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British Forum => General Discussion => Topic started by: Shortwing on January 17, 2018, 09:30:24 am

Title: Power lead recommendations
Post by: Shortwing on January 17, 2018, 09:30:24 am

I have the standard one, but ideally need one about a metre long, any recommendations for a good quality power lead?

Thanks

Title: Re: Power lead recommendations
Post by: Admin on January 17, 2018, 09:43:48 am

I think PilotAware, now ships with a metre long cable for power by default (we found the longer cable had no adverse power drop)

Try dropping an email to Dave Styles at pilotawarehardware.com
http://pilotawarehardware.com/contact-us/

these are not usually sale items, but I am sure you can come to an agreement if its not too much hassle

thx
Lee

Title: Re: Power lead recommendations
Post by: Moffrestorer on January 17, 2018, 10:02:12 am

Juicebitz do a range of lengths in the 20AWG power cables. They were the original source recommended for PAW. I use their 0.5 metre one and it’s fine.

Title: Re: Power lead recommendations
Post by: exfirepro on January 17, 2018, 10:08:09 am

Just noticed Lee had posted while I was typing, so have modified my reply accordingly.

I was going to say that the PilotAware shop www.pilotawarehardware.com only lists 2 metre ones for ‘sale’ but as Lee says, Dave may be able to supply a 1 metre one instead, so worth giving him a try first. If Dave can’t help, you can buy in various lengths from 0.5 to 4 metres direct from www.juicebitz.co.uk - search their site for ‘USB to Micro USB 20awg’ Just a word of warning, I have used these cables up to 2 metres without any voltage drop problems and suspect the longer ones will also be fine, but I have never personally tried using a power cable longer than 2 metres.

Regards

Peter