HOW TO – Make your own USB car charger…

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HOW TO – Make your own USB car charger…

UsbchargeHandy Instructable from murph38_99 – “Create a USB car charger for any iPod or other Device that Charges Via USB by splicing together a car adapter that outputs 5v and USB Female plug. The most important part of this project is to make sure that the output your chosen car adapter is between 4.75v and 5.25v otherwise you risk damaging your device. Please verify voltage with a voltmeter.” Link.

4 thoughts on “HOW TO – Make your own USB car charger…

  1. Bohemian says:

    I found this site to make a 12v to 5v power converter. http://www.seetron.com/an_vpwr1.htm

  2. Jeremiah I.L. Spear says:

    Is there anyway to make this for a 6v car? I have a 1953 Chevy, and it would be awesome to have a phone charger for it.

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