USB-C connection
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Nabsim
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Wait for others to answer this, whenever I have tried to do anything with USB cables the combination of fine wires, poor eyes and shaky hands has led to failure more often than not. USB-C carries more power so wire (strands) may be better to work with, I don't know
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I cannot make out exactly what you are doing. But remember USBs work on only 5.5v not 12v. If your equipment runs on 5.5v you will require a transformer. The brown cable should be positive. If you wire equipment wrong way round you could damage it, but more likely it just won’t work. If you have a multi meter you can check polarity on it. If the reading has a - in front of it, it’s the wrong way round.
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Hmm, I'm not sure what you're trying to achieve tbh.
What are we looking at in the photo and which bits are significant?
What is the USBC to be used for, input power only or is it carrying data too?
How was the original modem.powered? What voltage? How was it connected? Was it powered 24/7?
Which connector type was used?
What are we looking at in the photo and which bits are significant?
What is the USBC to be used for, input power only or is it carrying data too?
How was the original modem.powered? What voltage? How was it connected? Was it powered 24/7?
Which connector type was used?
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My Netgear used to work for hours on single charge, even when constantly being used. Also without an external aerial its positioning within the van could affect its performance. So unless you are intending to connect it to an external aerial its would consider not having it permanently connected, thus allowing you to position it as required.
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If only it were that simple. USB runs on loads of different voltages, all the way up to (and beyond) 20v. Especially USBC
Fisherman
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I saw no mention of USB C.
Standard usb run on 5-5.5 v.
USB C can run up to 20v
A standard USB port provides a voltage of 5V. The maximum current and therefore power output can vary depending on the USB standard and port type. USB 2.0 ports typically provide 0.5A (2.5W). Newer standards like USB 3.0 and USB-C can deliver higher currents, up to 0.9A (4.5W) or even more with Power Delivery
Here's a breakdown:
- USB 1.x and 2.0: 5V with a maximum of 0.5A (2.5W).
- USB 3.0: 5V with a maximum of 0.9A (4.5W) for standard ports, and up to 1.5A (7.5W) for charging ports.
- USB-C: Can support higher voltages and currents with Power Delivery, potentially up to 20V and 5A (100W) or more.
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I bought one of these to run my nighthawk from 12V
12v USB-C converter power supply male plug adapter wire +inline Fuse car dashcam | eBay UK
Note : This unit has a 'high power' 3amp max output which is suitable for fast charging devices or running dashcam devices etc. This includes an inline blade fuse holder (fuse supplied). Simply connect a 12v DC positive and negative feed to give you a female USB power port which outputs 5v (3A)...
www.ebay.co.uk
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In the past I've mutilated a ciggy to usb adapter and used the internal power supply. Wired 12v in via a 2A fuse and soldered a USB lead to the output.I bought one of these to run my nighthawk from 12V
'12v USB-C converter power supply male plug adapter wire +inline Fuse car dashcam | eBay UK
Note : This unit has a 'high power' 3amp max output which is suitable for fast charging devices or running dashcam devices etc. This includes an inline blade fuse holder (fuse supplied). Simply connect a 12v DC positive and negative feed to give you a female USB power port which outputs 5v (3A)...www.ebay.co.uk
I reckon that saved me a tenner and took me an hour Steve.
Hold on...... what's minimum wage these days??
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Perfect,thanksI bought one of these to run my nighthawk from 12V
12v USB-C converter power supply male plug adapter wire +inline Fuse car dashcam | eBay UK
Note : This unit has a 'high power' 3amp max output which is suitable for fast charging devices or running dashcam devices etc. This includes an inline blade fuse holder (fuse supplied). Simply connect a 12v DC positive and negative feed to give you a female USB power port which outputs 5v (3A)...www.ebay.co.uk
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You can't have looked hard: I mentioned it in the post you replied to, as well as it being the subject of the thread.
Sorry, but that is just plain wrong. It may have been true once, but not for several years.
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I bought one of these to run my nighthawk from 12V
12v USB-C converter power supply male plug adapter wire +inline Fuse car dashcam | eBay UK
Note : This unit has a 'high power' 3amp max output which is suitable for fast charging devices or running dashcam devices etc. This includes an inline blade fuse holder (fuse supplied). Simply connect a 12v DC positive and negative feed to give you a female USB power port which outputs 5v (3A)...www.ebay.co.uk
I tried to run my nighthawk M6 from a usb-c socket with a usb-c to usb-c cable, it said that I was not using the correct power socket and wouldn't run, thanks, I will try this
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This one will insist you leave the battery in. Which I'm OK with as it ran really hot without the battery and connected with their power supply.
If you are using the ethernet port that needs to be re-enabled in the settings. Ask me how I found out about that
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Use the same for my Nighthawk M2.I bought one of these to run my nighthawk from 12V
12v USB-C converter power supply male plug adapter wire +inline Fuse car dashcam | eBay UK
Note : This unit has a 'high power' 3amp max output which is suitable for fast charging devices or running dashcam devices etc. This includes an inline blade fuse holder (fuse supplied). Simply connect a 12v DC positive and negative feed to give you a female USB power port which outputs 5v (3A)...www.ebay.co.uk
Tezza33
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This one will insist you leave the battery in. Which I'm OK with as it ran really hot without the battery and connected with their power supply.
If you are using the ethernet port that needs to be re-enabled in the settings. Ask me how I found out about that
Thanks for the info, I use it at home because it is faster than the internet that I was paying £40pm for, I don't use the battery because the ethernet port is connected to a mesh system, but when I use it in the van I don't need the ethernet port