connecting to usb power source
Most detectors have a telephone style power cord connection. How can I connect to the USB power on my BMW motorcycle?
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If I correctly understood, you would like to place a USB port on you motorcycle, in that case you need to step down your battery voltage from 12V to 5V using a regulator, or you can buy a converter like this one :
But you need to make some modifications, the best solution is to put a power bank in your pocket.
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Might want to consult your radar detector's Owner's Manual to see if they mention the connector name and then use that to google for a "usb to <insert connector type here)" phrase. You also may want to edit your query to include the manufacturer and model of your radar detector to aid participants here in answering your queries.
by prop man
Haven't done this before. Amazed there are people out there actually helping out. I could have done the query better. I have an escort and a uniden radar detector with the usual telephone type plug for power in the detector. I also have a BMW r1200rt with a usb power connection, 12v, and a bike power connection like a small cigarette lighter. So, tried everything I could think of on the internet without success.
by Robert Vasconcellos
It is not “USB” powered (which is only 5 volts.) The radar detector requires 12 volts to operate.
by don280z