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Old 12th Jul 2018, 9:36 am   #7
Nymrod121
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Default Re: 12V to USB convertor.

I've gone round this loop several times re. satnavs and dashcams needing 5v via a USB adaptor fed from a switched vehicle 12 volt supply.
'Scotchlok'ing off the radio supply will provide the switched feed; the fiddly bit comes with trying to work out tidy and unobtrusive routeing USB-side wiring for the device/s in question.
Please note that some dashcam product importers/suppliers have associated 'Volkswagen' [Auto Group] with high failure-rate on the plug-in adaptors normally included with the device. No detailed explanation; it just gets flagged up in the Frequently-Asked Questions bit - as here, for example:

https://www.quesh.co.uk/products/?product_id=384

I think the '7805'-based solution is a good one. At least you're more in control of the quality of the end-result

Best wishes
Guy
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