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I have crudely installed a USB charging port in my SQ dash 944. I was sick of punching my knuckles on the phone charger in the center console. This is only a rough prototype, but it has been in the car since October and still works fine. Its far less intrusive and very well hidden.





Should anyone be interested I have been thinking about putting kits together with a set of fitting instructions, what do you all think? And do tell me if its been done before!

Well i thought it was a good idea!

Good idea. I dont use my car very much so not really important to me.
But if i did.....

Good idea!, I've done something similar with the ciggy lighter socket on my 968....

http://www.dx.com/p/12v-24v-to-5v-2-1a- ... TZ4nM9wZOt

This takes 12v and gives 5v. Several different styles are available.

http://www.dx.com/p/12v-24v-to-5v-2-1a- ... TZ43M9wZOt

http://www.dx.com/p/12v-24v-to-5v-2-1a- ... TZ4989wZOt

'Ford' would be my choice.

Those with spoiled series two centre consoles might consider affixing these where the screw holes are, possibly on a mounting plaque. Youll get 2x or 4x USB 5v in a reasonably useful location and cover the damage where the handset was mounted.


Simon

Re-reading this I see that Id missed the part about 'kits' Sorry James, was looking to help and not to piss on your bonfire.


Simon

Not at all sir! Wasn't really about making a profit, just offering kits at roughly what it costs to make them if people like the idea.

I am on the look out for centre console blanks though as my first attempt was a bit rough and id like a second go at it. If anyone has a blank or even broken switches will do nicely. Please get in touch with me.