12v supply for android mxq box (1 Viewer)

[Bart]

I am installing an old mxq android box that I have into the motorhome and obviously am looking for a power supply for it, so that it can run from 12v directly rather that via the inverter.
Here is a pic from the 240v supply for the box, so I'm after a cigarette or USB supply for it ( I'm not sure if the latter is possible)

 

[tonka]

???

Its 5v not 12v..

So just a USB connection..
Something like this will do as long as its the 2amp version..
Then you need a USB to the jack plug size that fits your box.. Just search ebay..
I use something similar but have a fixed USB wall socket and luckily found a lead in my box of bits.

You need to find the plug size. or take a gamble and try a few. Something like this..

 

[Bart]

???

Its 5v not 12v..

So just a USB connection..
Something like this will do as long as its the 2amp version..
Then you need a USB to the jack plug size that fits your box.. Just search ebay..
I use something similar but have a fixed USB wall socket and luckily found a lead in my box of bits.
View attachment 205333

You need to find the plug size. or take a gamble and try a few. Something like this..

Hi Tonka I have added a few pics there, yip I already have that part, but do not know what to order for the USB >>mxq

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[BreweryDave]

I asked the same q a while back, lots of answers here!

https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/can-i-change-the-plug.163054/

In the end I didn't bother, just run it through the inverter!

 

[Lenny HB]

Plenty of Buck Converters with fixed & adjustable outputs on eBay.

 

[Wissel]

Should work with a USB to jack converter. A quick spec search says the jack is 5.5mm x 2mm, so this should be all you need:
Amazon product ASIN B01BHEAL56
I did the same with a tablet.

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[tonka]

Most common sizes are 2.1mm and 2.5mm..
For what they cost a few quid to buy one of each and you should be sorted.

 

[Bart]

Plenty of Buck Converters with fixed & adjustable outputs on eBay.

Should work with a USB to jack converter. A quick spec search says the jack is 5.5mm x 2mm, so this should be all you need:
Amazon product ASIN B01BHEAL56
I did the same with a tablet.

Thanks for the help i have ordered these :
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USB-A-to...hash=item3d307296a8:m:mQhiszmYLhwMQsl-aguJK_Q

( 5.5mm x 2.1mm )

and a 2.5mm version

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hot-USB-...937962&hash=item25b12fc74b:g:0ZYAAOSwcdBWRdr3

 

[Lenny HB]

@Bart You have ordered a 1 amp one, you need 2 amps

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[Bart]

@Bart You have ordered a 1 amp one, you need 2 amps

I'm confused Lenny the first line of description says "The max output current 3A, long time use 2.1A, enough use"
ofc its in "Chinglish"
Have you got a link for a 2 amp version then ?

 

[Lenny HB]

Doh, me reading it wrong.

 

[Richard n Ann]

2.1a continuous:

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/401265883616

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[Bart]

Doh, me reading it wrong.

Phew!! Lenny

 

[autorouter]

Most common sizes are 2.1mm and 2.5mm..

A simple check is, a 2.5mm drill bit (the plain end not the sharp end) will go into the 2.5mm one, but not the 2.1mm one.