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To clerify before I order, is this the one you are using Amazon.com: eForCity Data and Charging USB Cable for Palm Tungsten E / ZIRE 31: Electronics
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To clerify before I order, is this the one you are using Amazon.com: eForCity Data and Charging USB Cable for Palm Tungsten E / ZIRE 31: Electronics
The connectors (USB on one end, mini & power on the other) look like those on the cable I'm using. The cable I got from eBay is also retractable, which is great for travelling (although the retraction mechanism is very cheaply made and not all that smooth). The cost is about the same as what I paid.
I realise most people reading this will be in the US (etc) but for anyone in OZ or NZ Jaycar electronics sells a few bits and pieces which can be used to make your own cable.
The parts you would be looking at are (I'm linking the US site for the northern hemisphere):
DC plugs & lead (The smallest plug is a good fit) 7-Plug DC Wiring Kit - Jaycar Electronics
USB plug (Don't worry, it's the standard male type) USB Plug - Type A - Solder type - Jaycar Electronics
And while you can use electrical tape I would personally use heatshrink to tidy it up.
They have a few other interesting bits and pieces such as a NZ/AU power supply which works as a replacement mains charger (5V 3A) and this 3.1A Dual USB Car Adaptor - Jaycar Electronics, it's designed with iPads in mind but if you make up a ISB charging cable then there's no reason it couldn't work.
The parts you would be looking at are (I'm linking the US site for the northern hemisphere):
DC plugs & lead (The smallest plug is a good fit) 7-Plug DC Wiring Kit - Jaycar Electronics
USB plug (Don't worry, it's the standard male type) USB Plug - Type A - Solder type - Jaycar Electronics
And while you can use electrical tape I would personally use heatshrink to tidy it up.
They have a few other interesting bits and pieces such as a NZ/AU power supply which works as a replacement mains charger (5V 3A) and this 3.1A Dual USB Car Adaptor - Jaycar Electronics, it's designed with iPads in mind but if you make up a ISB charging cable then there's no reason it couldn't work.
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What's your tablet brand and model??
Hello- Do you mind sharing the make and description of the cord you purchased. I recently bought a MyCharger portable charger but it needs a USB connection to go with the proprietary tip that the 7022 accepts. I'm a little skittish about splicing the wall adaptor tip to a USB cord.
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So I just joined the community here, but I read quite a bit before getting my Coby Kyros 7127. I found a usb 2.0 to 3.5mm barrel cable on amazon for under 2 dollars shipped. I plug it in and starts to charge then says it's fully charged but obviously it isn't. I'm guessing that the standard of 100 mA, the Belkin charging cube I have for my ipod says it's 1 amp and the power adapter that came with my Kyros says it's 2.4 A. I'm just guessing that the Kyro's is needing the higher amperage to charge. Anyone else got any experience with this.
Thanks
Todd
Thanks
Todd
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My 7022 charger died today and I would like to know what is the barrel size for the charger. Is it 2.0mm or 3.5mm. Thank you
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Everything I've read on the subject indicates this is the case. Even if the voltage is a match for your tablet, a USB port will generally charge much more slowly than the charger that came with your tablet. It doesn't provide enough amperage to charge at the same rate. If a PC has both front and rear USB ports, the rear ones will sometimes provide a higher amperage than the front. So, if you have to do this for whatever reason, use the rear USBs when possible.
For the 7022 the plug is 1.3mm ID x 3.5mm OD, I know because I made up a charging lead for this.
For the record for the charging lead to work off of USB you need to connect to a powered hub or iPad charger (etc).
trickbiker121
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Thank you. I ordered these two chargers from amazon already and should arrive here by May 18 hopefully they will work.
Wall Charger
Amazon.com: Premium External Power Supply 5.0v 2.0A (2000mA) AC/DC Adapter for USB HUB and 2.5-inch HDD Enclosure: Computers & Accessories
the image shows the same spec and company as the one that came with the tablet but I'm not sure if the actual product will look the same.
USB Charger
Amazon.com: USB to 3.5mm Barrel Jack 5V DC Power Cable: Electronics
The specs say 3.5mm but i'm not sure if that is outside diameter or inner diameter.
UPDATE: Received the chargers today and both of the chargers barrel sizes were larger than the tablets port.
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