USB power supply.
 

Since I'm doing a bit of modification to my AV installation, I'm wondering
if such a thing exists. I have several 5v devices (things like a toslink
to analogue converter, a couple of SCART to HDMI, etc) that all have their
own wall wart USB PS. A single one would take up less space and be tidier
(assuming it didn't introduce ground loop problems) . But I'd rather it
was a box with a mains lead, rather than a wall wart. As the power
distribution is IEC, rather than 13 amp.

--
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Dave Plowman London SW
To e-mail, change noise into sound.

USB power supply.
 

On 23/01/2019 14:29, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
Since I'm doing a bit of modification to my AV installation, I'm wondering
if such a thing exists. I have several 5v devices (things like a toslink
to analogue converter, a couple of SCART to HDMI, etc) that all have their
own wall wart USB PS. A single one would take up less space and be tidier
(assuming it didn't introduce ground loop problems) . But I'd rather it
was a box with a mains lead, rather than a wall wart. As the power
distribution is IEC, rather than 13 amp.

Have a look around https://usb.brando.com/usb-hub_c0039d015

USB power supply.
 

On 23/01/2019 14:29, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
Since I'm doing a bit of modification to my AV installation, I'm wondering
if such a thing exists. I have several 5v devices (things like a toslink
to analogue converter, a couple of SCART to HDMI, etc) that all have their
own wall wart USB PS. A single one would take up less space and be tidier
(assuming it didn't introduce ground loop problems) . But I'd rather it
was a box with a mains lead, rather than a wall wart. As the power
distribution is IEC, rather than 13 amp.

Powered hub might do. I steal power off the TV USB sockets for mine.

--
Regards,
Martin Brown

USB power supply.
 

On 23/01/2019 14:56, Martin Brown wrote:
On 23/01/2019 14:29, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
Since I'm doing a bit of modification to my AV installation, I'm
wondering
if such a thing exists. I have several 5v devices (things like a toslink
to analogue converter, a couple of SCART to HDMI, etc) that all have
their
own wall wart USB PS. A single one would take up less space and be tidier
(assuming it didn't introduce ground loop problems) . But I'd rather it
was a box with a mains lead, rather than a wall wart. As the power
distribution is IEC, rather than 13 amp.

Powered hub might do. I steal power off the TV USB sockets for mine.


I have a 5 USB charging station
Example
https://tinyurl.com/yctr6ddt



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USB power supply.
 

In article ,
Martin Brown wrote:
On 23/01/2019 14:29, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
Since I'm doing a bit of modification to my AV installation, I'm
wondering if such a thing exists. I have several 5v devices (things
like a toslink to analogue converter, a couple of SCART to HDMI, etc)
that all have their own wall wart USB PS. A single one would take up
less space and be tidier (assuming it didn't introduce ground loop
problems) . But I'd rather it was a box with a mains lead, rather than
a wall wart. As the power distribution is IEC, rather than 13 amp.

Powered hub might do. I steal power off the TV USB sockets for mine.

I was hoping to find a mains in with say 6 USB ;'charging' outputs. They
don't need to talk to one another or anything else. The devices I have
simply use a USB socket for DC power. If that makes sense.

The TV is too far away to use as a USB power source.

--
*If only you'd use your powers for good instead of evil.

Dave Plowman London SW
To e-mail, change noise into sound.

USB power supply.
 

On Wednesday, 23 January 2019 15:18:47 UTC, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
Martin Brown wrote:
On 23/01/2019 14:29, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
Since I'm doing a bit of modification to my AV installation, I'm
wondering if such a thing exists. I have several 5v devices (things
like a toslink to analogue converter, a couple of SCART to HDMI, etc)
that all have their own wall wart USB PS. A single one would take up
less space and be tidier (assuming it didn't introduce ground loop
problems) . But I'd rather it was a box with a mains lead, rather than
a wall wart. As the power distribution is IEC, rather than 13 amp.

Powered hub might do. I steal power off the TV USB sockets for mine.

I was hoping to find a mains in with say 6 USB ;'charging' outputs. They
don't need to talk to one another or anything else. The devices I have
simply use a USB socket for DC power. If that makes sense.

The TV is too far away to use as a USB power source.

