Author Topic: If I do the USB Power mod would I be able to use this? (Read 4010 times)

JoblessPunk · « **on:** February 15, 2009, 03:27:00 PM »

If I do the USB Power mod would I be able to use this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/mini-USB-4in1-Car-Charger-USB-Sync-AC-for-PDA-Phone_W0QQitemZ400030798957QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPDA_Accessories?hash=item400030798957&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50

bustinthejustin · « **Reply #1 on:** February 15, 2009, 03:38:22 PM »

Well... The wall charger outputs 5.5v, and the psp is only supposed to take 5, so i dunno. 0.5v may or may not make a difference. I wouldn't try it though.

blackburn · « **Reply #2 on:** February 15, 2009, 04:41:44 PM »

i use the ipod/iphone USB wall charger with my psp all the time

Tri-edge · « **Reply #3 on:** February 15, 2009, 04:45:15 PM »

Quote from: blackburn on February 15, 2009, 04:41:44 PM

i use the ipod/iphone USB wall charger with my psp all the time

ditto, why do you think that they make those usb charge cable for the psp?

JoblessPunk · « **Reply #4 on:** February 15, 2009, 05:29:30 PM »

@ bustinthejustin
So, it sounds like if I get a 5v usb charger then technology it would work?

@ Tri-edge & blackburn
Do you know how many volts the ipod wall chargers put out?
Did you do the USB charge MOD?
Does it charge when the PSP unit is turned off?

DarkShot · « **Reply #5 on:** February 15, 2009, 06:39:45 PM »

Anything that connects to usb 2.0 takes 5 volts.

Wall chargers Also put out 5 volts.

You're safe.

TheZap · « **Reply #6 on:** February 15, 2009, 06:44:16 PM »

Hmm, my PSP came with those, never tried that b4..

blackburn · « **Reply #7 on:** February 15, 2009, 07:19:47 PM »

Quote from: JoblessPunk on February 15, 2009, 05:29:30 PM

@ bustinthejustin
So, it sounds like if I get a 5v usb charger then technology it would work?

@ Tri-edge & blackburn
Do you know how many volts the ipod wall chargers put out?
Did you do the USB charge MOD?
Does it charge when the PSP unit is turned off?

yes USB is always a must, even for Slim (i know it has the option and a plugin blah blah blah...
the ipod charger outputs 5v

Tri-edge · « **Reply #8 on:** February 15, 2009, 07:25:21 PM »

Quote from: JoblessPunk on February 15, 2009, 05:29:30 PM

@ bustinthejustin
So, it sounds like if I get a 5v usb charger then technology it would work?

@ Tri-edge & blackburn
Do you know how many volts the ipod wall chargers put out?
Did you do the USB charge MOD?
Does it charge when the PSP unit is turned off?

1. 5 volts
2. No, I did use the plugin to allow me to charge off of usb though
3. No, but If I did do the charge mod it would charge while it was off OR if I bought one of these cables it would charge while it's off http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.8693

blackburn · « **Reply #9 on:** February 15, 2009, 07:26:42 PM »

just hard wire the USB charge, use the ipod charger (or equivalent) with USB 2.0 cable and your all good, end of discussion!

bustinthejustin · « **Reply #10 on:** February 15, 2009, 09:00:02 PM »

Quote from: DarkShot on February 15, 2009, 06:39:45 PM

Anything that connects to usb 2.0 takes 5 volts.

Wall chargers Also put out 5 volts.

You're safe.

Uh...

Quote from: ebay

Specification for USB AC power adapter:

*

LED power indicator.
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Input: AC100V~240V 0.15A. Output: DC 5.5V. (1.5A max)
*

Material: ABS
*

Color: Black
*

Size: 3.0x 1.75 x 1.6 inches (exclude the prong part)
*

Weight: 35g

Also, they don't always put out 5v... Some give out less. I have one that puts out about 3v.

GhoSt · « **Reply #11 on:** February 15, 2009, 09:06:34 PM »

Usb 2.0 is rated at 5v give or take abit. Usally comes out at about 5.5v, this is perfectly fine on the psp

he is right

Quote from: DarkShot on February 15, 2009, 06:39:45 PM

Anything that connects to usb 2.0 takes 5 volts.

Wall chargers Also put out 5 volts.

You're safe.

@justin: volages are rounded, and I have personly used 5.5 v into the psp no probs. So your wrong on this one bro

bustinthejustin · « **Reply #12 on:** February 15, 2009, 09:12:55 PM »

Alright, but I still stand by my statement that not all wall chargers give out the same voltages.

Jumbo · « **Reply #13 on:** February 15, 2009, 10:04:05 PM »

Ghost is right i just tested on all my 2.0 USB Ports i get 5.5v and i actually get 5.5v on the PSP charger..

GhoSt · « **Reply #14 on:** February 15, 2009, 11:21:23 PM »

Quote from: Jumbo on February 15, 2009, 10:04:05 PM

Ghost is right i just tested on all my 2.0 USB Ports i get 5.5v and i actually get 5.5v on the PSP charger..

exactly, alot of voltages are rounded just to keep things without decimals.

JoblessPunk · « **Reply #15 on:** February 16, 2009, 03:41:21 AM »

Not to beat this to a pulp, but it sounds like I will be able to use that Mini USB wall/car charger?
I'm going to remove my AC plug on my PSP slim and I would like to be able to Charge it while the PSP is off, and be able to charge it in my car.

I thought I would have to mod something inside my PSP to do that, but I can't find the tutorial... or am I wrong?

bustinthejustin · « **Reply #16 on:** February 16, 2009, 09:19:25 AM »

You'll need to do the USB charge mod to get it to charge while off. There's a tut In the psp phat section, but the solder points are the same.

ndru98 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 16, 2009, 10:35:32 PM »

Wait what?
Why are you doing the USB charge mod if you have a slim?
Go get the plugin instead O_O

Sanctus · « **Reply #18 on:** February 17, 2009, 12:00:11 AM »

I'm sure you have to have your psp on for it to charge with that plugin.

Tri-edge · « **Reply #19 on:** February 17, 2009, 12:01:54 AM »

Quote from: ndru98 on February 16, 2009, 10:35:32 PM

Wait what?
Why are you doing the USB charge mod if you have a slim?
Go get the plugin instead O_O

1. because he can
2. so it charges while it's off
3. if for whatever reason he decides to remove the powerplug (dual nub)

ndru98 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 17, 2009, 08:52:05 AM »

Ah, I didnt know that.
I thought you could also charge when off.

Tri-edge · « **Reply #21 on:** February 17, 2009, 02:40:03 PM »

Quote from: ndru98 on February 17, 2009, 08:52:05 AM

Ah, I didnt know that.
I thought you could also charge when off.

no you can't, and if you somehow run out of battery you can't turn it on to charge it again. So that's the usefulness of the usb charge mod.

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Author Topic: If I do the USB Power mod would I be able to use this? (Read 4010 times)