Yes I have got the polarity right. Centre pin +ve.Should be easy to figure out the polarity.. check the mains charger plug, then check your one. If the polarity on both is the same I reckon you should be good to go
Apart from that, I am passing no comment on whether or not a lead you have made is fit for purpose as I don't want you to sue me later
The manual says buy a charging lead ca £40 (plus exorbitant p&p charges). What I have made up cost less than a fiver.
Yes, but even after that it's possible to make a mistake. Granted, only a 50% chance
But if you compare the polarity of the two leads, combined with an ability to read a test meter, that 50% chance should hopefully be eradicated
Bloody fiddly job soldering wires capable of carrying 4A inside the plug but she'll be right!
Despite having a big box full of assorted leads I could not find anything to fit so I used one of these:
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Thanks for that helpful information.This is fine as long as you charge indoors. The original has a weather proof type of connector. You can also buy one from Sunware, cut off the solar panel connector and add the cigarette lighter type.
As to the voltages. The port is bi directional as you can plug in that USB dongle, that is why you see the 5V and not the 29 from the pack
