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> I would be indebted to you if you reminded us what you did and how you did it. I love creating DIY gizmos, and recall your setup being a very manageable blueprint.

I suppose we can arrange that.

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TL;DR - 101 Ah Battery, DIY Distrubution Box w/ Banana Plugs, Mount/CCD/Arduino power cord converted to banana plug, 12V Laptop Power supply and 110V DSLR power supply hacked up, a few bits and pieces, couple of solar panels thrown in for fun.

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The long version

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• Start with the battery. Mine is an EverStart 101Ah from WalMart.
  
  
  
  What's important is that this be a DeepCycle or Marine battery, designed to deliver low current for extended periods of time (vs LOTS of current QUICKLY, like when starting a car) and be drained to low amounts of remaining capacity and recharged many times.
  
  You completely do not care about "CCA" - Cold Cranking Amps. If your rig ever draws more than 10-ish Amps or so at one time, you have much bigger problems than whether your battery can deliver it. :)
  
  What you're after is capacity, in AmpHours. I'll talk below about how to calculate your needs, if you're really wanting to be picky...but suffice to say, 50-100 Ah should be plenty for any normal AP use, especially if you'll be charging after every evening.
  
  
• Now we need a way to distribute all that power. I built this one myself. Start with a suitable project box, grab a fuse holder (I use a 10A fuse btw), maybe a terminal block for easy connections to the input power, and some banana jacks and wire it all up with some 14 or 16 gauge speaker wire, and you're set.
  
  Mine has banana plugs on the input side, so I can plug it into my 12V power supply when I'm at home. When i'm in the field, I have some battery clips that you can plug banana plugs into like these, but you can also rig up your own if you wish with some simple 3/16" brass tubing and some solder. :)
  
  
• Then we've got a bunch of cables. Nothing really surprising there...it's just the various power cables for the mount, the CCD, and so on, with all their various connectors (usually cigarette lighter plugs) removed, and replaced with banana plugs.
  
  
• Next is laptop power. This is the result of hacking apart a 12V laptop power supply (That company makes more, for several different breeds of laptop) and stuffing the guts into a small project box. Isolated the input power inside the guts, and connected it to some banana plugs.
  
  BE VERY CAREFUL HERE The company that makes these uses black for negative, and red for positive. Great way to get confused and short your power supply, etc.
  
  
• Finally, the DSLR Power for when i'm shooting planetary/lunar. This one takes the most "hacking". You start with an AC power adapter for your DSLR. All you really need is the camera end...the plug, and the little adapter bit shaped like a battery. In fact, sometimes you can buy them seperately, though they're often as much or more than the whole power unit.
  
  Next, read the power supply to see what its output is (or use a multimeter to find out). It is a pretty safe bet it'll be 7.4V, since that's the output of a 2-cell lithium pack, which is what most of them are these days, but check and be sure.
  
  The, grab yourself a little step down module (You can find those in packs of 10 or more for less per piece if you think you need extras for other projects), These guys are slick....just hook up your power supply and a voltmeter, twist the little gold screw to adjust output power, and when it gets to 7.4V (or whatever your DSLR needs) you're all set.
  
  Clip off the output cable and plug from the DSLR power adapter, solder that onto the output side of the step down module, hook up some banana plugs to the input side...done. 12V DSLR power for the night.
  
  
• Finally, because it seemed fun, I grabbed some good monocrystaline solar panels and a charge controller, and rigged up a little wood frame I can set up
  next to the RV. No picture, I'm too lazy to drag them out of the RV storage. heh I do want to be clear, though...having some solar recharging capacity is not necessary at all unless you're just crushing this rig for power (see below), but it IS pretty cool and gadgety if you're into such things. :)
  
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• Ok, smartass, how much power do I actually need?
  
  Easy...you need the number of amps your rig pulls, times the number of hours you'll be using it, times the number of times you want to use it between charges, times 1.5
  
  The two biggest consumers in a typical AP rig will be the laptop and the cooler on a CCD if you have one. DSLRs, focusers, tracking mounts, etc...None of these things use much power at all, and they use VERY little on a constant basis.
  
  Best way to know for sure is simply to use a multimeter to measure the current each one is using under its highest load. In other words, measure the mount while it's slewing, the CCD while it's cooling, the laptop while it's screen is on and drives aren't sleeping and battery is charging, etc.
  
  Add all those up, that's your current needs....you need to be able to provide that many amps at any given time. (That number almost CERTAINLY ought to be under 10A, hence the suggestion of a 10A fuse above).
  
  Now...multiply that number by the number of hours you'll be running the rig. Say you pull 5A, and will be imaging for 6 hours. That's 30AH of capacity you'll use (if everything's running at max).
  
  Now..maybe you want to be able to go camping for a weekend, and not recharge...so you want to shoot for 2 nights. Ok. 30Ah 2 = 60Ah.
  
  And finally, give yourself a nice cushion, so you don't drain the battery completely (a deep cycle CAN handle it..but they still don't "like" it). Let's say 1.5 times the need, so 60 1.5, 90Ah.
  
