husoi Posted December 30, 2020 Posted December 30, 2020 In touring we tend to have as many gadgets as possible. The problem is how to connect all of them so you don't run out of battery 100 miles away from home. I'm sure there are many other ways to do this, but this one is how I decided it works for me. Instead of 1/2 dozen wires to the battery I now have 1 additional wire. This box will allow more than 1 cable per connector so I can easily burn the battery with 8 gadgets Earth connection is with an old golden plated junction I had in my toolbox for years. As we say back home. You keep it, you find it. Works better in Portuguese I divert... The hot glue gives extra protection to moist and accidental contact with negative pole. Because all accessories are fused, I opted for a direct connection reducing the resistance to the connector. 1 Quote
Pie man Posted December 31, 2020 Posted December 31, 2020 Did you get the idea from a Heath Robinson illustration. I admire your enthusiasm, but how many gadgets do you need, is it switched or unswitched asking for a friend Quote
husoi Posted December 31, 2020 Author Posted December 31, 2020 Let's see.. Satnav Phone, this is a normal lighter socket that allows the air pump for the air bedDual cameraTrickle chargerWould still need the kettle and toaster.. 1 Quote
husoi Posted December 31, 2020 Author Posted December 31, 2020 (edited) The idea just come to mind as many others I have Forgot to mention. This one is not switched. The only one would eventually need a switch would be the dual socket for the phone but I removed the LED so is a passive connection. The dual camera is removable so only comes active when plugged. Installing a switch would just mean either something to hide under the seat, meaning you would have to remove it every time you want to turn it on or run a cable to the front and connect a relay. doable but I don't think is necessary. At least not for what I need. If your friend wants I can make a simple diagram how it would be done. Edited December 31, 2020 by husoi adding info 1 Quote
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted December 31, 2020 Posted December 31, 2020 That doesn't look like a proper job, no sticky tape holding it all together. If you're going to bodge them might as well bodge it properly. 1 Quote
husoi Posted December 31, 2020 Author Posted December 31, 2020 Hot glue is the new sticky tape. Quote
skyrider Posted December 31, 2020 Posted December 31, 2020 5 hours ago, husoi said: Let's see.. Satnav Phone, this is a normal lighter socket that allows the air pump for the air bed Dual camera Trickle charger Would still need the kettle and toaster.. ever thought about a motor home ? Quote
JRH Posted December 31, 2020 Posted December 31, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, husoi said: The idea just come to mind as many others I have Forgot to mention. This one is not switched. The only one would eventually need a switch would be the dual socket for the phone but I removed the LED so is a passive connection. The dual camera is removable so only comes active when plugged. Installing a switch would just mean either something to hide under the seat, meaning you would have to remove it every time you want to turn it on or run a cable to the front and connect a relay. doable but I don't think is necessary. At least not for what I need. If your friend wants I can make a simple diagram how it would be done. The phone socket will still draw a small current even with the LED removed if it is not switched. The conversion circuit is active all the time it is connected to 12 volts. Edited December 31, 2020 by JRH Quote
husoi Posted December 31, 2020 Author Posted December 31, 2020 Just now, JRH 6 hours ago, husoi said: The idea just come to mind as many others I have Forgot to mention. This one is not switched. The only one would eventually need a switch would be the dual socket for the phone but I removed the LED so is a passive connection. The dual camera is removable so only comes active when plugged. Installing a switch would just mean either something to hide under the seat, meaning you would have to remove it every time you want to turn it on or run a cable to the front and connect a relay. doable but I don't think is necessary. At least not for what I need. If your friend wants I can make a simple diagram how it would be done. The phone socket will still draw a small current even with the LED removed if it is not switched. The conversion circuit is active all the time it is connected to 12 volts. Yes it would be. That I forget to unplug the USB adapter from the socket Quote
husoi Posted December 31, 2020 Author Posted December 31, 2020 Just now, skyrider 5 hours ago, husoi said: Let's see.. Satnav Phone, this is a normal lighter socket that allows the air pump for the air bed Dual camera Trickle charger Would still need the kettle and toaster.. ever thought about a motor home ? Don't believe I ever seen a 2 wheel motorhome Unless you mean a gold Wing 1 Quote
skyrider Posted December 31, 2020 Posted December 31, 2020 Just now, husoi said: Don't believe I ever seen a 2 wheel motorhome Unless you mean a gold Wing and one of those is nearly there 1 Quote
Bender Posted January 1, 2021 Posted January 1, 2021 It wouldn't take much effort to run that main feed via a relay. Quote
JRH Posted January 1, 2021 Posted January 1, 2021 7 hours ago, Bender said: It wouldn't take much effort to run that main feed via a relay. That’s what I have done in order to feed my accessories. 1 Quote
