Cigar to USB Conversion

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LONG_KEELER

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I have two devices with a cigar male fitting .

I know that I can purchase various fittings but I would like to reduce the bulk
and go totally USB.

I only need two wires of the power/data cable and could use an existing USB cable and join as required. The wires are very thin and I am not sure how to make a strong non bulky join. I am a great fan of those red 3M fittings where you snap a non stripped cable but would still might be bulky.

Just wondering if anyone has soldered the ends of a power cable directly to a
USB plug .

Thanks in advance
 
MikeCC said:
Why not just use one of the low profile plug-in adapters? Usually available for £2-3.
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I used on of those but it was a bit hit an miss making an electrical connection with the cigar socket.

I think I have mis-understood . the OP is wanting to cut off a 12volt plug and fit a USB plug. But as said that will be no good as the USB voltage is 5V.
 
MartynG said:
I used on of those but it was a bit hit an miss making an electrical connection with the cigar socket.

I think I have mis-understood . the OP is wanting to cut off a 12volt plug and fit a USB plug. But as said that will be no good as the USB voltage is 5V.
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I assumed that he wanted to do as you say and then plug it into an adapter, as above.
 
MartynG said:
I think I have mis-understood . the OP is wanting to cut off a 12volt plug and fit a USB plug. But as said that will be no good as the USB voltage is 5V.
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Yes. Exactly.

Thanks chaps for the heads up on the USB 5v.

Shows how useful this forum is. I could have gone wading in and blown something.

Know what to do now.
 
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