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Old 08-22-2015, 01:54 AM   #29
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Default Re: USB 5v power from Model A 6v geni/battery

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Originally Posted by Henry's Lady's Man View Post
I think YES, for that application. But don't GPS's run on 12v too?
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I mean, they run on 5v, but the cigar outlet is 12v, and it is converted to 5v, as someone stated earlier. Electronics is not my forte'. Chuck
I only ask because the thread is titled "USB 5v from Model A, 6v geni/battery". Seems that 6v to 12 volt then back down to 5 volt is a little over kill as compared to jetlagjag's unit or even an home made regulator.

That is not to say yours won't work.
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