Hardwiring Roku 3
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Forum Name: Mobile Video, GPS, and Navigation
Forum Discription: Mobile Video Head Units, DVD Players, LCD and TFT Monitors, Navigation, GPS, PS2, PS3, XBox, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=138562
Printed Date: April 27, 2024 at 7:30 AM
Topic: Hardwiring Roku 3
Posted By: alxmlr789
Subject: Hardwiring Roku 3
Date Posted: February 25, 2015 at 7:30 AM
Hey guys,
I am attempting to directly wire a Roku 3 to my video input to my car. The input voltage is 12v according to ROku's website.
What would i need to do to directly wire it to my cigarette ACC and Ground? I would need a fuse (what amp?) and some type of voltage regulator I am assuming.
I can always do a small inverter hardwired into my glove box, but i would rather not have that always in there.
Let me know what you guys think.
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Posted By: oldspark
Date Posted: February 25, 2015 at 8:05 AM
It seems like a 12V device and hence is not suited to 12V automotive systems which are typically 14.2 - 14.4V but may hit 16V, plus spikes etc.
You'd need a buck/boost dc-dc converter rated for 1A output. There are several 2A units available on eBay etc.
The fuse rating should not be higher than the wiring you use but I'd suggest 2A - maybe with 5A or similar wiring.
Its low current should not be a problem for a cig socket. Tho they are generally supposed to be rated at 15A many give problems at only few Amps (problems including fire as well as current incapability).
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