iFly GPS Forum

I think that on a future device,a pass-thru power plug would greatly simplify the wiring in the cockpit, as most devices coming in the market are 12v ,so you could piggy-back devices. good- by cigarettes lighters spliters adaptor, the best would be an adaptor with 3 or 4 ,3.5mm plugs,and or usb power ports combination, what do you think??

ciao

Quite right Dave. I have what seems like wires everywhere. I don't have much room, I had to place the battery on the passenger side panel. I'll have to find another setup for it now the the temps in Phoenix are getting better.

I have wires running for the iPhone power and GPS antenna, aprs tracker power and GPS antenna, iFly battery power and GPS antenna.

I'll be installing another cig lighter for the tracker and iPhone in the cargo area in the near future just to move the wires out of the way.

As you work through your personal solutions, bear in mind that any external battery that remains attached to the aircraft's electrical system after shutdown will potentially energize the aircraft's electrical system, regardless of the position of the master switch. I too am working on putting my SkyRadar unit on the hat rack in back, powered by its own small 12v battery that in turn is charged by a connection to the aircraft electrical system in flight. A Schottky diode (basically a "one way only" path) between the aircraft system and the small battery may solve the problem, but the thought of a hot mag (and an FAA ramp inspection) has kept me in the "concept" stage.