  You can quite comfortably figure on a 90Ah battery getting you two full nights of use, with no worries. :)
  
  For what it's worth :
  
  I run a cooled CCD, a Losmandy G11 mount, a Toshiba laptop, an Arduino-based focuser, AND support my son and I recharging our RC batteries (various 1.8Ah - 4 Ah capacity 2-6 cell packs) all off the same 101Ah battery. We can pull a complete weekend (leave on Friday afternoon, image Fri/Sat nights, fly Sat/Sun day) RC/Imaging camping trip and come home with about 20-30% capacity left in the battery. With the solar rig added on, we could go 4-5 days or more, depending on sunlight. I did my recent 3 night imaging trip with the same battery, and wasn't even down to half-empty when i got home.
  
  

A question before I start; will you be using an editor to sync things up in post or would you rather take things together(audio and video) and have them all sorted out at one time?

Here's a list of things that I think would be beneficial, but not an encompassing list. If you're trying to go for a cheap list that could still get the job done, I find that these items have decent reviews on Amazon and websites and they do offer a good starting point for a budget.

1. The Camera: Canon EOS M2 ($250)
   
   I feel like the Canon EOS M2 would be a strong contender. It is actually a mirrorless camera that has the same sensor as that of the more expensive T3i. Due to it's lack of popularity with photographers due to the slower autofocus, it has seen multiple price reductions. Although it contains autofocusing issues in the photography modes, it's video modes are what really helps this camera out. You have a good starting lens with an 18-55mm lens, which may be wide enough for that room at 18, but it could even be close enough for a closer image. You can even be more technical and add in other features. Also this camera has a direct mic-in line for use of an external mic, like the shotgun mic below.
   
   
2. The Audio: Zoom H1 Portable Audio Recorder $99 OR TAKSTAR SGC-598 $29.99
   
   Audio is key here. You want to be able to hear the pastor as he gives sermons, so you have two general models. You can place the portable recorder closer to him, giving you crisp audio at a very minimal distance, or you can attach a shotgun microphone to the camera and pick it up from a distance further away. The only thing is, would you rather have the camera do it all for you or would you rather have to sync up the audio in editing? The Zoom mic is nice because you can purchase one of these ($21.38) and mic the pastor up before service to give a very crisp lapel audio.
   
   
3. The SD Cards: Sandisk 64GB 80mb/s ($22.49)
   
   This should be a given.
   
   
4. Power and Adapters: AC Adapter ($15.50) OR 2-Pack Spare Batteries($28.99)
   
   You can choose to have it either plugged in the whole time during recording, or you can have it run off of batteries. Your personal preference.
   
   
5. Tripod: AmazonBasics 60" tripod ($23.49)
   
   You requested a tripod for the ease of use.
   
   Given that you live in the US, after taxes, you're essentially looking at a $500 setup for all of that equipment. That may not be the best equipment for people or even be suggested by anyone else here, but that is just my $0.02.
   
   
   Source: Use the EOS M1 and most of the gear listed.

I submitted the following comment when I made this post yesterday. Unfortunately it got blocked because I accidentally included a couple referral links which I just copy/pasted off the piratebox website. Thanks to the mods for promptly getting back to me about why it kept getting deleted.

SD card and shipping & handling not included.

pi zero - $5.00

pins - $8.95

[wifi adapter](https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WN722N-Wireless-Adapter-External/dp/B002SZEOLG?ie=UTF8&ref_=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top) - $13.33

right angle USB ports - $5.64

USB battery - $3.99

micro-mini usb cable - $2.89

Total: $39.80

*I used an Alfa AWUSO36NH but the TP-LINK TL-WN722N should work. More information on compatible network adapters here.

The optional Illuminated LED shutdown switch makes this device easier to use but costs an additional $16.99

About

PirateBox software runs on inexpensive hardware to connect users over an offline wifi network. Join it and your browser redirects to a simple interface where you can share files, chat, and stream video.

Pifm is a small program you can install in a Raspberry Pi PirateBox, aka “pi(rate)box.” It can broadcast on FM radio to inform potential users about the PirateBox wifi network, play uploaded music, and with a USB microphone Pifm lets you talk live to your audience.

Improvements

The first version of this project was well received so I'm back to share design and documentation improvements. Pi(rate)FM Zero is now fully self contained. It turns on and off with a button press and can automatically broadcast information about the wifi network over empty FM stations at user defined intervals.

Controversy

Back in March I was told the FCC would raid me, disassemble my pi, fine me up to $50,000 and label me a terrorist. I'm happy to report none of that happened :) The FM signal may be messy but it's also short range. The Pifm developers claim it can broadcast up to 100 meters. In my experience (with a 20cm antenna) it goes no further than 40 meters.

To my understanding this device is legal in the US under 47 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) Section 15.239 and the [July 24, 1991 Public Notice (still in effect)](https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-297510A1.pdf]. From the FCC's website:

>Unlicensed operation on the AM and FM radio broadcast bands is permitted for some extremely low powered devices covered under Part 15 of the FCC's rules. On FM frequencies, these devices are limited to an effective service range of approximately 200 feet (61 meters).

Thanks to everyone who shared concerns over Pifm's legality. I took /u/QuirkyQuarQ's advice and experimented with a 100 MHz low-pass filter. Unfortunately, the FM signal leaks through the network adapter. I'll continue to look into it. Pifm may cause interference but there shouldn't be any trouble if you keep it away from airports and don't attach massive antennas to it.

Why not use a car/smartphone FM trasmitter?

You totally could. It might even be better in some situations if you don't mind a slightly larger, more expensive device with an extra battery to charge. Keep in mind you'd lose the ability to live broadcast with a microphone or play audio directly from the PirateBox.

