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Whatever is coming off the deck. I would assume 12v:shrug:. I also have accessory usb plugs that are 5v.
Oh, you’re plugging into the HU. I’ll be using the 12v cigarette lighter socket, or removing it actually, so that’s going to be a 12v + wire. This is why I’m dropping it to 5v. I’m sure if you’re plugging usb male end into usb female on the HU, it’s already providing 5v. [emoji106]


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Oh, you’re plugging into the HU. I’ll be using the 12v cigarette lighter socket, or removing it actually, so that’s going to be a 12v + wire. This is why I’m dropping it to 5v. I’m sure if you’re plugging usb male end into usb female on the HU, it’s already providing 5v. emoji106.png


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Oh I figured the head unit was 12v, idk. But I was also saying i replaced my cigarette lighter with an accessory usb plug next to it, and those are both 5v but different amps20190119_023101.jpg
 

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Oh I figured the head unit was 12v, idk. But I was also saying i replaced my cigarette lighter with an accessory usb plug next to it, and those are both 5v but different ampsView attachment 214353
Yeah, my usb / audio jack combo just has a usb male end, to plug into an existing female usb. So there’s no voltage drop/ adapter in it. I’ll be cutting that end off, since I still have the factory HU, and using the 12v lighter wiring to power it.


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@Sam Harris you need a buck converter, this will give you a solid 3 amp 5v from your 12volt positive
these are what I am using for my car computer but can be wired to usb positive and negitive for charging

DROK 90600 Micro Electric DC Buck Volt Converter DC-DC 6.3-22V /15W Car Auto Vehicle Power Supply Module Step-down Volt Regulator Inverter Board, 12V to 5V 3A https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C63TLCC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_r2NsCbY2HCQW7
 

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@Sam Harris you need a buck converter, this will give you a solid 3 amp 5v from your 12volt positive
these are what I am using for my car computer but can be wired to usb positive and negitive for charging

DROK 90600 Micro Electric DC Buck Volt Converter DC-DC 6.3-22V /15W Car Auto Vehicle Power Supply Module Step-down Volt Regulator Inverter Board, 12V to 5V 3A https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C63TLCC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_r2NsCbY2HCQW7
Yup, I have this one: 1dcca915371e119a7e787ab99a8bac23.jpg


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