View Single Post
Old March 13th, 2010, 02:40 AM   #5
CZroe
CPT Falcon
 
CZroe's Avatar
 
Name: J.Emmett Turner
Location: Newnan, GA
Join Date: Apr 2009

Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F

Posts: A lot.
ace_at_mind's Semi-DIY: 12VDC Socket Install. With the fuse and everythinng, it's pretty much the same thing as making your own without buying the part above except that you will have a waterproof 12v DC auto socket for other things and you can be more selective about iPhone charging.

When I did it I figured that the "Made for iPod"/"Works with iPhone" products would be more likely to include a real VRM as opposed to just stepping down from 12v. I also knew that the wall plug outputs 1A/1000mA instead of the typical USB standard of 0.5A/500mA, so I specifically hunted for one with a "FastCharge" or "QuickCharge" port. I found the Belkin Charge Duo at Wal-Mart, The Apple Store, and Frys (can no longer find it at Wal-Mart). It has two USB ports, one is 1A and the other is 0.5A. It includes mini USB, iPod/iPhone USB charge/sync cable, and is MFI/WWI-certified. The ideal mount point is in the semi-DIY.
CZroe is offline   Reply With Quote