Going forward

In my next version I'd like to improve the PirateBox interface and make a way for users to rate playlists while having Pifm automatically play the highest ranked tracks. Users could upload music and vote on which tracks gets played. It'd be your own personal short range interactive digital-analog radio station hosted on a private intranet.

Bonus**

Here's a .img file for your convenience. Just install it to an SD card (at least 4 gb) and run it in a Pi Zero to get started. Note: auto broadcast on FM isn't enabled by default so you'll need to add a cronjob as detailed in the guide if you want to activate this feature.

I was testing a 12W charger with my iPhone 7 just before my iPhone X arrived and I documented the charge over time. Based on their graph, the 12W is about twice as fast as the stock 5W charger (as I guess you might expect).

I haven't finished testing the cheaper wireless chargers yet, but from the ones I have tested I've found that the cable and the charging brick can make a huge difference... more so than the charging pad/cradle itself.

Cheaper cables and charging bricks may result in half the amp throughput as a more reputable charging brick and a good cable. So far... Apple, Anker, SyncWire and NestCam usb power supplies have been the best.

If you want a wireless charger right now and you don't want to spend $60, I'd recommend this one:

http://amzn.com/B01N1WRNOB

The cable it comes with is good but power supply isn't great... if you've got a 2.4A power supply from Apple or Anker, use that instead and you'll get about 25% faster charging. If you want to buy one, get this one:

http://amzn.com/B071YMZ4LD

But at that point you may as well spend the extra $20 for 7.5W, unless you prefer the stand style charger (I do, mostly because it's easier to get it right on the coil).

I'll do a full review once I've got more mileage on them.

We wanted to make a sturdy box, but actually stumbled across our PS4 box in a closet. For cardboard it's very sturdy. We took the top lid, and have it propped up, with supports holding it about 3 inches from the bottom of the box. We put the USB cables and USB hub chargers under the top part of the cardboard, then thread the cables around the outside of the top. We put velcro on the phones and the box to hold them in place. We put a two outlet small extension cord in the box to plug the USB chargers into, and have a single cord running out to charge all 12 phones. We reinforced the sides with duct tape, and velcro-ed one side of the top down to the box so it opens up like a lid. I saw some pictures of boxes with hidden bottoms, and also some charging stations like the Anker one that fits with 5 port hub, and it gave me the idea to make a large one that would hold all our phones without messing cables everywhere. It works quite nicely.

Here is the Anker one:
http://www.amazon.com/Anker-5-Device-Charging-Technology-Smartphones/dp/B00OHE293Q/ref=sr_1_3?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1425712087&sr=1-3&keywords=charging+station

And I'm saving up to buy this one to place on my TV stand for Perk Live, since it puts the microphone at such a nice angle.
http://www.amazon.com/iDsonix%C2%AEMulti-Device-Charging-Station-iPhones-Smartphones/dp/B00FDLHY8M/ref=sr_1_5?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1425712087&sr=1-5&keywords=charging+station

I don't have one, but it looks like at least the Best Buy in Inver Grove Heights might. Though it says there are 3 in stock, so you might want to order online and choose in-store pick up.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/microsoft-wall-charger-for-microsoft-surface-pro-3-and-4-and-microsoft-surface-book-black/4610900.p?id=1219776964093&skuId=4610900

If you price match them to Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Surface-Power-Supply-65W/dp/B01698T1TC (or at least try to) you can save a few bucks.

I only have a Surface RT, which has a totally different charger. Sorry, man, wish I could help.

If it's only you using the 10,000, it could be OK.

I carry a 20,000 mAh battery pack for myself alone, and on the AT there were a few instances where I came close to running out of juice.

And that's the AT. Where you're never more then a few miles from a road or civilization. And I'm a tech savvy kind of guy who doesn't waste power willy nilly.

It all depends on your usage, but if it was me, I'd up the capacity a bit - especially if your electronics are the primary means of navigation and they don't have replaceable batteries.

The whole "have and not need vs need and not have argument"

Regarding "quick charging", unless your device specifically supports it and you have the proper cables and chargers, the best you're going to do is pump as much juice into the device in as short amount of time as possible.

Your typical phone charger (think little white/black square with one USB port) is one amp, while a larger device charger is typically around two amps. In this situation more amps equals faster charging.

They do make slightly larger chargers that provide multiple two amp ports on them, I recently switched to this one. Can charge the two biggest batteries I have at once (typically the phone and battery pack), and not worry about having to chose one or the other.

On the AT I used a single two amp charger for my battery pack and devices, and came up short a few times (ran out of time charging and didn't get enough juice). What saved me was I had a large enough battery pack that I could make it work with what capacity I had left based on the number of expected days to my next stop.

Also, if you're going to Nero at all, it usually means leaving your devices to charge while you go run errands. If you can only charge one thing, you'll very likely run into the time crunch I mentioned above - being able to charge two devices at once helps solve that problem.

Also, some battery packs provide what's called "pass through" charging, which allows you to effectively daisy chain your devices and charge them all - plugging your battery pack into the wall charger, and your devices into the battery pack while it's charging.

If I was you, I'd do some napkin math on how many recharges you expect to get/need based on your devices and go from there. It's not 100% foolproof, so you can calculate a small percentage of energy transfer loss for weather and heat loss while charging, but basically take the mAh of each device you're bringing, multiply that by how many chargers you think you'll need during a given stretch of time, and add it all up. If that number is bigger then, or close to your battery pack's capacity, you're cutting it too close.