DIY can't you make one. ;-)

USB power supply.
 

On Wed, 23 Jan 2019 14:29:15 +0000 (GMT)
"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote:

Since I'm doing a bit of modification to my AV installation, I'm
wondering if such a thing exists. I have several 5v devices (things
like a toslink to analogue converter, a couple of SCART to HDMI, etc)
that all have their own wall wart USB PS. A single one would take up
less space and be tidier (assuming it didn't introduce ground loop
problems) . But I'd rather it was a box with a mains lead, rather
than a wall wart. As the power distribution is IEC, rather than 13
amp.

I use one of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232003836472 powered by
an old laptop charger in a couple of places where I want multiple USB
supplies.

USB power supply.
 

In article ,
whisky-dave wrote:
I was hoping to find a mains in with say 6 USB ;'charging' outputs.
They don't need to talk to one another or anything else. The devices I
have simply use a USB socket for DC power. If that makes sense.

The TV is too far away to use as a USB power source.

DIY can't you make one. ;-)

I probably could, but it's one of those things that would cost far more to
make than buy. ;-)

--
*Letting a cat out of the bag is easier than putting it back in *

Dave Plowman London SW
To e-mail, change noise into sound.

USB power supply.
 

"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote:
I was hoping to find a mains in with say 6 USB ;'charging' outputs. They
don't need to talk to one another or anything else. The devices I have
simply use a USB socket for DC power. If that makes sense.

I just bought one of these:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01ENBZJ5M/
(don't forget to tick the 55% off 'voucher')

5 ports - there's one Qualcomm Quick Charge port which charges my phone in
40 minutes (but also does regular USB to non-QC gadgets). The other ports
go up to 2.4A which charges it in about an hour. Seems pretty solid all
round.

I got it for travelling - the power input is a figure-8 connector, so I can
attach whatever UK/EU/US cable is appropriate.

Look at 'Aukey' and 'Anker' as reasonable brands (less likely to catch fire
than bottom-barrel Chinese) - they have a wide range of different models.

Theo

USB power supply.
 

"Chris Bartram" wrote in message
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On 23/01/2019 14:29, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
Since I'm doing a bit of modification to my AV installation, I'm
wondering
if such a thing exists. I have several 5v devices (things like a toslink
to analogue converter, a couple of SCART to HDMI, etc) that all have
their
own wall wart USB PS. A single one would take up less space and be tidier
(assuming it didn't introduce ground loop problems) . But I'd rather it
was a box with a mains lead, rather than a wall wart. As the power
distribution is IEC, rather than 13 amp.

Have a look around https://usb.brando.com/usb-hub_c0039d015

Fark
https://usb.brando.com/30-port-usb-s...c0039d015.html

USB power supply.
 

On 23/01/2019 14:29, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
Since I'm doing a bit of modification to my AV installation, I'm wondering
if such a thing exists. I have several 5v devices (things like a toslink
to analogue converter, a couple of SCART to HDMI, etc) that all have their
own wall wart USB PS. A single one would take up less space and be tidier
(assuming it didn't introduce ground loop problems) . But I'd rather it
was a box with a mains lead, rather than a wall wart. As the power
distribution is IEC, rather than 13 amp.


maybe
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Extension-S.../dp/B07DWQBBZX

USB power supply.
 

On 23/01/2019 14:29, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
Since I'm doing a bit of modification to my AV installation, I'm wondering
if such a thing exists. I have several 5v devices (things like a toslink
to analogue converter, a couple of SCART to HDMI, etc) that all have their
own wall wart USB PS. A single one would take up less space and be tidier
(assuming it didn't introduce ground loop problems) . But I'd rather it
was a box with a mains lead, rather than a wall wart. As the power
distribution is IEC, rather than 13 amp.


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

USB power supply.
 

On 23/01/2019 15:13, alan_m wrote:
On 23/01/2019 14:56, Martin Brown wrote:
On 23/01/2019 14:29, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
Since I'm doing a bit of modification to my AV installation, I'm
wondering
if such a thing exists. I have several 5v devices (things like a toslink
to analogue converter, a couple of SCART to HDMI, etc) that all have
their
own wall wart USB PS. A single one would take up less space and be
tidier
(assuming it didn't introduce ground loop problems) . But I'd rather it
was a box with a mains lead, rather than a wall wart. As the power
distribution is IEC, rather than 13 amp.

