DIY: Installation of USB Power Socket in the Car

[illusive255]

Though there is always an option of 12 volt adapters for vehicles to be used in cigarette lighter for charging mobiles n tabs but just for a better look I decided to create a USB power socket for my car.

Step 1: Disassemble USB 12V car charger for mobile.
I disassembled a 12V USB car charger with 1amp and 2.1amp usb ports and removed the circuit board from the plastic casing.

Step 2: Preparing the cover
Then I cut a piece of plastic equal to the size of the port where this socket has to be installed in the car. Cut a square box in the cover according to the size of USB port and a hole for led light. I applied carbon fibre vinyl sheet for refined look.

Step 3: Installation of circuit behind the cover
Then I fixed the circuit board behind the cover using metal mender after which it gave this look.

Step 4: Wiring
Then I soldered the wires to the circuit board. These wires are to be connected to cigarette lighter for power. I also installed metal clips on the back of cover to fix it in the car.

Step 5: Final look before installation

Step 6: Installation
After that I fixed USB power socket into the console and here is the final out come.

[margallar]

that is super cool..great job

[dogarz]

Great work and idea. Will replicate in my Pajero, but two for front and back. Hope I don't violate your patent:)

[OwaisYunus1]

That is very nicely done! (Y) Should be very convenient now.

[KLINCH]

WAOOW... GREAT JOB..
wanna ask few things .
1. it connects to power all the time (when ignition on) does the circuit of usb charger available in the market is strong enough to bear the heat.
2. did u connect a fuse to the device.

thanks

[illusive255]

that is super cool..great job

Thnx

Great work and idea. Will replicate in my Pajero, but two for front and back. Hope I don't violate your patent:)

Thnx sir u should definitely try this as this post is for rafah-e-aama

That is very nicely done! (Y) Should be very convenient now.

Thnx yes very convenient n looks good

WAOOW... GREAT JOB..
wanna ask few things .
1. it connects to power all the time (when ignition on) does the circuit of usb charger available in the market is strong enough to bear the heat.
2. did u connect a fuse to the device.

thanks

Thnx. regarding your querries although i have used a very good quality charger but still cant keep it on all the time as it heats up so on/off switch needed which i have added but need to be fixed at some proper place which is not visible in the post and yes a fuse is also added.

[usmani4all]

Well done bro , i ll try to do this in my Cultus on weekend keep up the good work. Thanks

[imran.fcc]

Nice work, Will replicate it

[bango]

Nice work, Will replicate it

That's a year old thread. Ready made solutions are available now.

[saadeez101]

I jsut installed this, but yours is Sooper Cool!

[imran.fcc]

You are right bro. But DIY is real fun.

That's a year old thread. Ready made solutions are available now.

[illusive255]

That's a year old thread. Ready made solutions are available now.

Yes ready made solutions are available but DIY has its own charm.

I jsut installed this, but yours is Sooper Cool!

Thanx. I also have installed this one in my alto

You are right bro. But DIY is real fun.

Absolutely