Remember: Always be cautious when using payment methods other than PayPal Goods and Services.



Title: [USA-OH] [H] - Silver iPad 9.7" 6th Generation 128 GB, WiFi Only [W] - Local Cash, PayPal

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Have a Silver 6th Gen iPad, 128 GB, Wifi Only in great condition with original apple limited warranty until May 3, 2019. iPad has very small dent and nick on bottom left edge, can be seen in the timestamps. I originally bought it because I wanted to start taking digital notes, but now I'm looking to upgrade towards an iPad Pro, 9.7" or 10.5".

iPad comes with new Apple usb-lightning charge cable, Anker charging block (link), and a dark grey Apple Smart Cover. Comes with box for both iPad and smart cover.

Asking for $375 or best offer. (Includes shipping)

Local is Columbus, OH (43202) and would sell for $350.

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Here Is a chart comparing charging speeds. At best the one you linked will charge at 7.5 W. If it’s not compatible with some special Qi thing that Apple does it will charge at 5 W.


The best budget charger is to use an iPad charger. Or look for a charger that can supply 12 W per port like this which can charge 2 devices quickly. You can use the cable in the box and it works fine. For cars anker also makes this which does the same.

>Is the direct DC power connector weak? It looks a little weak compared to a Thinkpad connector but maybe its fine.

It's not weak feeling to me at all. I came from a MacBook Pro with MagSafe which was exceptionally hard to break, so by nature it does seem weaker than that, but not bad

>Will this 98Wh USB-C battery charge it?

It might, but not quickly. They Vega models ship with 150w PSUs

>Is the official Spectre USB-C battery too expensive for what it is?

Yes. It looks like a 60w capable pack so a third party could match it but 60w won't charge it very quickly

>How is Linux working with the latest 4.18 or 4.19rc kernels and latest Mesa stacks?
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>Has anyone had success with OpenSUSE Tumbleweed?
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>Has anyone had success with Qubes (the normal non-Vega seems to work by report)

I have no idea, don't use linux

>Has anyone had good results with undervolting and what are their numbers?

I was able to run a 100mV undervolt that was fairly stable. CPU temps didn't get about 80c. Just up to the silicon lottery

>What kind of battery life could I expect with Linux using mostly Visual Studio Code, Firefox and mostly light-to-medium PHP in an Ubuntu VM? Maybe with 15-20 minutes of non-GPU assisted youtube.

I have no idea, in Windows I get about 5-6 hrs of Visual Studio Community

>Has anyone tried the Toast wooden skin? It seems pretty cool if I could get it for less. I'd prefer probably just a more fitting carbon skin but this does have charm. Does it interfere with thermals? Is it a stupid idea or is it cool?

I haven't

>Are the refurbished units more likely to be due to coil whine or a faulty case or just someone not liking the unit? Are the refurbished units of normal quality. I ask because they can be a hell of a price but I don't want to get a subpar unit that just got kicked right through the system without fixing it.

I personally didn't want to gamble since HP is not known for it's customer support. I imagine a lot are returns that are cleaned and repackaged, some are probably units that shipped with something defective and were rebuilt.

http://www.amazon.com/Tablet-Ac-Adapter-Google-Nexus-Samsung-Galaxy-Asus-Transformer-Charger-Power-Cord/dp/B00IJKG9R6

This one is a beast. 3.5amp and it works great. Also used an Anker Powerport 2/4 and they both are great and similar dimensions to Apple ones and beasty too. Just make sure you have a good USB cable.

Because it's the simplest solution, AFAIK.

The other solution would be something like this ( https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B076P4P93T/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_0sWqDbNE10RGA) which I'm even less fond of.

If the SP6 had USB-C, like Go, then you can charge it directly with a C-to-C cable.

Cheers.

If you can, try grabbing one of those 5W or 10W chargers. Anker makes some great ones. They usually run about $10-$20 depending on the model (some are multi-port, some have fast charging, some have USB-C out, etc). I use this one and it works really well. You can also scroll halfway down the page to see the different models there are, too.


Basically, you make sure it have enough voltage to provide the appropriate power to the hub, then the amperage is almost like how many devices you can power at that voltage.
See what you think :)

I bought a used Surface Book that didn't come with a charger. It is this one: https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Microsoft-Aaweal-Charging-Including/dp/B074X6KZL4/

Reviews were better when I bought it, but so far I am happy. I actually bought two of them back in November (one for my laptop bag, one for my office). I haven't had any trouble. It seems to have all the same pros and cons of my Microsoft Surface Pro 1 adapter. I do like that it came with the travel pouch.

These are great for quick charging: http://www.amazon.co.uk/BlackBerry-Portable-PlayBook-International-Charger/dp/B004XKG7NM

They're high quality 2A chargers but available for a pittance because almost nobody actually bought a BB PlayBook. I use them for my phone principally, and it actually charges faster than the original one it shipped with. Plus, it keeps your USB data ports free.

BTW the device will only draw up to some maximum it supports, so you won't fry it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00X5RV14Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I highly recommend this power bank. It’s small and portable but very powerful. As a matter of fact I liked it so much that I bought a second one. But you have to buy the Anker usb power adapter. For some reason the battery wouldn’t charge with my Apple usb wall adapter.

