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Been reading about this "USB charging" widget, that it works just fine with the iPad and such. But...the word "charging" is confusing to me. I currently run the Stratux off a battery. Can I plug the Stratux into the Stratus Power USB widget or do I need to keep running it off the battery?
 
Are you asking about this device?

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Then if your Stratux device has a USB connection for charging, the answer is yes.

In 55WB, we have a similar USB power port (different brand) and keep the Stratus 2S connected to it full time by a USB cable. Then we make use of the setting in the 2S to wake up when power through the cable is detected.

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I’m looking into the status usb connector,seems to be just the device to power both the IPad and the Stratus when on long cross countries.
 
idahoflier said:
Not trying to steal business from Appareo, but if you have a cigarette lighter plug it's a LOT cheaper to roll your own solution with something like this. That's what I did and it works way better than any usb plug solution...

https://www.amazon.com/KNACRO-Water...TF8&qid=1531856902&sr=8-16&keywords=28v+to+5v
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I do software, not hardware. And really don't have the time to design, assemble all the parts, put it together, test, then install in a way that can easily be removed in case of ramp check. Besides, I only paid half - friend picked up 2 on a special months ago.
 
murphey said:
I do software, not hardware. And really don't have the time to design, assemble all the parts, put it together, test, then install in a way that can easily be removed in case of ramp check. Besides, I only paid half - friend picked up 2 on a special months ago.
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Do you have a cigarette lighter? If so, just order a car charger that either plugs directly in to the Stratus or that accepts USB plug ins??
 
455 Bravo Uniform said:
Do you have a cigarette lighter? If so, just order a car charger that either plugs directly in to the Stratus or that accepts USB plug ins??
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I haven't had great experience with those. I have a 28v system and it's hard to find 28v cigarette lighter adapters. The one I did have generated a lot of RFI and at times rendered one comm useless. On one trip it actually burned up and led to a little pucker factor while I tried to determine what was on fire...

I know some may be uncomfortable with a roll your own solution but it honestly isn't that hard and is a lot cheaper. I could be wrong but I don't think there is anything illegal about plugging into your cigarette lighter accessory socket...
 
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I have had this one (MyGoFlight) for several years now, and it works great. Well worth the money. Also works for 28V.

I previously had an automotive one, and it was the cause of RF interference that caused the radio squelch to open at times.

https://mgfproducts.com/dualmicro12-28volt/

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455 Bravo Uniform said:
Do you have a cigarette lighter? If so, just order a car charger that either plugs directly in to the Stratus or that accepts USB plug ins??
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That's what I've been doing. But I have 3 things to plug in, and 2 require wires across the entire cabin. This lets me plug 2 items on the left corner, where I really want them. Leaving the,lighter for the high amp device - finally!
 
idahoflier said:
Not trying to steal business from Appareo, but if you have a cigarette lighter plug it's a LOT cheaper to roll your own solution with something like this. That's what I did and it works way better than any usb plug solution...

https://www.amazon.com/KNACRO-Water...TF8&qid=1531856902&sr=8-16&keywords=28v+to+5v
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Idaho can you give me some in-site into how you did this? I have a c172k and the cigarette lighter is on the far right passenger side so charging cords are all across the cockpit. I would love to have a charging port on the pilot side. Thanks in advance.
 
Jeff Creamer said:
Idaho can you give me some in-site into how you did this? I have a c172k and the cigarette lighter is on the far right passenger side so charging cords are all across the cockpit. I would love to have a charging port on the pilot side. Thanks in advance.
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You may have misunderstood my post. What I meant was rolling your own plug solution similar to the device in Lyco’s post. This is the link to the exact DC-DC converter I used which has two wired USB ports...

https://www.amazon.com/GERI-Convert...&qid=1532216500&sr=8-41&keywords=24v+5v+dc-dc

Wire that to a cigarette lighter plug and you’re in business. My accessory plug has a 3A circuit breaker, but I also fused my solution with a 1A fuse. All in you’re around $15...

You would need to have an A&P move your accessory plug to the pilot side of the panel to be legal...
 
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