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External power - eTrex Vista C
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| Thomas 2005-11-17, 11:48 pm |
| They now list the USB interface as "proprietary". I'd like to provide
the 12.0 - 13.8 VDC from a car to the unit. Previous Garmin units would
accept from about 4.0 - 30.0 VDC.
Anyone know if I can apply 12 VDC to the eTrex Vista C via the USB's two
power lines?
Thanks.
Thomas
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| No, I am quite sure it will damage the unit. USB is spec'd at 5V. The
actual garmin accessory cable says:
INPUT 10-30 VDC
OUTPUT: 5v DC @ 1A
Thomas wrote:
> They now list the USB interface as "proprietary". I'd like to provide
> the 12.0 - 13.8 VDC from a car to the unit. Previous Garmin units would
> accept from about 4.0 - 30.0 VDC.
>
> Anyone know if I can apply 12 VDC to the eTrex Vista C via the USB's two
> power lines?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Thomas
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| geo.croft@gmail.com 2005-11-17, 11:48 pm |
| Just buy a 12v powercable for the Vista C
eBay has plenty of them
The USB cable will charge but it is a very slow, low voltage charge.
TexGEOas
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