zimon14 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Hey all, Looking to fit my carputer screen this weekend. Just a quick question how have others done this? I was thinking wiring in parallel of the footwell cigarette lighter though a switch? Any thoughts would be would be welcome Cheers si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvansJD2112 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 What voltage/amps you after? To power my android tablet I wired this to switched power behind headunt http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008OVL3SA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimon14 Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 Just need a 12V supply the screen itself only pulls just over 0.5A hence why I was looking to come of the cigarette lighter, I'm taking the HU out as this is where the screen is going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I took power from the back of the cigarette socket to run my sat nav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvansJD2112 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 If you're taking HU out, why not take the feed from the HU power loom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimon14 Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 Haha cheers jon didn't even think of that nice and simple! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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