Subject: Re: I cannot leave it alone by -=Jeff=- on 2014/8/21 19:38:23
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bogus wrote: my first thought...
I would consider removing the battery internal to the tablet and running the unit directly off the cars power. It more then likely will require a stepping transformer to bring the volts down, and perhaps even a current choke... just to keep the power clean. It uses what? 5v at 1 or 2 amps? You could easily disassemble a cigarette lighter charger for it, but reverse engineer with some quality components. We all know how long those pieces of shit last...
But the upside is less heat inside the unit and no worries of a LiPo going BOOM inside the dash - which, if I am not mistaken, would suck.
Yes boom in this sense would suck. I thought of doing that, lots of options, but I know the Android devices complain with no battery data.. (when they expect it)
I posted my previous reply before seeing your 2nd one
I have some ideas and I have another Stick coming that might be more reliable but I still think the power down on key off will be something to explore