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charger-PowerPort-PowerIQ-Foldable/dp/B072HHW3GK/

As /u/jjongrawr said, works perfect. You can find cheaper adapters on Amazon, like this one (https://www.amazon.com/Headphone-Dreamvasion-Charging-Converter-Compatible/dp/B07KS49753). But don't know if they are good.

Best battery I ever owned. Supports both PD and OC at various voltages. Large battery size and plenty of ports. Well worth the money I spent.

PoderCamino 98Wh PD Portable Charger USB-C Power Bank External Battery for New MacBook Pro 13 15 Surface Book 2 HP Spectre Elite Dell XPS Latitude Raz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D1D11BV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_emKvaJv7imsS7

You definitely need a Micro SD card to out the retropie image on.

As for power supplies: https://www.amazon.com/Tablet-Ac-Adapter-Google-Nexus-Transformer-BlackBerry-Phone-Power-Cord/dp/B00IJKG9R6

I wouldn't use anything else. I've gone through so many and have an official 2.5a charger and it's trash. Even not at max load before overclock I was getting lightning bolt warnings. The 3.5 amp charger is amazing.

I also suggest a mini keyboard with receiver. You do need a keyboard for setup and it being mini helped me a ton.

Optional : a power switch like Mausberry is nice.

Loads of people recommended this to me.
Only got it the other day but it's pretty good so far.

Thanks, but I wouldn't call that a travel charger. It is pretty big and it has its own cable.

Not USB-C, but something like this is what I am looking for:
https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charger-PowerPort-PowerIQ-Foldable/dp/B071YMZ4LD

I love Anker! I have this bad boy and love it but it'll definitely be overkill for OP. From your link I'd suggest this one for OP.

BatPower ProE 2 ES7B Portable Charger External Battery Power Bank for Surface Laptop, Book, Book 2, Surface Pro 6 5 4 3 2 RT or Surface Go, USB QC 3.0 Fast Charging for Tablet or Smartphone -98Wh https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076P4P93T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ksC4CbS3WXN79

I do recommend this as I do have one, this can replace your original charger as well. Although it's 100$ it is worth the investment!

Ahhh thanks!! Do you have any idea which one would be best for the performance base model? I've got no clue.

https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Power-Microsoft-Surface-Tablet/dp/B00YGKV2XE/ref=pd_ybh_a_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=RJVK3RJXBQJAVEV2M7TW

Would this charge at the normal speed or?

Anker PowerCore 26800 Portable Charger, 26800mAh External Battery with Dual Input Port and Double-Speed Recharging, 3 USB Ports for iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy, Android and Other Smart Devices https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JIWQPMW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_uR6VBbW6W2450


Anker Elite Dual Port 24W USB Travel Wall Charger PowerPort 2 with PowerIQ and Foldable Plug, for iPhone X / 8/7 / 7 Plus / 6s / 6s Plus, iPad Pro/Air 2 / mini 3 / mini 4, Samsung S4/ S5, and More https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071YMZ4LD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_bS6VBbN7AAHAN


That’s the exact setup I use. Sorry if links like that aren’t allowed. I even have the two charging cords that come with the battery taped together and basically just keep them with that usb block as it exclusively gets used to charge that battery. The battery has awesome capacity. Can charge my whole bag worth of GoPro batteries, my phone and iPadpro and still have a little juice.

Amazon has a 9 Watt 2.2 Amp charging brick http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-PowerFast-Adapter-Accelerated-Charging/dp/B006GWO5WK/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1417319949&sr=1-2&keywords=Kindle+fire+hd+charger I bought one to go with my KFHD7 two years ago and it's still going strong. Well worth the $20. If I had to buy a single charging brick again, it would be that one.

Pretty sure this is an ISO standard part. It's called a figure 8 cable or something like that.

https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Power-Cable-Microsoft-Surface/dp/B00YGKV2XE

Damn, that is expensive!

I have one of these for my HP Touchpad. Got it on sale for like $20. Works great, so the technology must be improving quickly.

Get two Anker plugs like these. One for bed and one for desk. Easily one if my fav features.

It needs to be 5 Volts, 2 Amps. I really like Anker brand, so this one would be great for you: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071YMZ4LD

If you buy one of these, make sure you get the touchstone dock as well. The "grab and go" aspect to having an inductive charger that works even if you have it in a leather case is incredibly convenient. I'm honestly thinking about getting a second one, one for work, one for home.

My phone did the same after about a week, so I'm assuming it's just the charger. I bought this one and it works wonderfully :)


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LCDT7FC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_rsLyzbTAN3K4R


Edit: it seems this one is cheaper, not sure why...


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071YMZ4LD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_yvLyzbQNGH3W8

You'll get the fastest charging from a USB C-to-C cable using a charger that supports USB Power Delivery. I believe the Pixel can charge up to 15w max and the Pixel XL 18w max. Google's official one is a solid choice for $35. Be careful with 3rd party cables/chargers as a lot of early USB C cables/chargers have had tons of issues.

If you don't want to spend the money, you can buy a fast charging USB A wall charger but you'll be capped around 12w. Anker sells a good one cheap for $13.

You can check out an app called "Ampere" to see the voltage and current your phone is being charged at.

Sadly, since EOS M RAW video is a [third party firmware modification] (http://builds.magiclantern.fm/#/), Canon doesn't publish battery life information for this mode.

