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1. 05:18 AM - Re: USB Power Supplies (BobD)
2. 07:12 AM - Re: Re: USB Power Supplies (Dj Merrill)
3. 04:33 PM - Re: Re: USB Power Supplies (FLYaDIVE)
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Subject: | Re: USB Power Supplies |
Wow! - I never expected to stir up such a hornet's nest [Rolling Eyes] :D
I chose the Charge2 for two reasons:
1. As has been mentioned here, I had experience of the lousy performance of cheap
cigarette lighter adaptors in my C182
2. Having spent an age (and a fortune) designing my "perfect" Control Panel for
my new homebuild, I wanted something plumbed in that was aesthetically pleasing,
and harmonised with the other instruments (Dynon).
The original requirement was for something to power my PilotAware in the 182, and
followed a lot of discussion on the PAW Forum. I understand from there that
for those who had no option but to follow the cigarette lighter approach, (or
wanted a cheaper option), one of the Anker adaptors fitted the bill.
Blue Skies
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Bob Dawson
XS TG || 912 ULS || G-NHRJ
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Subject: | Re: USB Power Supplies |
On 3/25/2018 1:53 AM, Daniel Hooper wrote:
> Youre competing with junky $10 units that dont even deliver their
> advertised power rating
You are also competing with good ~$10 units that deliver the power,
don't overheat, and aren't causing radio interference, but you are
correct that there are a lot of junk ones out there, which is why I and
others have offered feedback on units we've tried.
If it doesn't work out, you have a $10 (or $12 in my case) unit you can
use in the car, or, do like I did and test it in the car for a few
months before using it in the plane.
I completely agree with you that this is a hard market to compete in,
simply because there are so many good options available at a wide range
of price points.
-Dj
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Dj Merrill - N1JOV - EAA Chapter 87
Currently Flying: Glastar
Previously: Cessna 150 - Glasair 1 FT - Grumman AA1B
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Subject: | Re: USB Power Supplies |
Ernest:
Are you kidding??? $10?
WOW! That is ridiculous! ! !
Just look at ACS... You can get an FAA approved USB power output for the
mere $349.00
Talk about a Fool and their money!!
Barry
On Sat, Mar 24, 2018 at 7:12 PM, Ernest Christley <echristley@att.net>
wrote:
> Good lord, people!! You can pick these power regulators up every day that
> plug into a cigarette lighter for $5! They are all an LM357. I have a
> junk drawer full of them. And, the cigarette lighter jack is good for
> older equipment that is configured for it. Why would anyone ever pay over
> $10 for one?
>
> Why is aviation expensive? Because, people are will to pay for it?
>
>
> On Saturday, March 24, 2018 12:32 PM, "jim@PoogieBearRanch.com"
> <jim@PoogieBearRanch.com> wrote:
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>
>
> Wow! I should hope they got good reviews... Based on today's exchange
> rate, the Charge 4 is a bit over $257 (plus shipping)! You could
> purchase eight of the SteinAir version for that!
>
> Another one worthy of consideration if you need/prefer a "horizontal"
> charger would be the Belite Aircraft USB Dual 2.4 amp charger, which
> sells for $75. It can be seen at
> http://www.beliteaircraftstore.com/usb-dual-2-4-amp-charger/ (The
> single-port version can also be ordered through Aircraft Spruce, though
> it's a bit more expensive for some reason...)
>
> Jim Parker
>
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: AeroElectric-List: Re: USB Power Supplies
> From: "BobD" <rjd@bobdawson.plus.com>
> Date: Sat, March 24, 2018 3:07 am
> To: aeroelectric-list@matronics.com
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> I have fitted the two port version of this in my Europa Aircraft. I have
> not used it in flight yet ( only started test flying recently), but it
> has had some very good reviews in the UK
>
> http://www.charge4.co.uk/
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> Bob Dawson
> XS TG || 912 ULS || G-NHRJ
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