Helmet electronics and external power supply UPDATED!

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Well maybe see if you can find the RAVPower's spec sheet to find out what the minimum Mah is. If there isn't one, you won't need to worry about only 2 usb ports and not need the thumb drive. Speaking of which, which thumb drive do we buy? I see you had to go through 1/2 a dozen to get the right one. 

 

Good point, your best bet is to contact the mfg technical support and ask them directly. Most do, as a safeguard.

 

Thumb drive, wish I had an answer for you. I know the older ones were not very efficient. What I need to do is sit down and find a realistic solution. It's not rocket science, finding the right components at a reasonable price is crucial. Until recently I was the only one on here interested this sort of stuff. Time to do some digging.

[Airborne Trooper[501st]]

I was lucky enough to find the same Anker as you for only a few bucks more than the sale yesterday. Let me know if you find the thumb drive/current solution. Is there something I need to do since I will no longer need the amp for the hovi speakers? 

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Is there something I need to do since I will no longer need the amp for the hovi speakers?

 

I'm not sure I follow, what are you using?

[Airborne Trooper[501st]]

I'm using your rechargable Amp version 2 that you sell with the Hovi mic speaker tips. 

[ukswrath[Staff]]

So besides the fans what are you looking to power?

[Airborne Trooper[501st]]

I'm basically copying your exact setup except I have an ICOMM. I own your SHA kit and Hovi Kit that I bought like a month ago so need to convert those to run off the anker. Since the Hovi kit comes with the rechargeable amp/powersupply I just need to know if there's anything special I need to do or just rip it out and proceed with your schematics. 

[ukswrath[Staff]]

The amp power supply battery is 7.4v. Good news I just found a voltage regulator. Once it arrives I'll test it and post the results here. Now to find something to replace the dreaded usb drive 

[ukswrath[Staff]]

I just had my Anker charger purchase refunded. Apparently he sold out ah hahahaha

[Airborne Trooper[501st]]

EDIT: Wrong Anker battery... disregard post

Edited March 24, 2016 by Airborne Trooper

[cjdesign[TK]]

I may have to buy the RAVPower just to see how it functions. Regardless, as tech changes, components getting smaller and more powerful it's a bright future for us, though it would be nice to predict what's coming down the pipe so a universal harness can be made that's interchangeable. 

My new Anker powercore 10000 & 20000 stay on regardless of the power draw. Maybe the minimum power draw issue has been resolved in newer products. I agree!! the options will only get better and smaller. Let me know if the RAV works for you.

Edited March 22, 2016 by cjdesign

[cjdesign[TK]]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Anker-2nd-Gen-Astro-Pro-15000mAh-3-Port-Portable-Charger-External-Battery-/161877680760?hash=item25b0a96278:g:v4gAAOSw~bFWOFA7

 

cheaper than I paid this morning, dang it!

Breathe easy... This is different. 15000. only two usb ports

[Airborne Trooper[501st]]

Whoops, my bad. Luckily I got the correct one early this morning. 

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Wow the Rav is almost a full 1" longer (7.5") and 1/2" wider then the Anker......... THAT SUX!!!! 

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Ran across a new battery type. Being I got shafted with the Anker purchase I'm gonna try this.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Antigravity-Batteries-AG-XP-5-USB-Port/dp/B00MYA6OCW/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1458680161&sr=8-8&keywords=Antigravity+Batteries

[cjdesign[TK]]

Ran across a new battery type. Being I got shafted with the Anker purchase I'm gonna try this.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Antigravity-Batteries-AG-XP-5-USB-Port/dp/B00MYA6OCW/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1458680161&sr=8-8&keywords=Antigravity+Batteries

3.3 lbs wow!

[ukswrath[Staff]]

And look at the size, 5"×3", that's one compact battery

 

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[cjdesign[TK]]

And battery jumper cables to boot. that is one serious power cell.

[ukswrath[Staff]]

And battery jumper cables to boot. that is one serious power cell.

 

Right!? Power all my electronics and jump start my bike if the need arises haha 

[djrue[TK]]

I just had my Anker charger purchase refunded. Apparently he sold out ah hahahaha

same here.. lame

[djrue[TK]]

Ran across a new battery type. Being I got shafted with the Anker purchase I'm gonna try this.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Antigravity-Batteries-AG-XP-5-USB-Port/dp/B00MYA6OCW/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1458680161&sr=8-8&keywords=Antigravity+Batteries

Let us know how that one works. Think I may jump on that used one on ebay. 

[Airborne Trooper[501st]]

I don't like the reviews on that one but I'm interested to see how it turns out. Looking forward to the USB drive fix for the original Anker too. 

[ukswrath[Staff]]

I don't like the reviews on that one but I'm interested to see how it turns out. Looking forward to the USB drive fix for the original Anker too. 

 

I didn't like the reviews either, good news is I won't be using it for anything the reviews are complaining about. Fingers crossed gentlemen.

[MrOrange]

[cjdesign[TK]]

I was able to purchase a new device on ebay for 88.00. It arrived without a power cord. Obviously not new.

Get this...They guy refunded my money and said I didn't have to return the anker? What? Really? Wow!

So I have a free 1lb paper weight without a power cord. Any pics would help me hunt one down. Thanks in advance Tony.

Edited March 27, 2016 by cjdesign

[ukswrath[Staff]]

I was able to purchase a new device on ebay for 88.00. It arrived without a power cord. Obviously not new.

Get this...They guy refunded my money and said I didn't have to return the anker? What? Really? Wow!

So I have a free 1lb paper weight without a power cord. Any pics would help me hunt one down. Thanks in advance Tony.

 

Well you're in luck my friend, send me a PM