#1: Centre Console modification (with Pics and now installed) Author: QuArTz, Location: South CoastPosted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 11:11 am ---- After Spraying my centre console gloss black >>link to previous thread<< I started to think about how I could incorporate a new look with some functionality.
So I collected some spare parts from an old pc and began modifiying another centre console.
I decided to cut out two holes in the console, one as a USB port and the other as a 5v USB charger.
Once I was happy with the sprayed finish I installed the USB cables and added a 12v-5v transformer, this will be connected to the 12v used for the cigar lighter.
My pioneer headunit has a USB socket in the back for reading memmory sticks and charging devices, I've tested all the cables and its ready to go..
So hopefully tomorrow, weather permitting, I will be able to install this and will have some 'fitted' shots.
Opinions allways welcome..
Installed the centre console today, now there's even more cables behind the dash
Gave me a chance to didy them up tho..
All working and imo looks brilliant, no more cables hanging everywhere and the usb cable can come out of the glove box (which was also untidy.
Again opinions welcome..
Thanks for looking Last edited by QuArTz on Sun Feb 10, 2013 10:12 am; edited 2 times in total
#2: Re: Centre Console modification (with Pics) Author: P6RAF, Location: PlymouthPosted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 11:16 am ---- Nice idea !
#3: Re: Centre Console modification (with Pics) Author: lee1985, Location: North WestPosted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 12:06 pm ---- I like it. Love how you aspire to make yours original.
#4: Re: Centre Console modification (with Pics) Author: Gibbins576, Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 12:25 pm ---- really like this mate! where did you get the parts from and could you explain bit more about how you did the 5v one thanks
#5: Re: Centre Console modification (with Pics) Author: michaelbishop, Location: IrelandPosted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 1:41 pm ---- That is brilliant! Love the idea! I'll be checking back for the installed pis!
#6: Re: Centre Console modification (with Pics) Author: macca1411, Location: Westhoughton, LancashirePosted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 2:08 pm ----
QuArTz wrote:
I installed the USB cables and added a 12v-5v inverter, this will be connected to the 12v used for the cigar lighter.
Why do you need Alternating Current. Surely you mean a transformer?
#7: Re: Centre Console modification (with Pics) Author: Timon2210, Location: PalestinePosted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 3:30 pm ---- I love it,job well done
#8: Re: Centre Console modification (with Pics) Author: QuArTz, Location: South CoastPosted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 3:52 pm ----
macca1411 wrote:
QuArTz wrote:
I installed the USB cables and added a 12v-5v inverter, this will be connected to the 12v used for the cigar lighter.
Why do you need Alternating Current. Surely you mean a transformer?
Yeah.. thats right I ment transformer..
#9: Re: Centre Console modification (with Pics) Author: QuArTz, Location: South CoastPosted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 5:12 pm ----
Gibbins576 wrote:
really like this mate! where did you get the parts from and could you explain bit more about how you did the 5v one thanks
Parts were taken from an old PC and the transformer is from eBay.
USB consists of 4 cables and a ground red +ve, black -ve, white and green are for data.
In this case for the 5v I just needed the red & black
#10: Re: Centre Console modification (with Pics) Author: Sk3rry93, Location: NewryPosted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 6:39 pm ---- really like this very original would be very handy on a long journey,
#11: Re: Centre Console modification (with Pics) Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 6:43 pm ---- smart i like it i did a thing like that but i put mine in the ash tray
#12: Re: Centre Console modification (with Pics) Author: Xxjuliexx, Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 8:28 pm ---- Wantoneofthose.com!!
#13: Re: Centre Console modification (with Pics) Author: DJ-, Location: UKPosted: Sat Feb 02, 2013 6:28 am ---- Great idea mate!
#14: Re: Centre Console modification (with Pics) Author: Wayneone, Location: Milton keynesPosted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 4:50 pm ---- Quality idea mate.
#15: Re: Centre Console modification (with Pics and now installed) Author: QuArTz, Location: South CoastPosted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 10:12 am ---- Installed pics now up
#16: Re: Centre Console modification (with Pics and now installed) Author: QuArTz, Location: South CoastPosted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 10:21 am ---- I have another one of these consoles, but with only one USB or 5v socket (buyers choice) once its finished I will post it up forsale..
#17: Re: Centre Console modification (with Pics and now installed) Author: Johnbyron, Location: ScunthorpePosted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 3:22 pm ---- This is brilliant mate , start getting some orders in and you could make some money off this !!!
#18: Re: Centre Console modification (with Pics and now installed) Author: karlfaber2012, Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 3:31 pm ---- Looks really smart I like it.
#19: Re: Centre Console modification (with Pics and now installed) Author: Icetto, Location: Cape TownPosted: Mon Feb 11, 2013 1:08 am ---- Great idea and looks so tidy
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