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05-01-2019, 09:11 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Apr 2016
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Wanting to add USB port
Many for sale from a few dollars to $70. The higher dollar USB ports have are listed as 20-65v. Is this needed or will a cheaper one do. If I am going to do it I would like to do it correctly. Thank you in advance
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05-01-2019, 11:07 PM | #2 |
Gone Insane
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Richmond, VA
Posts: 14,215
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Re: Wanting to add USB port
Bird, if you have a 12 volt source you have many options of those.
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05-02-2019, 05:56 AM | #3 |
MOD of all BS!
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Florida
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Re: Wanting to add USB port
Like MC stated, it is more what you have available at your cart. If you have a 48v->12v reducer, any will work. If you are going to be tapping off a 48v source, you need one capable of handling that as most of the small ones are good to 24v.
And if you do not have a reducer, this may be the perfect time to add one. |
05-02-2019, 08:40 AM | #4 |
Just Gone
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 3,549
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Re: Wanting to add USB port
I would just be sure to go with a 5 amp one.
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05-02-2019, 11:39 AM | #5 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Apr 2016
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Re: Wanting to add USB port
I have a 48V 2001 CC DS. Where would I get the 12V power from?
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05-02-2019, 11:53 AM | #6 |
Just Gone
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: North Carolina
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Re: Wanting to add USB port
You'll need to install a 48-12V voltage reducer to run 12 volt accessories or install a separate 12v battery. The reducer will pull power equally across the whole pack instead of draining 2 batteries which would cause an imbalance and earlier battery failure.
Look here for good reducers: https://www.cartsunlimited.net/12v-reducers.html https://www.revolutiongolfcars.com/s...ge%2520reducer |
05-02-2019, 01:33 PM | #7 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 12
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Re: Wanting to add USB port
Is the 48v to 12v reducer better than a 16v to 12v? Would think it is since it spreads the drainage over all 6 batteries.
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05-02-2019, 01:36 PM | #8 |
Gone Insane
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Richmond, VA
Posts: 14,215
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Re: Wanting to add USB port
Yes. By far.
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05-02-2019, 01:36 PM | #9 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: New Albany, Indiana
Posts: 566
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Re: Wanting to add USB port
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05-02-2019, 02:23 PM | #10 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Retired and live in small town of Timberlake, North Carolina
Posts: 664
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Re: Wanting to add USB port
I would get a usb + have a 12 volt plug so you could use if you are in the middle of nowhere, light 12 volt tire pump, ect.
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