Power to iPhone. Help!

Bamber · Jul 11, 2011

Hi there!

I've mounted my iPhone on the dash using a Biologic case and am using the Co-pilot app as my satnav. The only thing i have yet to do is get power to it.
Can anyone out there recommend the best/easiest way to do it?

Cheers!

Tomcat · Jul 11, 2011

If you want to use the standard Apple cable you will need to fit a 5 volt USB power supply socket to the bike. Take a look here

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=228414

for something that is suitable.

Bamber · Jul 11, 2011

Nice one!

I just needed a name for it. Found a place in the UK that does them

http://www.powerlinkproducts.co.uk/usbachargingsocket.html

adventuredon · May 10, 2013

Great, but please tell me, if it is wired direct to battery, is there any power draw when no accessory is plugged in? i.e. if leave bike for a long time with this connected and no accessory in it, can t drain your battery?

AberdeenAngus · May 10, 2013

The quiescent current (current with nowt connected) for such devices is usually low enough to be ignored (if it's a quality product).

However, as its for low current application why not take it off a Canbus controlled circuit such as the aux power socket. That way it'll shut down when the ignition goes off.

adventuredon · May 10, 2013

Got ya, I have a fuseblock connected that way. But was hoping to have use this as a live power feed as sometimes you want to use power without bike on - and canbus powers down so fast it doesn't help. So looking for the option, without the worry...if that makes sense? Primarily looking to power an old i pod, so options are usb/power lead to ipod dock connector, ipod dock connector to the usb lead (more options this way but more wires!) I already have 1 usb mount for phone on dash, looking at options for ipod/other now)

finn · May 10, 2013

Bamber said:
Hi there!

I've mounted my iPhone on the dash using a Biologic case and am using the Co-pilot app as my satnav. The only thing i have yet to do is get power to it.
Can anyone out there recommend the best/easiest way to do it?

Cheers!

Ultimate addons waterproof case and power and fuse converter to battery been on bike for 2 years

adventuredon · May 10, 2013

dont have an i phone...ipod

finn · May 10, 2013

adventuredon said:
dont have an i phone...ipod

A touch is virtually the same size just thinner also they have on off buttons for power

Jumpjim · May 18, 2013

I put a Burnsmoto weatherproof USB socket on my bike hardwired onto the battery and its been faultless so far.

Also very handy for charging your phone up when you get to the campsite.

I cable tied it onto the headstock and its been VERY secure and not moved at all after a recommendation from someone on here who went round Morocco with it like that.

popeyethesailor · May 18, 2013

Tomcat said:
If you want to use the standard Apple cable you will need to fit a 5 volt USB power supply socket to the bike. Take a look here

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=228414

for something that is suitable.

That's the same power supply I have on the bike for the iPhone has worked a treat for a few years

popeyethesailor · May 18, 2013

popeyethesailor said:
That's the same power supply I have on the bike for the iPhone has worked a treat for a few years

But for charging the iPhone while camping I have a waterproof 12 v socket connected straight to the battery (via a fuse) mounted just under the seat area and use a long lead ,
The socket is also handy for charging the battery and using a mini compressor

Myke Rocks · May 19, 2013

Are you sure it will work?

Bamber said:
Hi there!

I've mounted my iPhone on the dash using a Biologic case and am using the Co-pilot app as my satnav. The only thing i have yet to do is get power to it.
Can anyone out there recommend the best/easiest way to do it?

Cheers!

Yes, it will work, but for how long in satnav mode whilst in the case?
TomTom app, after around 30 mins you could fry eggs on the phone, and, if there is no airflow round it, it cuts out on overheat.
Myke

FAT MATT · May 19, 2013

Overheating

I have an ultimate addons case and use Navfree app. Its very good (I'd say as good as Garmin or Tom Tom but free).

Although it gets hot I've never had it cut out. Inevitably the battery is drained or I get to my destination before it gets that hot.

I'm woundering how to power mine the same. I have a 12v super seal hard wired and fused to the battery or there's the spare canbus by the headstock. I'd like to keep the hard wire for heated kit as it'll accept the draw so am probably going to go for the can bus to a waterproof socket.

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