That said, battery life can be a challenge with the EOS M. One solution might be a [~$40 (plus postage) external battery grip] (http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/metrix/item/pwbtneos/?s-id=borderless_recommend_item_en).

Another, less expensive, option might be a [$15.50 AC adapter] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A8O6P7U/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00A8O6P7U&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20).

Again, hope this is helpful!

Well, it isn't a cheap charger but it's not the official one. I use an Anker charger, has two turbo power ports. But as I understand it, if a phone can't use it, it only provides the power a phone can use. Pretty fancy stuff.

It's essentially this charger, but it doesn't say when I last bought it, so it must be an updated model.

Okay, that is not available from Apple. You might be able to buy one on eBay but who knows. You can also use any USB chargers, like a charger for an Android device or iPhone. It might not charge at full speed, but it will charge.

Why do you need a new plug? If you want a new charger, I would look at something like this since Apple no longer sells iPad 3 accessories.

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charger-PowerPort-PowerIQ-Foldable/dp/B071YMZ4LD/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=charger&qid=1555254415&s=gateway&sr=8-4

Cheap, and multi input voltage supported!

Honestly, I can't remember the last time I saw a charger with a transformer. SMPS has become the new standard.

okay thanks!
One final question, will this power supply work with the LP-2020A?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Monitors-standard-Hunterfield-distributed-reserved/dp/B002EKO7BM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414266431&sr=8-1&keywords=5A+power+supply+for+amp

I've been researching this for the past week or so. I really would like to purchase the Energizer Power Pack XP18000, which can charge a laptop along with your cellphone, it's a bit too much for what I want at the moment.

I'm going to settle with the Anker slimtalk 3200mAh. I'm choosing this over others because it uses microUSB to charge (no need for another charger or cable) and it has a short microUSB cable attached to it (no need to carry a cable around).

Also DailySteals deal of the day currently is a 5,000 mAh power pack. It's labeled by a company called Vaas, but it looks like the same one as the NewTrent and the one sold on DealExtreme.

It is a rip off in Lebanon (100$). Try and get the cheaper version of the charger if it uses something similar.

My advice would be to ask an electronic store for one when to bring it to market, so that the second week you may get a fair price.

another advice would be to get it original from amazon here https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Surface-Power-Supply-Laptop/dp/B01698T1TCand add it to either aramex or onyourway which may cost 10$ extra shipping cost delivered to yar door.

You could try this I bought 2 and they work great. They charge my phone fast and they are internationally compatible.

I use an older model of this charger with my Surface 3, it works great. Don't use one with less than 12W per port.

With this cable

I can highly recommend the Anker power supplies. I have had a Pi2 and a Pi3 running 24x7 on this one for well over a year.

While Samsung allows you to disable fast charging on the Galaxy phones, Google does not on the Pixel phones. If you don't want to use fast charging on your Pixel, you need to buy a charger that does not have fast charging. I would recommend something like the PowerPort Elite 2 if you do not want fast charging. Pair it with an Anker or Monoprice cable.

Ahh yes 2.1 is correct. I got this to use for my charger & it works well.

Is there a way to find the UL or CE cert for the Microsoft OEM brand power supply on Amazon? I don't see it here:

https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Surface-Power-Supply-65W/dp/B01698T1TC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1517609934&sr=8-3&keywords=surface+power+supply+microsoft

Don't see it for the AAweal either:
https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Microsoft-Surface-Charging-Including/dp/B074X6KZL4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1517609900&sr=8-2&keywords=aaweal


AFAIK, a UL or CE number does not seem to be a required field for the charger/power supply product type on Amazon. I suppose customers can always take the extra step to look up the vendor in databases:

UL: http://database.ul.com/cgi-bin/XYV/template/LISEXT/1FRAME/index.html?_ga=2.37917155.1535435633.1517610058-863016551.1517610058

CE: http://www.ce-marking.org/?

How about the Kindle charger? It's small enough to fit in a pocket. http://amzn.com/B006GWO5WK
Also, http://amzn.com/B008KP6ASS might work as well, as it's all one piece.

On Amazon:

http://smile.amazon.com/Juiced-Systems-Microsoft-Surface-Pro/dp/B00SVFUB5A?sa-no-redirect=1

It's not that expensive anyway...but cheaper would be nice.

That's just a 230v to 110v?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Monitors-standard-Hunterfield-distributed-reserved/dp/B002EKO7BM
How about that? That should be better right?

There are adaptor dongle things that allow audio out and charge at the same time. Sounds like you need one of those.

For example https://www.amazon.com/Charging-Compatible-Dreamvasion-Headphone-Converter/dp/B07KS49753?th=1&psc=1

I have the v2 34.2Ah model and have had no problems except for the cable (see below).

> an identical port for both input and output via a DC Barrel Jack plug

On the Amazon page for the Upgraded 35,000 mAh Powerbank it shows separate jacks for DC in and out, as well as USB 5v in.

>Can the V3 QI Infinity powerbank charge the Microsoft surface book while it is in use or only while it while it is off?

Both. Depending on SB usage, might be slow/barely keeping up while in use.

>How is the physical connection to the surface book?

Looks like they are now including the cable. If not, a third-party SP3/4/SB cable works fine. They have also upgraded their cable, the old one was flakey and over-priced. In any case, plug the Surface connector in before connecting to the power bank.

