Dropping Power to the Glove Box
08-13-2012, 09:25 AM
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Im looking to power a small (Cradlepoint) portable WiFi router in my glove compartment.
It has a battery pack & wall charger so I can go 1 of 2 ways.
Obviously I want to stay D/C so theres no conversion.
Does anyone have a clean install with pictures on how to drop power to the glove box?
I can either terminate it in a female cig lighter adapter (would give me more future possibilities), of simply dedicate the line to a spliced car charger for the router.
Safety is also a concern.
Any / all input is welcome. Thanks.
It has a battery pack & wall charger so I can go 1 of 2 ways.
Obviously I want to stay D/C so theres no conversion.
Does anyone have a clean install with pictures on how to drop power to the glove box?
I can either terminate it in a female cig lighter adapter (would give me more future possibilities), of simply dedicate the line to a spliced car charger for the router.
Safety is also a concern.
Any / all input is welcome. Thanks.
08-14-2012, 07:20 AM
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Im looking to power a small (Cradlepoint) portable WiFi router in my glove compartment.
It has a battery pack & wall charger so I can go 1 of 2 ways.
Obviously I want to stay D/C so theres no conversion.
Does anyone have a clean install with pictures on how to drop power to the glove box?
I can either terminate it in a female cig lighter adapter (would give me more future possibilities), of simply dedicate the line to a spliced car charger for the router.
Safety is also a concern.
Any / all input is welcome. Thanks.
It has a battery pack & wall charger so I can go 1 of 2 ways.
Obviously I want to stay D/C so theres no conversion.
Does anyone have a clean install with pictures on how to drop power to the glove box?
I can either terminate it in a female cig lighter adapter (would give me more future possibilities), of simply dedicate the line to a spliced car charger for the router.
Safety is also a concern.
Any / all input is welcome. Thanks.
you have a cig lighter port already in the foot well. Great place to tap for power.
08-14-2012, 08:11 AM
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Good idea.
Do you know:
1. If I split off that, does it reduce the total power output for each. ie: If I take 1 port & split it into 2, do I get 1/2 the power at each port now?
2. Any suggestions on how to get to that power port best? any DIY links for that?
Do you know:
1. If I split off that, does it reduce the total power output for each. ie: If I take 1 port & split it into 2, do I get 1/2 the power at each port now?
2. Any suggestions on how to get to that power port best? any DIY links for that?
08-14-2012, 09:02 AM
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08-14-2012, 12:28 PM
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You just need to know what amperage is available from any source you connect to and how much you plan to consume.
08-14-2012, 01:09 PM
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I serisouly doubt that adding something as small as a portable wifi router to either the cigaretter lighter or glove box battery circuit will cause problems. You can still keep the OEM glove box flashlight plugged in.
08-14-2012, 10:11 PM
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this is perfect and requires no work.
sweet.
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