Reward if found...

[kctyphoon]

Well not really, but a thank you at least..

Looking for an adapter cord. Short - Male USB, (full size) to a female 5.5mm round barrel style connector.. (or whatever that's actually called if it has a name)

So far I can only find one with a Micro USB end, or one with the male barrel plug. I realize I can use ANOTHER adapter coupled with this, but trying to avoid that if I can... Figured I'd give you guys a challenge since I can't seem to find an adapter with these two particular ends.. a 3" or 6" one would be ideal, but something relatively short is fine..

Challenge issued....

 

[rlitman]

Strange request. USB is 5V. The 5.5mm barrel connectors are generally used for 12V stuff. What are you trying to do?

 

[kctyphoon]

Actually trying to see if my micro jump pack that has a USB to charge devices will power the heated jacket.. or am I wasting my time here??

 

[HaroRider]

https://www.sparkfun.com/products/retired/9124

 

[kctyphoon]

https://www.sparkfun.com/products/retired/9124

Yea that would be it.. says retired product with no replacement offered.. lol

 

[HaroRider]

Oopsy. I should of paid closer attention.

 

[CoogarXR]

Take a standard USB cable (you probably have a dozen around the house), chop off the unneeded end, order these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Pcs-2-1mm...230878?hash=item1c6b5b50de:g:uXAAAOSwImRYTNvq

and solder one on. $0.99 out the door

 

[Git]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QHL2PTA/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[gungatim]

pin 1 is +5v, pin 4 is gnd.

cut a cable and solder one up. you must have at least one old iphone or charger cable laying around, and a power supply wall wart you can snip the end off of...

 

[HaroRider]

Just a thought..if the USB is only putting out 5v will it even power the jacket? I think you will be dissapointed if you do rig one up.

The jacket is a 12v jacket correct?

This is not even taking into account the amperage output.

 

[kctyphoon]

Just a thought..if the USB is only putting out 5v will it even power the jacket? I think you will be dissapointed if you do rig one up.

The jacket is a 12v jacket correct?

The battery is 12v or an 18v depending what's used.. no idea if that's what actually is running through the jackets though.. figured it was worth the $3 or so to try.. I remember seeing a video on YouTube of someone using a bigger mini jump pack they rigged up to a jacket, my micro one is a good size for a power source so I figured I'd plug it in and see what happens.

Thought worst case it might only work as if it was on the low setting.

 

[HaroRider]

Even that website I found says that cable is "exotic" lol

I think if you really want to try it you need to rig one up.

 

[kctyphoon]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QHL2PTA/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Looking for that with the opposite USB connection..

 

[Git]

I missed that

Cobble together with this (better than nothing for now)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015OMSQWM/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Brian_WK]

I think you are going to be way under voltage. I would check your pack output for your battery adapter. Im guessing 12v. Sound like the dewalt jacket?
Your jump pack should have a 12v output as that is what would jump a car. But you would need to do some more research otherwise you might fry something.
Post up the model of the micro jump pack?

Also this post http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=282300
edit- I noticed that you posed there back in 2015 as well LOL

Brian

 

[Richard Cranium]

I was expecting to see that you had sat on your dog again.

 

[rlitman]

Actually trying to see if my micro jump pack that has a USB to charge devices will power the heated jacket.. or am I wasting my time here??

AHHH, ok, then I have the answer for you, but it does require a touch of customizing. The USB port supplies 5V, and cannot put out nearly enough current for the jacket, which requires 12V, so that's not an option.

However, the jump cable port is an EC5 connector (at least on every lithium jump pack I've ever heard of). And that port not only puts out 12V, but also puts out plenty of current. So you'll just need to adapt that to a 5.5x2.1mm barrel connector. I did something similar, buying some EC5 solder adapters and connecting it to a $3 obd2 connector to use as a memory saver. There are youtube videos on how to solder to an EC5 connector. It's pretty easy, as it's a gold plated cup. You put some flux on the wire, stick the wire in, heat it up, and fill the cup with solder without getting any on the outside. Then you snap the metal into the plastic (this can only be done ONCE, and will usually seem to snap in from the wrong side; just follow the instructions).

 

[DerekV]

The battery is 12v or an 18v depending what's used.. no idea if that's what actually is running through the jackets though..

Most, if not all heated jackets need 12v. Any 18v adapters (like the M18 power source) just step the voltage down to 12v.

Shouldn't be too hard to get 12v from the jump pack. Should provide a ton of run time without being too bulky too

 

[wolf_from_wv]

http://www.staples.com/StarTech-USB2TYPEN1M-1m-USB-to-55mm-Power-Cable-Type-N-Barrel/product_2418416?cid=PS:GooglePLAs:2418416&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=2418416&KPID=2418416&cvosrc=PLA.google-SALES.Computer%20Accessories%20%26%20Peripherals&cvo_crid=39357180702&cvo_campaign=71700000015225244&gclid=CjwKEAiAwfzDBRCRmJe7z_7h8yQSJAC4corOdBhPuwbHa9MPegQ_MHAxTLl528BcNuUUOgyjyEE1RBoCnBLw_wcB

https://www.amazon.com/Generic-Volt-Barrel-Power-Cable/dp/B00304DZ7I

http://www.mycablemart.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=6493&gclid=CjwKEAiAwfzDBRCRmJe7z_7h8yQSJAC4corOgsLl-e4rJ7pBMcw25aSgGL5a8IxSZc2WGKwGDOwE3BoCoB_w_wcB