>What is the total power output capability of the V3 Infinity charger? Can it charge the Surface book, a tablet and a phone simultaneously?

Not sure what the total output watts are. Yes, simultaneous use would slow down multiple charging. I get about 2+ charges on my SP3.

Thanks for the suggestion. I am looking for a simple USB hub with just a few USB ports. I don't need slots for SD cards or other stuff.

BTW, is this what you suggested - https://www.amazon.com/Juiced-Systems-Microsoft-Surface-Pro/dp/B00SVFUB5A?th=1

The lg-wcp-300 charger: http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/accessory?accessoryId=59904&action=accessoryDetails

an external battery pack(cause the n4 battery isnt great): http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0054VNHSW

and a nice protective case to prevent fall damage.

Enjoy the new phone!

Anker makes really good products

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charger-PowerPort-PowerIQ-Foldable/dp/B071YMZ4LD

Your other thought might be to buy a dual port USB plug that provide 10W to each USB outlet. Then run two long USB cables. That dual port plug will be very easy to find. example 1

This will work well for you needs..

The stock Kindle charger isn't much more expensive, and is built better than most aftermarket stuff.

A powered USB hub will not only power your PI, but you can multi-purpose it to power the PI, it's accessories, and connect them to the PI. This is how mine it set up.

My current setup, similar to what it sounds like you're looking for, all-in for under $35

Anker PowerPort Elite II

Anker PowerWave Stand

Tranesca Apple Watch Charger Stand

Edit: formatting, wording

I personally use:
RavPower 23000 mah
QI-Infinity Cable Dc Cable
However, the QI -Infinity 35000mah Includes the above cable and a larger battery pack that supports QC 3.0, and the included rapid charge can also charge a surface pro if you purchase another accessory cable. I am debating selling mine, to get the Qi-infinity version.

I went for this one :

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B076P4P93T/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Works excellently, does a full charge of my pro 6.

Charges other things too, so it is handy.

What I mean is that, from memory, the Nexus 7 can draw close to 2A. Therefore using a charger that can only provide 1A will result in slower charge times.

So in order of charge times, slowest to fastest:

• Charge from usb port of computer
  
  
• Charge from 1A wall charger
  
  
• Charge from 2A wall charger
  
  If you are interested this is my favourite cheap charger.

http://www.amazon.com/Tablet-Ac-Adapter-Google-Nexus-Samsung-Galaxy-Asus-Transformer-Charger-Power-Cord/dp/B00IJKG9R6

Something like that might work? Seems the highest output I've found at 5V/3.5A

Mine has frozen twice for a glitchy N64 ROM (deleted it) and once when trying to exit Kodi.

My Pi is not overclocked and the power supply is the standard CanaKit one (since it seemed like a legitimate piece of hardware)

I ordered this power supply instead since it is purportedly of high build quality. Are its electricity specs appropriate?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IJKG9R6/ref=ya_st_dp_summary

I use this charger. It's a 3.5A charger,which is the highest amp charger out there that'll work with the surface, so it'll charge a bit faster and more consistantly than the stock charger. I predict it'll also wear the battery faster, but that's a chance I'm willing to take for faster charge times and actually being able to do stuff while it's charging.

Use this charger. I've got 2 K1's I bought on release day and an original and all 3 charge from empty to full in a couple hours on that.

That charger will also allow your tablet to slowly charge even while gaming on it..

This will charge your OnePlus 6T at the same speed as the 20W original charger.

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charger-PowerPort-PowerIQ-Foldable/dp/B071YMZ4LD/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=charger&qid=1568848141&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Charger, Case & Screen protector. As far as apps go, what do you want to do?

More accurately, I want to power this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01L8GG6PW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=AABOA797ZZQ73&psc=1

using this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071YMZ4LD/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A294P4X9EWVXLJ&psc=1

what do you think?

Oh ok thank you. I had some adapters at home which I was wary of using because they didn't have the correct power ratings I think, but I just ordered this so I'll just wait till that comes. It's an official blackberry product and has a lower Amp rating so do you reckon it will be fine?

Charger Power Cable for Microsoft Surface book,Surface pro 4,Surface Pro 3,Surface Pro 2,Surface Dock https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YGKV2XE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_cQ7KBb4P8SQMK

7 bucks on Amazon. 👍

Here is the same unit on amazon in case you have prefer it to ebay. https://www.amazon.com/Tablet-Ac-Adapter-Google-Nexus-Transformer-BlackBerry-Phone-Power-Cord/dp/B00IJKG9R6 admittedly it is .09 cents more.

Anker Elite Dual Port 24W USB Travel Wall Charger PowerPort 2 with PowerIQ and Foldable Plug, for iPhone X / 8 / 7 / 7 Plus / 6s / 6s Plus, iPad Pro / Air 2 / mini 3 / mini 4, Samsung S4/ S5, and More https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071YMZ4LD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_jVzfAbK6DQ0N2

For those that don’t want to spend that much for fast charging but want a quality product.

um, with a 12v 5A adaptor like this one:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/electronics/dp/B002EKO7BM

not suggesting its ideal, but it's doable.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/BlackBerry-Portable-PlayBook-International-Charger/dp/B004XKG7NM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1399171270&sr=8-1&keywords=Blackberry+playbook+charger

Its 1.8A not 2A, still charges fast. I have the U.S. wall socket version. Very cheap.

just put one of these in it. choose the number of outputs you need.

