In-car PS2 fitting... (help on wiring power supply needed)

[kingcruizer]

you can get one from halfords or any car shop. just a simple on off 12v switch.

[ImysE30]

I'll look into it, thanks for the info

[kingcruizer]

any time. see you sunday @DC09

[ImysE30]

Hopefully it'll be working by then

[Rav335uk]

How come your screens are in the post?????????
Did you swap 'em for black ones??

[ImysE30]

Bought some better one's

Got my current one's on eBay, fooked up one of the screens

[Rav335uk]

I won't even ask

[ImysE30]

Live and learn eh

[raj1980]

alright dude, my mrs found the part today, she said its for a ps2. i think its a cig lighter one. i will update you tonight when i get home.

[ImysE30]

Can you get it to me before Sunday? I don't want to waste your time if you can't

I'll just take lunatixantix up on his offer

[lunatixantix]

Raj1980's only down the road from me if it helps?

[ImysE30]

How much do you want for it Raj? Can i have a few details and a pic of it as well please

I've got headrest screens to connect up so thinking of getting a inverter with double socket

[lunatixantix]

head rest screens jus need a direct feed 12v & earth? Like the remote lead for an amp

[ImysE30]

Connect to the battery then? Sorry for the dumb questions

[lunatixantix]

IMO there's no such thing as a dumb question, we all learn! I would wire it up to either your headunit so they switch on with your headunit only (and not drain your battery), or some other live feed that runs off the ignition, otherwise wired through a switch, but the headunit is most desirable. Again, more than happy to help you sort it out if need be

[lunatixantix]

Can I just add that Kingcruizer's suggestion is the cheapest & easiest option - costs all of £2 if that? In fact I know I have loads of switches so it wouldn't even cost that!

[ImysE30]

I'm thinking a switch will be better, easy to turn on/off

Can't seem to find one on Halfords website

[raj1980]

Can you get it to me before Sunday? I don't want to waste your time if you can't

I'll just take lunatixantix up on his offer

are you going to dc09? i could meet you there

[raj1980]

this is what it is, never used still packed.

http://www.console-spares.co.uk/catalog ... POWER.html


you can have it for £5 if you want it.

[ImysE30]

I'm going to go with the 'Switch' idea now, seems alot easier to do

Can you bring it along Raj, i am going to DC09. I'll take it off you anyway

[lunatixantix]

Most power invertors have a switch on them (basically a "portable mains socket")... If you go down the switch route please make sure you fuse the wire!!!ӬӬAs for not finding it on the halfords website, you just need a simple single throw on off rocker switch, halfords or maplins or most motor factor stores will stock them

[lunatixantix]

That power supply raj has is very straightforward, easier then the switch idea!

[ImysE30]

Ok, i'll use that power supply from Raj for the PS2

Just the headrest screens to sort out

[raj1980]

I'm going to go with the 'Switch' idea now, seems alot easier to do

Can you bring it along Raj, i am going to DC09. I'll take it off you anyway

cool i will bring it down. i will pm you my number.

[ImysE30]

I'm going to go with the 'Switch' idea now, seems alot easier to do

Can you bring it along Raj, i am going to DC09. I'll take it off you anyway

cool i will bring it down. i will pm you my number.

Nice one

[lunatixantix]

Have you got an amp wired up at the moment imy?

[ImysE30]

Yep, a Vibe A3

[lunatixantix]

You could run a cable from the headrests to the remote terminal on your amp, that would do the trick (not to state the obvious the positive cable from the headrests of course)

[ImysE30]

That's a good point, bit of hassle removing the rear seats but sounds ideal and would look tidy

[lunatixantix]

could always wire it to the remote lead at the back of the headunit (same wire just at the other end) if its easier?

[ImysE30]

I think it would be easier to wire it to the amp

I'm changing headunit soon

[lunatixantix]

How's this getting along mate?

[ImysE30]

Still no sign of the screens

[lunatixantix]

Well there's always tomorrow...

[ImysE30]

I hope so, i've got a set already but one screen doesn't work