Thread: How to fit USB Plug on Puma Dash

If your going to build your own, have a read of my post here, it's not simply 5Vdc connection.

In Dash USB and Cable

Would a stereo head unit upgrade be out of the question? Single DIN head units packed with features can be had incredibly cheaply these days and almost all come with a USB port for charging.

A lot of them also come with Bluetooth which is great for listening to music etc without the need for cables etc, as an added bonus. $150 or so would cover it, and installation would be a breeze.

Originally Posted by jc109

Cheers lump_a_charcoal. I hadn't thought of that. Any chance of a photo?

Sure, might be tomorrow if that's cool?

Cheers Dorian. I think I've shelved that idea for good now.

Andrew86, I've got the head unit with all the bells and whistles. BT, two USBs at the rear, and one on the front (that I will never use). The BT connection is great for music and calls, but I want a cable connection for charging and for the very remote possibility that I might hook a device up for playback.

lump_a_charcoal, of course! You're doing me a favour here. Any time that suits. I'm away anyway so I won't get a chance to sink my teeth into this until next month. I'm in the planning and e-baying phase now.

This one from Jaycar (and no doubt a 1000 other places) is pretty good.
Just connect 12v to the back.



Martyn

Originally Posted by Andrew86

Would a stereo head unit upgrade be out of the question? Single DIN head units packed with features can be had incredibly cheaply these days and almost all come with a USB port for charging.

A lot of them also come with Bluetooth which is great for listening to music etc without the need for cables etc, as an added bonus. $150 or so would cover it, and installation would be a breeze.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H3XOTG_0Kq...07.59%2BPM.png

I went for one of these, runs Android and has GPS Bluetooth and Wifi. Got it for a decent price and will fit in a single. Folds away with no fuss

Just another option...
I fit these hubs in two main spots on the Defender TDCi (puma), one in the passenger side on the shelf as it then allows such things as a phone to sit somewhere. The second one for the rear passengers, in the centre.

The hubs can be fitted with different units, 12V, usb, combos etc etc...

Regards
Daz

Originally Posted by jc109

Andrew86, I've got the head unit with all the bells and whistles. BT, two USBs at the rear, and one on the front (that I will never use). The BT connection is great for music and calls, but I want a cable connection for charging

Sorry JC, I'm a little confused. Does the existing USB port on your head unit not already charge your devices? Or is the issue that the output is too low and it won't charge quickly enough?