12v to 5v power output

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beefio
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12v to 5v power output

Post by beefio » Tue Apr 18, 2017 3:19 pm

I want to install the following Bluetooth receiver in my glove box and connect it to my original MG head unit...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluetooth-Stre ... al_qh_dp_i

The BT receiver uses a 5v 300ma DC power supply, however as the car battery is 12v would this be an issue?

Can I just connect the unit straight to the 12v power supply or should I use a 12V to 5V Converter Module like this...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/RioRand-Displa ... +Converter

Or I try to just use one of these USB to DC cables, but not sure exactly what size the DC jack is...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/StarTech-Type- ... power&th=1

What do you think?

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Re: 12v to 5v power output

Post by daz » Tue Apr 18, 2017 6:27 pm

I don't think it'll work as your stereo doesn't have an audio input, you need one that receives Bluetooth & transmit FM so you tune your stereo into a certain channel & it picks up the output from the BT device.

Something like this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Car-Vehicle- ... mitter+car

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Re: 12v to 5v power output

Post by beefio » Tue Apr 18, 2017 6:57 pm

It should work as someone else has already done it. It uses the stereo's CD changer input.

I've now ordered a USB to DC power cable which I can test in the cigar lighter with a USB adapter and then I'll install a addional power supply in the glove box where I'll keep the BT receiver.

Well that's the plan...I'll let you know how I get on...

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Re: 12v to 5v power output

Post by beefio » Tue Apr 18, 2017 6:59 pm

I found out that USB is 5v power so that's no longer an issue...

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Re: 12v to 5v power output

Post by talkingcars » Tue Apr 18, 2017 10:43 pm

beefio wrote:I found out that USB is 5v power so that's no longer an issue...
A few USBs are rated at 2amps and sometimes more but many are only 1 amp, make sure you have sufficient for your needs
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Re: 12v to 5v power output

Post by beefio » Wed Apr 19, 2017 6:08 am

The BT unit is only 300ma so 1/2 amps would be fine.

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