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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => ELECTRICAL | ELECTRONIC | AUDIO => Topic started by: Will7878 on May 20, 2021, 07:51:32

Title: Rear cabin usb
Post by: Will7878 on May 20, 2021, 07:51:32

Hi, wondering if anyone has fitted USBs into the back of the drivers arm rest?
There are 2 x 12v sockets in the front and one in the boot but nothing for rear passengers.
Looking to put something in that looks OM ish.
Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Rear cabin usb
Post by: The Gonz on May 21, 2021, 03:45:23

I added a couple of USB slots for phone charging (as well as a charging pad) between the 12V sources but never felt the need to do similar behind the armrest. However, if I did, I'd run a 12V line along the inside of the centre console/armrest from the back of one of the 12V sources and create more slots. To turn 12V to 5V I use buck converters - easy peasy.
 :link: Mini-360 DC-DC Step Down Power Module Buck Converter Voltage Adjustable 1.0V-17V | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/184565013549?hash=item2af8ee9c2d:g:TeAAAOSwhsVfyYrD&frcectupt=true)

Title: Re: Rear cabin usb
Post by: Will7878 on May 21, 2021, 06:35:19

That's great, thanks for the reply Gonz.
Cheers.

Title: Re: Rear cabin usb
Post by: The Gonz on May 21, 2021, 10:03:04

Sorry, I should have shown you an example of a buck converter with USB sockets already incorporated:

 :link: DC-DC LM2596 Buck Step-down Power Converter Module Double USB/LED Voltmeter A2TF | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/392808269300?hash=item5b753285f4:g:HwIAAOSwrRlZnSCJ)

Title: Re: Rear cabin usb
Post by: Will7878 on May 24, 2021, 05:51:41

Thanks Gonz, I'll go through our ebay.
Cheers.