Multiple device USB charger

xrapidx

xrapidx

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Is anyone using a multiple USB charger?

I'm looking for something with 5+ USB charging ports for various electronics, cellphone, tablet, MP3 player,headphones, Suunto watch, etc.

I see there are various available, so looking for recommmendations.
 
There's one on a black friday special from avsupply I believe

I'm using 3x from esquire,the Promate Powerbase (6port units)
Charges everything you listed+
 
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Hmm, have you thought about making one for yourself? You can do it with an 18650 cell and a bunch of boost to usb converters. It's a pretty simple project if you have the time
 
agentrfr said:
Hmm, have you thought about making one for yourself? You can do it with an 18650 cell and a bunch of boost to usb converters. It's a pretty simple project if you have the time
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My ideal scenario would be to do something built into the desk like this, but I have so many little DIY projects that I'll probably never get too, so might as well just order.
 
xrapidx said:
Just saw that - not sure if it'll work, but lets try.
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Can you give me more info? What are your two source devices, and where are you trying to connect them?

Thanks
 
AVSupply said:
Can you give me more info? What are your two source devices, and where are you trying to connect them?

Thanks
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Ordered... its R79, so not going to break the bank.

Basically, I have an old Creative 2.1 system in the bar - its currently connected to a Raspberry Pi (and receives audio via that for Music). All good and well for me, however my wife (and her friends), don't appreciate my choice of music, so they usually cause havoc to my wiring by pulling everything out from the wiring panel, and connecting the 3.5mm speaker input to their cellphones.

My plan is.
Female to speakers
Male to Raspberry Pi
Male to Bluetooth receiver

Problem solved.
 
xrapidx said:
Ordered... its R79, so not going to break the bank.

Basically, I have an old Creative 2.1 system in the bar - its currently connected to a Raspberry Pi (and receives audio via that for Music). All good and well for me, however my wife (and her friends), don't appreciate my choice of music, so they usually cause havoc to my wiring by pulling everything out from the wiring panel, and connecting the 3.5mm speaker input to their cellphones.

My plan is.
Female to speakers
Male to Raspberry Pi
Male to Bluetooth receiver

Problem solved.
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I don't think it's going to work. The pink connector is on a different pole

Are you happy to manually switch between inputs? If you are, I'll swap that cable for the following items

3x1 RCA Switch
https://avsupply.co.za/product_info.php/switches-splitters-port-switcher-rca-cable-p-554

From output of 3x1 Switch to Speaker
https://avsupply.co.za/product_info.php/rca-cables-35mm-female-audio-rca-male-aux-cable-p-455

2x 3.5mm to RCA cables for Pi and Bluetooth receiver
https://avsupply.co.za/product_info.php/35mm-cables-15m-35mm-stereo-rca-p-571
 
Thought as much :p

No issue manually switching them - let me know the difference and I can EFT it.

No major rush on the order either, I'm away till next week.

The 1 x1M 4 Pole 3.5mm Stereo Audio Male to Male Cable item is for separate system and needs to stay

The only item I ordered for the above "solution" was the 1 xSmartphone Headset to PC Adapter
 
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xrapidx said:
Thought as much :p

No issue manually switching them - let me know the difference and I can EFT it.

No major rush on the order either, I'm away till next week.

The 1 x1M 4 Pole 3.5mm Stereo Audio Male to Male Cable item is for separate system and needs to stay

The only item I ordered for the above "solution" was the 1 xSmartphone Headset to PC Adapter
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No extra charge! Happy Black Friday, I mean Thursday :)
 
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