Gerontious Posted January 1, 2021 Posted January 1, 2021 Ive been thinking of ordering one of these, from Japan. which makes it a bit pricey. but its only money. Specifications and Features: - 4 threaded insert nuts provide case mounting and fuse panel installation mounting points - comes with an assortment of ATM fuses, one for each output circuit and a few extras - 8 hot + outputs (2 unswitched circuits, 6 switched circuits) - Switched circuits are turned off when the bike is shut down. An unswitched circuit is always hot - can be used for charging the battery - 8 ground outputs - much better to ground your auxiliary circuits here than on a bike’s frame - maximum fuse panel capacity 60 Amps (40A/20A - switched/unswitched) - maximum circuit capacity 20 Amps (15A continuous) - maximum output wire size 12 AWG (3 sqmm) - all hardware is stainless steel (except input posts which are tin plated steel) - black satin polycarbonate cover makes unit splash-proof yet allows it to breathe and stay cool - cover mounting tabs on each end can be broken off or left on, depending on mounting choice - simple robust design means no overheating and no problems with vibration - I designed this fuse panel with ease of mounting a priority. Therefore there are many mounting options: Dual Lock on back of case, fine threaded screws from back of panel, self tapping screws from inside through PCB inserts to panel, or nuts and screws on the case mounting ears at each end of the case. See further down this page for optional mounting accessory choices. I used 2 machine screws, one each on opposite corners of the mounting tabs for my VStrom installation, straight into the underseat plastic. Quote
Six30 Posted January 1, 2021 Posted January 1, 2021 all you need is a sat nav wired in , anything else phone etc , charge in your hotel room before you go out for the day when away on your jaunts. if any one comes back with , yeh but when your camping .... not interested your mad ! 2 1 Quote
Stu Posted January 1, 2021 Posted January 1, 2021 15 minutes ago, Six30 said: all you need is a sat nav wired in , anything else phone etc , charge in your hotel room before you go out for the day when away on your jaunts. Thats all good and well but what if your sat nav goes tits up like my tomtom did in Poland Thats when I decided to have a phone mount and a place to charge it just in case its there as a back up more than anything Quote
Six30 Posted January 1, 2021 Posted January 1, 2021 1 minute ago, Stu said: Thats all good and well but what if your sat nav goes tits up like my tomtom did in Poland Thats when I decided to have a phone mount and a place to charge it just in case its there as a back up more than anything spare sat nav Quote
Stu Posted January 1, 2021 Posted January 1, 2021 1 minute ago, Six30 said: spare sat nav It was the mount that screwed up and failed to supply power! Quote
Six30 Posted January 1, 2021 Posted January 1, 2021 5 minutes ago, Stu said: It was the mount that screwed up and failed to supply power! ok point taken . 1 Quote
Guest Swagman Posted January 1, 2021 Posted January 1, 2021 21 minutes ago, Stu said: Thats all good and well but what if your sat nav goes tits up like my tomtom did in Poland Thats when I decided to have a phone mount and a place to charge it just in case its there as a back up more than anything Read a fecking map. Quote
Bender Posted January 1, 2021 Posted January 1, 2021 6 minutes ago, Swagman said: Read a fecking map. He was, it was an electronic map thither arrows and directions and everythinc Our countries not very big there is a limit to how lost you can get, but abroad I find at nav way easier and if you miss a turn it just sends you back. @Gerontious how much was the cost in total? 1 Quote
Guest Swagman Posted January 1, 2021 Posted January 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, Bender said: He was, it was an electronic map thither arrows and directions and everythinc Our countries not very big there is a limit to how lost you can get, but abroad I find at nav way easier and if you miss a turn it just sends you back. @Gerontious how much was the cost in total? I can get lost leaving our village. Quote
Gerontious Posted January 1, 2021 Posted January 1, 2021 33 minutes ago, Bender said: @Gerontious how much was the cost in total? It starts at $75 US so, PayPal makes that simpler, he does plug and play looms for various bikes if you want that too. Then there’s import duty and VAT. Something we will likely have to start getting used to again. All in looking at circa £100. I’m still umming and aahing Quote
Bender Posted January 1, 2021 Posted January 1, 2021 3 hours ago, Gerontious said: It starts at $75 US so, PayPal makes that simpler, he does plug and play looms for various bikes if you want that too. Then there’s import duty and VAT. Something we will likely have to start getting used to again. All in looking at circa £100. I’m still umming and aahing It's not a horrendous price. https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/341331 Similar and probably easier to return Quote
JRH Posted January 1, 2021 Posted January 1, 2021 3 hours ago, Bender said: It's not a horrendous price. https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/341331 Similar and probably easier to return Probably a better option as the switching relay is contained in the unit. It’s a separate device with the power centre 8. Quote
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