Hey i got a 300W power inverter for my x-box in my car. i seen someone modify it so that he has a switch to turn the inverter on and off. The switch was placed near his cupholder. Does anyone know how to do this? Do i just get any switch cut the wire and place it into the switch?
1. Hook the converter directly to the 12 v cig lighter, place the plug on the wire of the 12 volt.
2. Do the above, only place the switch on the wire that runs to the converter. This allows you use of the cig lighter.
Either way, you can positiion the plug where ever you want as long ask you have a long enough extention...just pay attention to the gauge.
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^ For 300W, it's probably best to connect it to the battery directly. Then use the cig positive to control the relay and put a switch inline between the cig lighter and the relay so that you can turn it on and off but only when the cig lighter has power. The cig lighter is fused at 10A IIRC... 12V x 10A = 120W
Don't forget to put a fuse on the wire from the battery to the inverter.
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Last edited by touringcamry; 03-21-2006 at 12:22 AM.
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**ADAM! A/C button for Gen 5.5 Camry (2005 LE) !! Por favor!
Brake lights aren't broken, I just don't brake.
--Can honestly go to a parts counter and ask for brake shoes for the front brakes.
--Likes long walks on the beach.... once it's lit by a massive bonfire.
my inverter is a 300W max. It does have a on/off switch. it's just very inconvenient to reach under the seat to turn it on and off all the time. I want to place it on a switch so it can look better.
make sure you use a lower gage wire (thicker) to power the inverter on the 30 pin and a the same gage from the 87 pin to the inverter. Also, have a good ground. Scrape away some paint till you see metal and then ground to that.
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It's car audio why not do it!
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No need to do all that. You can utilize the relay that is already built into the inverter. Just pop out the On/Off switch on the inverter, extend the wires, and connect the extended wires to the switch. Mount the switch wherever you want. No need to mess with extra wiring and a relay. Plus you don't have to buy any switch or relay. All you need is some small gauge wire.
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