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Posted by Chris Edwards on April 27, 2008, 10:52 am
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On Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:06:11 +0100, Boo
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>> I have a good friend who has several modern vehicles and even more
>> older ones (pre-war Austins). Said friend is getting married soon and I
>> thought of giving them a vehicle-type satnav system as a wedding present. I
>> assume these things need 12volts, but I don't know the current draw?
>>
>> The older cars have six volt systems, without the convenience of
>> cigar lighter sockets. Would it be feasible to run a decent GPS system off
>> a (12v by 12Amp/hour?) sealed lead acid battery, the sort of things used in
>> a burglar alarm system? I'm imagining a small brick-sized battery on the
>> floor of the car, couple of spade connectors to a cable which terminates in
>> a cigar lighter-type socket and I've got a system which is portable between
>> vehicles.......or have I?
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>Just a thought, but do they make GPS suitable for motorcycle 6V systems ?
Might
>be easier to use with gloves as well.
Thanks Boo...I think they may do...I'll look at that too.
--
Chris Edwards (in deepest Dorset) "....there *must* be an easier way!"
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