Inside the USB to 12V converter
Added 2025-10-08 19:38:18 +0000 UTCHaving shown this in a recent video, I thought it would be a good idea to reverse engineer it too.
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I wonder how many people will misconfigure that device or swap it between items without changing the voltage and fry expensive equipment.
Big Clive
2025-10-12 13:08:55 +0000 UTCVflex https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tundralabs/vflex
Mander
2025-10-12 10:53:19 +0000 UTCIf anyone is after a variable supply I've backed a Kickstarter for something similar. I've not received it yet but they do different ends including one with terminal connections, which is why I went for it.
Mander
2025-10-12 10:51:55 +0000 UTCI have a few which I've used to keep my router powered during power cuts. Most routers only use around 300mA to 500mA without any USB accessories attached. During the 5 day outage we had from storm Eowyn, my brother borrowed one to power his Fritz Box and a 20,000mAh battery bank would last about a day. I would then recharge his power bank overnight from a Leisure battery (powering our equipment) to prepare for the next day until mains power was restored.
Seán Byrne
2025-10-09 21:48:07 +0000 UTC1A at 12V is 12W.
Big Clive
2025-10-09 09:43:45 +0000 UTCAn amp at 12V is 24W ??? Is it 1st April?
Kevin Allen
2025-10-09 07:20:14 +0000 UTC