 

[rlitman]

http://www.staples.com/StarTech-USB2TYPEN1M-1m-USB-to-55mm-Power-Cable-Type-N-Barrel/product_2418416?cid=PS:GooglePLAs:2418416&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=2418416&KPID=2418416&cvosrc=PLA.google-SALES.Computer%20Accessories%20%26%20Peripherals&cvo_crid=39357180702&cvo_campaign=71700000015225244&gclid=CjwKEAiAwfzDBRCRmJe7z_7h8yQSJAC4corOdBhPuwbHa9MPegQ_MHAxTLl528BcNuUUOgyjyEE1RBoCnBLw_wcB

https://www.amazon.com/Generic-Volt-Barrel-Power-Cable/dp/B00304DZ7I

http://www.mycablemart.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=6493&gclid=CjwKEAiAwfzDBRCRmJe7z_7h8yQSJAC4corOgsLl-e4rJ7pBMcw25aSgGL5a8IxSZc2WGKwGDOwE3BoCoB_w_wcB

While that is almost the connector kctyphoon asked for, there are two issues with this.
First, if he managed to get the jacket connected to the USB port, there is a good likelihood of damaging the USB port on the battery pack, and
Second, The jacket has a male 5.5mm barrel connector, so he needs a female.

This would work with a gender changer, but would be mighty bulky in a jacket pocket:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019IHUE0Q/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[conversekidz]

use this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S6N5I64/?tag=atomicindus08-20 and this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GIF4E08/?tag=atomicindus08-20


You are going to be hard pressed to find a standard USB to a 5.5mm

The current push is for the micro USB to 5.5mm due to the influx of raspberry pie's and arduinos. There is no market for this type of cabling.

 

[wolf_from_wv]

https://www.amazon.com/Electop-5-5x2-1mm-Female-Extension-Adapter/dp/B01LMZBXO8/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1484785694&sr=1-1&keywords=5.5x2.1+female+to+usb

The problem is 5V vs 12V...

 

[kctyphoon]

While that is almost the connector kctyphoon asked for, there are two issues with this.
First, if he managed to get the jacket connected to the USB port, there is a good likelihood of damaging the USB port on the battery pack, and
Second, The jacket has a male 5.5mm barrel connector, so he needs a female.

This would work with a gender changer, but would be mighty bulky in a jacket pocket:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019IHUE0Q/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Alright so question.. using those ports, would the pack be any different than a normal battery? would/could the jump pack push to much current/amperage to the jacket? Or would the jacket only pull what it wanted?

It's the smallest antigravity pack they make.. the sport or micro - forgot what's it's called exactly.

 

[kctyphoon]

https://www.amazon.com/Electop-5-5x2-1mm-Female-Extension-Adapter/dp/B01LMZBXO8/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1484785694&sr=1-1&keywords=5.5x2.1+female+to+usb

The problem is 5V vs 12V...

Ha, guess you win the first prize. (THANK YOU) - Wanna go for the bonus round and find that other connector rlitman posted with a female barrel plug?? Ya might start a new trend on here for the heated jacket crowd..

 

[FigureItOut]

Alright so question.. using those ports, would the pack be any different than a normal battery? would/could the jump pack push to much current/amperage to the jacket? Or would the jacket only pull what it wanted?

It's the smallest antigravity pack they make.. the sport or micro - forgot what's it's called exactly.

No need to worry there. The jacket is basically a big resistor. It doesn't so much "pull" current, nor does a battery "push" current. You essentially have a short circuit, with the jacket allowing no more than a certain amount of current. I forget the exact number for my Bosch jacket, but you participated in my jacket/battery compatibility thread where I posted it, it was under an amp.

 

[kctyphoon]

So I guess I'd just need to connect these two plugs..

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=152292712522

And

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=330902527653

I just emptied the tail bag on my bike the other day and threw the battery tender on it.. brought the jump pack in and thought hmmm, looks like it'll just fit into the jackets battery pocket. Wonder how long it would last..

 

[wolf_from_wv]

Ha, guess you win the first prize. (THANK YOU) - Wanna go for the bonus round and find that other connector rlitman posted with a female barrel plug?? Ya might start a new trend on here for the heated jacket crowd..

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01224CR7A/?tag=atomicindus08-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QJAW9F4/?tag=atomicindus08-20

That's as close as I seem to be able to get...

 

[rlitman]

So I guess I'd just need to connect these two plugs..

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=152292712522

And

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=330902527653...

Exactly. And yes, the jacket will just pull what it needs.

That second link is nice, because the EC5 is pre-soldered (and comes with really nice silicone coated super flexible wire). But the barrel connector is also pre-soldered, so you'd need to splice. I'd suggest this barrel connector instead:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BMWKWC0/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[kctyphoon]

Exactly. And yes, the jacket will just pull what it needs.

That second link is nice, because the EC5 is pre-soldered (and comes with really nice silicone coated super flexible wire). But the barrel connector is also pre-soldered, so you'd need to splice. I'd suggest this barrel connector instead:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BMWKWC0/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Yea that's a good idea.. when I get home after work I'm gonna order that.. thanks.

Amazon lists the jump pack at 7,500mah. So a 7.5 battery pack basically.. if that's accurate that should be something like 7 hours of heat on the high setting.. maybe even a little more..

 

[kctyphoon]

Ordered both parts.. we'll see how it works out when they show up..,