On Sunday, June 2, 2013 9:45:11 PM UTC-7, noel.wade wrote:
On Jun 2, 8:11*pm, wrote:

The battery on the V2 doesn't last long enough, and I'd like to supply the unit with some power from my on board 12V system. I know I can set up a cigar lighter plug in type connection to the mini connector at the bottom. But I'd like to use the DC connector at the top. What voltage and what type of connector can I use? Can I put 12V directly in with simple plug that fits?

Guy



You want something like this:

http://www.glidertools.com/products/...rguider-avier/



(There are also alternative versions of this power-supply that may be

less-expensive, if you don't normally deal in Euros)



Enjoy,



--Noel

If you just want power, you can buy a 12V - 5V down converter for about $5. Go to eBay and put in "12V USB power supply" as search terms. Pick one of a hundred suppliers or so. There are even ones with the mini USB cable attached. Most are Chinese based but you will still get it in 3 days. If you need power AND serial comm, then go to glidertools.

I don't have a V2 but I thought it was the same thing as my Avier, there is no 5V plug on it except the mini USB. Don't plug 12V into the headphone jack - the result won't be pretty.