The power requirements are 5V DC and they provide a cable yet this hogs the only power socket in the car. If there any reason it can't be run from a USB cable as per the satnav?
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Installing DAB Adapter
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No it will work fine. If you want this to all happen behind the dash, you can buy a 5v step down for a few quid.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Dc-dc-Conv...-Supply-Module-UK/1274078478?iid=142752974294
https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Dc-dc-Conv...-Supply-Module-UK/1274078478?iid=142752974294
Would you wire the necessary plug to this or would you solder direct into the dab adapter? I am wondering if the pin out for the micro usb might be a pain and then you also have to fuse protect it. What's your view on those piggy back fuse carriers you can get?
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A picture or model of what you are fitting would help. It sounded like you were fitting a pre-in to hang off the cars amp, but now I'm thinking its self contained.
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Sorry I thought this was something you were looking to hardwire off the existing stereo. You can get a cable that will do it:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/182348136947?chn=ps
https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/182348136947?chn=ps
Is it plugged into a USB port on your car or just a cigarette lighter adapter?
Just cigarette lighter adapter at the moment which i use for satnav, phone charging etc so can really have it taken up by one device
I think you meant "so can't really have it taken up by one device"
You can get adapters that plug in to the cigarette lighter that have more than one USB outlet, e.g.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Charger-TeckNet-Adaptor-BLUETEK-Technology/dp/B00YGJVZ8W/
That is not a recommendation, just the first one that came up.
