Mugs22

This is an awesome idea! I'm finding myself using more and more usb chargers so this would be such a simple solution. Now I just have to figure out what all I want to put on there. Thanks for the instructions!

mr7confused

I wonder if I can find a surface mount usb manifold...
That is, like three or four USB ports to be installed for charging phones, cameras, tablets, etc.

joepowe8

How about wiring the USB to the aux on a factory radio? So I could play my iPhone through the radio. Everything I've read says I have to buy a $100 part....

mr7confused

if the aux on the radio IS a data port. Otherwise the 3.5mm jack is just sound waves, that only requires a left and right channel. USB is actually putting the files into the headunit or whatever is playing, which requires more complex wiring. Some mobile devices do stream the music through the USB, but I believe that requires something to tell the music player, to do that.

Mugs22

You would have to find the plug that goes into the AUX port (for cd changer/rear ent./etc.) like the adapters out there come with and wire it up to a USB port. If you were gonna try that, I'd try to find the part in a parts yard and cut it off cuz I doubt it'd be easy to find that specific plug on its own.
You'd probably be better off trying to wire up the plug to a 3.5mm jack like ^^^ said.

TXFRDOwner

Check these USB Hubs out, They're not for cars but with a dremmel tool, some epoxy and a 12v-to-5v Step-down converter you could work something out.


http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?adpos...219924&_sop=15

Step-Down Converter Here

60thAnniversary

My custom gps mount all idid was take apart a garmin gps mount from bestbuy I attached it to the dash tray from the bottom with 4 small screws think it looks pretty good and happy with it. Waiting on the hardwire kit from garmin also doing the USBAttachment 245888[ATTACH]245892

FordSilly

I also am one who cannot stand wires everywhere!


I did my 2010 chev express van like this

Now I can just pull the cords out when I need them and tuck them back when I don't.

I have two phones, am iPad, and IPad keyboard, GPS, Bluetooth headset, and a radar.

Love it!

Ward9320

looks sweet guys!

jb526

I found the USB charging port on ebay for $13.15 with free shipping. Just FYI, I ordered mine