Powered hub might do. I steal power off the TV USB sockets for mine.


I have a 5 USB charging station
Example
https://tinyurl.com/yctr6ddt




Worth checking the output - yours is only 1.3A per port which may not
enough to power devices that require 2A. There are others that support
2A on all ports.

USB power supply.
 

Dave Plowman wrote:

I have several 5v devices (things like a toslink
to analogue converter, a couple of SCART to HDMI, etc) that all have their
own wall wart USB PS. A single one would take up less space and be tidier

I have several, like you I prefer them with an IEC C7 input, they exist
with combinations of multiple 5V/2A or QC, or type C PD ports

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Charger-PowerPort-Charging-Multi-Port-Black/dp/B00VTI8K9K

USB power supply.
 

On Wednesday, 23 January 2019 16:38:46 UTC, Theo wrote:
"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote:
I was hoping to find a mains in with say 6 USB ;'charging' outputs. They
don't need to talk to one another or anything else. The devices I have
simply use a USB socket for DC power. If that makes sense.

I just bought one of these:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01ENBZJ5M/
(don't forget to tick the 55% off 'voucher')

5 ports - there's one Qualcomm Quick Charge port which charges my phone in
40 minutes (but also does regular USB to non-QC gadgets). The other ports
go up to 2.4A which charges it in about an hour. Seems pretty solid all
round.

I got it for travelling - the power input is a figure-8 connector, so I can
attach whatever UK/EU/US cable is appropriate.

Look at 'Aukey' and 'Anker' as reasonable brands (less likely to catch fire
than bottom-barrel Chinese) - they have a wide range of different models.

Theo

I got an Anker 5 port which works just fine for my purposes which include dumb power-only and phone/tablet charging.

USB power supply.
 

On 23/01/2019 21:42, polygonum_on_google wrote:
On Wednesday, 23 January 2019 16:38:46 UTC, Theo wrote:
"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote:
I was hoping to find a mains in with say 6 USB ;'charging' outputs. They
don't need to talk to one another or anything else. The devices I have
simply use a USB socket for DC power. If that makes sense.

I just bought one of these:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01ENBZJ5M/
(don't forget to tick the 55% off 'voucher')

5 ports - there's one Qualcomm Quick Charge port which charges my phone in
40 minutes (but also does regular USB to non-QC gadgets). The other ports
go up to 2.4A which charges it in about an hour. Seems pretty solid all
round.

I got it for travelling - the power input is a figure-8 connector, so I can
attach whatever UK/EU/US cable is appropriate.

Look at 'Aukey' and 'Anker' as reasonable brands (less likely to catch fire
than bottom-barrel Chinese) - they have a wide range of different models.

Theo

I got an Anker 5 port which works just fine for my purposes which include dumb power-only and phone/tablet charging.

So do I - I have had 3 of them for the last 2-3 years.
During that time:

- 1 died completely after ~20 months. Anker were not interested. Posted
an honest review on Amazon. They contacted me immediately after and
agreed to send a replacement.
- 2 others now have dead ports (1 has one the other 2). The other ports
still work.

I also have one of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00S0TSLFE
No issues after 2.5 years.

Personally I would go for
https://www.amazon.co.uk/AmazonBasic.../dp/B0773JYNNR

USB power supply.
 

On 23/01/2019 14:56, Martin Brown wrote:
On 23/01/2019 14:29, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
Since I'm doing a bit of modification to my AV installation, I'm
wondering
if such a thing exists. I have several 5v devices (things like a toslink
to analogue converter, a couple of SCART to HDMI, etc) that all have
their
own wall wart USB PS. A single one would take up less space and be tidier
(assuming it didn't introduce ground loop problems) . But I'd rather it
was a box with a mains lead, rather than a wall wart. As the power
distribution is IEC, rather than 13 amp.

Powered hub might do. I steal power off the TV USB sockets for mine.


I asked this question before when I was considering using the
12 V output from my PC power supply to power a number of those
low-current devices.

Andrew Gabriel said he did just this. I think an inline fuse
was a good idea.