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Title: Davis USB console power cables on other stations
Post by: SLOweather on October 11, 2018, 11:03:03 AM

We're outfitting our new motorhome, and I want to run a LaCrosse projection clock/thermometer and maybe a separate Lacrosse indoor/outdoor thermometer on USB outlets.

I was all ready to cut and splice some cables when I realized those units use the same size DC connector as the Davis stations, and the same approximate voltage.

I had previously purchased the 6627 Davis USB power cable from Ryan at Scaled Instruments, and tried it.

https://www.scaledinstruments.com/shop/davis-instruments/davis-6627-usb-power-cable-for-vantage-pro2-and-vantage-vue-consoles/

It works perfectly. So, if you have a 4.5-5 volts device that uses that small diameter power connector that you want to run on some sort of USB outlet, give the Davis cable a try. I just ordered 2 more.

Title: Re: Davis USB console power cables on other stations
Post by: miraculon on October 18, 2018, 10:43:38 AM

Thanks for the tip. This would be a very handy option if you have those USB wall sockets.

Greg H.