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Ultra Compact USB Direct Hardwire Adapter Kit for GPS SiriusXM Radio Dash Cam
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Compatible Devices | iPhone, Dash Cam, Webcam, Security Cam, GPS Tracker, Auto GPS, any 5V USB powered devices |
Connector Type | usb |
Color | black |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5 x 3.7 x 1.3 inches |
Brand | EDO Tech |
About this item
- Kit includes one ultra-compact USB port direct hardwire kit for car, truck or motorcycle.
- Simple solution of adding an onboard USB charging port for your application. Work with mini-USB, micro-USB, USB-C & lightning cable.
- Easy installation: use a fuse tap or wiretap to draw power from fuse block or wire.
- Cable length: approx. 5-1/2' in total, 1' from type A female USB to regulator box, 4-1/2' from regulator box to wire end. additional wires can be added to the kit's end to increase the total length. regulator power spec.: 12V~24V input, 5V 1200mA output, regulator box size: about 2-1/2"x 1' (4.5cm x 2cm)
- 30 days money back, one year replacement warranty
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Product Dimensions | 5 x 3.7 x 1.3 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.32 ounces |
ASIN | B00I3P6QQG |
Item model number | 3222143 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #82 in GPS Chargers & Cables |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Connectivity technologies | USB |
Special features | Smart Charging |
Other display features | Wireless |
Color | black |
Manufacturer | EDO Tech |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Date First Available | January 28, 2014 |
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Customers like the performance, ease of installation, and quality of the electronic adapter. They mention that it works great, is simple to install, and is excellent quality. That said, some complain about the length of the wires, and are disappointed with the battery. Opinions are mixed on speed.
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Customers like the performance of the adapter. They mention that it works great for charging their phone and that the wiring works well. However, some customers have reported that the power draw is not good enough.
"...(and that was no easy task in a 2017 Toyota Sienna), works great for charging my phone...." Read more
"So far works great! Wire gauge is a little small for my liking but plenty enough for the job...." Read more
"Works great but drains battery with the LED that stays on in the box part. Need to wire switch for extended use on my Harley...." Read more
"Excellent product. I purchased this for my dual sport motorcycle. It works great. One note, it is not waterproof...." Read more
Customers find the installation process of the electronic adapter to be easy. They mention that it is simple to connect using vampire clips to their cigarette lighter, and it works great for an OEM install.
"...The product itself is quite simple...." Read more
"This USB was easy to hook into my vehicle and I definitely like the long amount of wire that it came with...." Read more
"...Simple and straight forward - it’s so much cleaner than a rat’s best of charging cables strewn across the dash!" Read more
"...Otherwise, this device works great and makes for a nice hidden install in my Honda Civic." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the adapter. They mention that it is an excellent quality part, and it turns a nice quality old speaker into a reliable Bluetooth speaker. It is well made and durable, and customers appreciate the rear installation.
"...Turned a nice quality old speaker into a reliable Bluetooth speaker." Read more
"...the time of this review only cost $99, so making it the most highest quality dashcam you can have at the cheapest price...." Read more
"Excellent product. I purchased this for my dual sport motorcycle. It works great. One note, it is not waterproof...." Read more
"All looks good but on my install which was in the rear top case on my MC the wire was to short to reach the battery for power, a foot more of wire..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the adapter. They mention it works great, has a good price, and is an inexpensive solution.
"...Good/Inexpensive/Easy solution!" Read more
"Arrived as described, in a timely manner, good price." Read more
"Fast shipment, well packed, good price, product as promised all a customer can ask for" Read more
"Works great. Good price and quality." Read more
Customers are mixed about the speed of the adapter. Some mention that it charges their device quickly, while others complain about slow charging. It provides 1.2A, which is slow for many larger phones. Some customers also mention that the adaptor stopped working after one charge.
"...is that the adapter only provides 1.2A, which is pretty slow for many larger phones like the Note, Galaxy S5+, or iPhone 6/6S Plus...." Read more
"...the sometimes elusive requirements of a new iPhone but it charges my iPhone XS quite well...." Read more
"...My LG G3 however complains about slow charging (does this with anything <1.8A in my experience) so there's that... I actually lose battery..." Read more
"Work as described, but it takes forever to charge my note 5. Very very slow. I whish the output was higher and we would have a winner." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the length of the adapter. They mention that the wire is really thin, the skinned wires are so short, and the cord isn't quite as long as they had hoped. Some say that the power wires were extremely thin, making it difficult to crimp connectors. Overall, some are disappointed with the first cord.
"...to reach most anywhere in your dashboard but they are of a very smallish gauge...." Read more
"So far works great! Wire gauge is a little small for my liking but plenty enough for the job...." Read more
"...My only minor minor complaint was the the positive and negative leads were really short...." Read more
"...The wires however are stupid thin and you'll have to delicately remove some of the black sheath the wires are in to get any usable length." Read more
Customers are not satisfied with the battery of the adapter. They mention that it has a small continuous draw of power, and it drains battery life over time when they're using Waze. Some say that the adaptor is not suitable for power-hungry devices.
"Works great but drains battery with the LED that stays on in the box part. Need to wire switch for extended use on my Harley...." Read more
"...It apparently was never attached very well which was causing the power loss. Pay for something better." Read more
"...Wired into the vehicles electrical system. Provides good power and works perfectly so far." Read more
"Works like it is supposed to. There is going to be a small continuous draw of power, but it shouldnt be a problem if you install it onto a fuse that..." Read more
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The product itself is quite simple. Attach the red end to power and the black end to ground and it steps the power down to 5V and 1.2A. I attached the power to a fuse tap (I used this one E Support 12v Car Add-a-circuit Fuse TAP Adapter Mini ATM APM Blade Fuse Holder Pack of 5 ) that was tapping into the cigarette lighter in my car so that it would power on and off with the car. It also has a red indicator light inside of the converter box so you can see if it's powered. It has a lot of wire to use (too much for my needs, but better too much than too little) so length isn't much of a concern.
One complaint a lot of other reviewers have is that their dash cam stops working as it thinks it is connected to a computer. I didn't run into this issue, but you can easily fix this by cutting the data wires in the USB cable if needed (and if you know what you're doing).
Another complaint is that the adapter only provides 1.2A, which is pretty slow for many larger phones like the Note, Galaxy S5+, or iPhone 6/6S Plus. Just be aware of that as it may not keep up with power draw on your phone so it may just discharge (albeit a lot slower).
Overall a great product, would buy again!
Anyways, I was connecting this camera to my car's USB port from my navigation unit, as a cigarette lighter/12v accessory port is not available, however due to this camera being primarily an action cam, I found when I did this, it recognized my Stereo/Navigation as a PC, so it would think it's being plugged into a PC/Mass Storage device so it would prompt me with a menu when plugged in, rather than start auto recording. I also tried the trick of modding a usb cable and cutting the data sync lines, while this worked with the camera, unfortunately my car's stereo unit was not happy as it would spit out a warning message thinking that something is wrong with the USB device and as a safety measure had disabled the USB port, thus causing the camera to shut off.
So that's where this EDO Tech USB direct hardwire device came in handy.. it allowed me to send power to my camera through a USB cable without the need to rewire my camera's installation and without any issue.
the only hiccup i encountered is, in my car, the fuses aren't conveniently located within the interior of the car, instead they are located under the hood.. so this made the process of tapping the EDO hardwire device with a fuse tap kit impossible unless I drilled a hole or found an access to the engine compartment of my vehicle.. so since I didn't want to do this, I found that I could just tap off the power and ground of my Car's navigation/stereo unit as this was within the voltage and amperage range that the EDO device takes, worked out great!