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charger-PowerPort-PowerIQ-Foldable/dp/B071YMZ4LD/ref=sr_1_4?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1510897600&sr=1-4&keywords=usb+wall+charger

What kind of charger? I recommend these.

Does MFI certification only apply to chargers? I was looking at this Anker Elite Dual port which doesn’t mention apple certified.

With one of these (with appropriate mains power cord for your country)

Would this work to charge my phone and Pro Controller at the same time? How about the phone and the Switch itself? And would it quick charge?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071YMZ4LD/

Is it this one? - and then are you just using the regular lightning from there?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071YMZ4LD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_RIcbAbSWT31QA

Anker Elite USB Charger, Dual Port 24W Wall Charger, PowerPort 2 with PowerIQ and Foldable Plug, for iPhone Xs/XS Max/XR/X/8/7/6/Plus, iPad Pro/Air 2/Mini 3/Mini 4, Samsung S4/S5, and More https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071YMZ4LD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_9JLZBbK3EMCH1

I already have this

Anker Elite Dual Port 24W USB... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071YMZ4LD?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Will it work with a fast charging pad?

I use the PWR+ 3.5A Power Supply.

Can you post photos of the power adapter's spec sheet?

Also how did the USB Sound Card pan out?

Is this the same?

This is a charger with a fixed cable but you won't beat it for the money

http://www.amazon.co.uk/BlackBerry-Portable-PlayBook-International-Charger/dp/B004XKG7NM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419358895&sr=8-1&keywords=blackberry+travel+charger

Amazon link.

MS has a 65w charger for 80 bucks at the ms store, amazon has it for 70+ prime

https://www.amazon.com/Charging-Compatible-Dreamvasion-Headphone-Converter/dp/B07KS49753/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=usb+c+charging+3.5&qid=1554645426&s=electronics&sr=1-1

[for kindle] (http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Kindle-PowerFast-Accelerated-Charging/dp/B006GWO5WK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=GEKXSOCWU12Y&coliid=I23R71X2ZGB2HE)

Anything Anker makes.

Why dont you just buy a multiport rapid charger?

Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B019I8TZLE

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B01E43I8R0

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0131LXYP2

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0002PSA0A

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B003FWE7SQ

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00PNKJPHQ

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00TE2HK3U

This battery works great. A bit expensive, but the first and only one that has been reliable.

It's this charger - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IJKG9R6?keywords=3.5%20amp%20charger&qid=1458363977&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

I'm getting 1,100 with this charger

I think I might know what you are talking about - it's the Juiced Systems Microsoft Surface Pro 3 - 4 in 1 Adapter - 2x USB 3.0, SD/SDHC/MMC4.0, Micro SD/SDHC. It's the one I was thinking, too.

It doesn't have video out.

not sure if you needed the usb c port if not this one will work to charge your switch
https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charger-PowerPort-PowerIQ-Foldable/dp/B071YMZ4LD/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1518134390&sr=1-1&keywords=anker+usb+wall&dpID=31K8DS3tE2L&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

I use the kindle powerfast 9w charger from Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006GWO5WK?cache=2c73d851ab462203652e1b41d8f8269e&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1414970824&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1

It charges just as fast as the OEM charger

THIS solved all of my problems. Behold the blackberry playbook charger.

Charges the OPO as fast as the original cable and is much longer

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KS49753/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_eMUsDb1M6C4DC

This will handle 60w USB PD...

You're complaining about nonissues at this point

If you really really don't care about fast charging, I suggest the Anker brand... I suggest this cables and this wall charger.

I picked up an anker 24W 2 port charger in 2016 (amazon order searched for it). link

Charges the phone very quick for an $11 charger. I put my 8+ on the charger at ~3% yesterday and 15-20 minutes later it was at 35%.

Why people still use the 5W brick is kinda odd to me. I only use it for overnight charging where speed isn’t a requirement. Why would anyone buy the $70 brick + cable required to “fast charge” when you can just buy the $11 brick and get just as fast of a charge? At least normal people, if you’re buying gold Apple watches and 512GB iPhone XS Max then you’d probably buy the official brick.

E: fwiw Apple has a feedback page where you can voice your concerns/opinions. Might be worth the 2 minutes to you to say something.

https://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html

Can you be more specific about what you want? It's not super clear what you're after.

Do you want something that lets you plug USB cables into wall outlets like this?

Or one of those but with a built in extension cord like this?

Anker Elite USB Charger, Dual Port 24W Wall Charger, PowerPort 2 with PowerIQ and Foldable Plug, for iPhone Xs/XS Max/XR/X/8/7/6/Plus, iPad Pro/Air 2/Mini 3/Mini 4, Samsung S4/S5, and More https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071YMZ4LD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_I1FQCbMWR49MZ


Can’t go wrong with this one. This is what I use for my wireless charger.

Anker Wireless Charger and Anker Dual Port 24w Charger

I use this overnight because the wireless charger can only push 5w to the iPhone X. If I plug it in using a Lightning cable then I get the full 15w and my iPhone charges in 3 hours. I don't want to use high speed charging because I feel it hurts the battery.

I've used a bunch of the no-name Chinese wireless chargers and they either failed after a few months or they had a very small sweet spot when induction charging started.

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After struggling with the lightning bolt myself, I didn't take any chances and ordered this one. No problems now.