Hi guys, I recently discovered on the following thread that its possible to connect an AC-DC converter to a DC source and its fine (read from 4th post down):
https://www.endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=50458
So I instantly went to my box of old computer bits and found a couple of converters that I think may be suitable, and planned to use this one:
The label says it puts out 12v and 5v. So am I right in thinking that I could use this to power 12v AND USB devices directly from my 56v battery?
It had a 6 pin connector, and the diagram in the above photos says that 2 pins are for GND, 2 are for +5v, and 2 are for +12v.
I cut off the connector to reveal 3 cables, red, yellow and white. I have tried testing each with my voltmeter but the readout only flickers briefly and then goes back to 0, I assume thats because the converter automatically gives out the right power to whatever its connected to? Is that right? (Sorry I'm still quite new to all this).
So I'm thinking I need to have 2 interchangeable plugs to go on the end of the cable- a female USB and a female 12v plug, or is it possible to somehow have both connectors on the end of the cable? Could someone tell me how I would go about connecting it up? Sorry I'm quite new to all this so please dont worry about sounding too patronising. Laymans terms would be great.
https://www.endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=50458
So I instantly went to my box of old computer bits and found a couple of converters that I think may be suitable, and planned to use this one:
The label says it puts out 12v and 5v. So am I right in thinking that I could use this to power 12v AND USB devices directly from my 56v battery?
It had a 6 pin connector, and the diagram in the above photos says that 2 pins are for GND, 2 are for +5v, and 2 are for +12v.
I cut off the connector to reveal 3 cables, red, yellow and white. I have tried testing each with my voltmeter but the readout only flickers briefly and then goes back to 0, I assume thats because the converter automatically gives out the right power to whatever its connected to? Is that right? (Sorry I'm still quite new to all this).
So I'm thinking I need to have 2 interchangeable plugs to go on the end of the cable- a female USB and a female 12v plug, or is it possible to somehow have both connectors on the end of the cable? Could someone tell me how I would go about connecting it up? Sorry I'm quite new to all this so please dont worry about sounding too patronising. Laymans terms would be great.