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0 pointsZoFreX11y ago0 comments

Converting voltages is trivial with AC, how do you handle devices that require something other than 12v (lots of phones want 5, lots of laptops want 18) with a DC system?

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webignition11y ago

I'll be fitting some 12v-based USB wall sockets, much like the type you can fit in a car. These can then provide power for phones.

Regarding computers, I've so far only considered my desktop. You can get ready made DC to DC ATX power supplies quite easily [1].

[1] http://www.mini-box.com/DC-DC

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0 pointsZoFreX11y ago0 comments

Converting voltages is trivial with AC, how do you handle devices that require something other than 12v (lots of phones want 5, lots of laptops want 18) with a DC system?

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webignition11y ago

I'll be fitting some 12v-based USB wall sockets, much like the type you can fit in a car. These can then provide power for phones.

Regarding computers, I've so far only considered my desktop. You can get ready made DC to DC ATX power supplies quite easily [1].

[1] http://www.mini-box.com/DC-DC

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