: Show me your USB chargers |
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usb to usb-c cable?
I've charged my macbook pro with a small inverter (plugs into cig. socket) using the apple power supply and it worked just fine.
I have blue sea systems 5A USB outlets now ( https://www.bluesea.com/products/1045/Fast_Charge_-_Dual_USB_Charger_Socket_Mount ), but haven't needed to charge the laptop. From what I've read it'll only charge while it's turned off. With the laptop turned on it might just maintain the same battery %. |
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Nuthin2It 
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| Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:43 am Post subject: Re: Show me your USB chargers |
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For those that have mounted a USB charger and switch on the refrigerator vent plate: If you are still using the original refrigerator is there a problem with heat when in LP mode? I don't think it really gets that hot but it's probably not good for the electronics, especially with the exhaust duct right next to it.
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Red Ryder
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| Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2023 2:30 pm Post subject: Re: Show me your USB chargers |
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Blue Sea Systems double USB charging ports plus 12v port (cleverly disguised as missile launch button) — controlled with off-on toggle switch to prevent parasitic draw..
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R0ckyMtnCamper
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| Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2023 3:05 pm Post subject: Re: Show me your USB chargers |
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| For those that have mounted a USB charger and switch on the refrigerator vent plate: If you are still using the original refrigerator is there a problem with heat when in LP mode? I don't think it really gets that hot but it's probably not good for the electronics, especially with the exhaust duct right next to it. |
I mounted a small 2-port buck converter behind the original vent. USB-A plugs just fit between the spaces in the grill. I also have an 80mm PWM fan hooked up to a PWM speed controller. The dial also controls a small 10mm fan inside the fridge and a larger 120mm fan near the condenser coils on the rear of the fridge. The fans help evacuate heat from the rear of the fridge and everything runs much more efficiently. No problems with the USB.
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Timwhy
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| Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2023 4:46 pm Post subject: Re: Show me your USB chargers |
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| Nuthin2It wrote: |
| For those that have mounted a USB charger and switch on the refrigerator vent plate: If you are still using the original refrigerator is there a problem with heat when in LP mode? I don't think it really gets that hot but it's probably not good for the electronics, especially with the exhaust duct right next to it. |
No problems at all.
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