Wiring PDA to bike battery

ThePilot · Occasional Visitor Joined: Sep 20, 2005 Posts: 2

Hi Guys,
I have a Dell Axim with TT Nav3 on it.
I thought of cutting the fag lighter plug off the cable and wiring it direct to the bikes' battery.
Does that sound ok or do i need some extra electronic bittys between the battery and the Dell?

TIA :D
Iain

tomthompson · Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 12:17 pm Post subject:

I dont know about the Dell one but a lot of the cigarette connectors have step down voltage as the devices tend to run on 5-6 volts so cutting it off might be a bit risky . You need to check it out first. But you can get from maplins a cigarette lighter connector that you could wire to the bike direct and then if you want a fag while out you got it
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StevenGourlay · Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 6:16 pm Post subject:

have a look at

http://gstwin.com/cigarette_lighter_install.htm
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StevenGourlay · Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 6:31 pm Post subject:

i would follow that guide, get a car kit for your pda and then simply plug into the 3 way adapter. You could even mount it to your bike and put in a water proof bag/case.
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ThePilot · Occasional Visitor Joined: Sep 20, 2005 Posts: 2

Thanks guys
Iain

MikeOnABike · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 07, 2005 Posts: 32

That's the route I went down: cigarette socket wired to battery, GPS cig adapter plugged into socket. Works a treat so far and I can run heated gloves too. Vibration may be an issue in the connection separating. Dielectric or silicone grease is often suggested to help.

Waterproofing? I keep the socket under the seat and only stick the GPS cable outside but waterproof sockets are available too.

Make sure you use an inline fuse, whichever option you try. Blade type preferably. I have a datatool alarm that uses a blade fuse and I'm planning on changing the inline fuse on my socket so that I only have to carry 1 spare fuse type around (keep it simple).

Kritou · Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2005 12:59 am Post subject:

sayling · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 11, 2006 Posts: 12

I recently bought an Optimate 3, and they have a part for the system that looks ideal!

http://www.optimate.co.uk/

Going to be fitting it to the fairing on my VFR750 as soon as it comes through Smile

tomthompson · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 12:44 am Post subject:

These are the sockets on BMW and some Triumph bikes
http://www.powerletproducts.com/products/plugs_sockets.php

and can be used for running equipment and/or charging battery
They do bike specific kits and can be bought in the UK
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jakefh · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 27, 2004 Posts: 11

Hi,

I would also like to power my PPC from the bike. I already have a cigarette charger for the PPC. But those Din Powerlet sockets look less bulky. Can I easily convert the cigarette lead into a Powerlet lead? I already run a waistecoat & gloves Embarassed

off the battery. How much 'stuff' can you run from the battery?

tomthompson · Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 7:05 pm Post subject:

It really depends on wether your cigarette lighter plug for the PPC converts the power down from 12v to 5 or 6 volt ,if it doesnt you can just cut it off and fix a powerlet connector on the cable

If it does they do a convertor from cig to powerlet

As for how much your battery can take that really does depend on what bike you ride . Its better to check either manufacturers site or a forum dedicated to your bike .

I ride an FJR and with mine you do have to be careful its easy to overload what your drawing off and can finish up with a dead battery.

Hope this helps a bit

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Kritou · Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 7:25 pm Post subject:

tomthompson · Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 7:36 pm Post subject:

Ah now no brakes I would class as brown pants time

I did look at bmws when I got my FJR but thay were too big to get down the alley so I went with the FJR and boy am I glad I did . Ive done over 14000 miles in 9 months on it and even though I commute on it I still want to play on it as well.

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Falcon121 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 11, 2006 Posts: 3

Question for Sayling.
Did you fit the Accumate Assessory Socket? Any Problems?

Does it just attach to the Battery like the Optimate permanent Battery connector or do you have to faff about with earthing and fuses etc?

I've got a TT One, primarily for the car but weekend use on an Aprilia SL1000.

Cheers
Shane

sayling · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 11, 2006 Posts: 12

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