Cigarette lighter built into PCs

[Mr.Tweak]

http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=7281

[Wiggo]

Yes I was just over there and I immediately thought that this could've saved Mr.C some time on doin' the mod himself but it's a little on the pricey side though. ;)
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[Mr. C]

"Washer for drilling the hole"

What is it they are lighting:p

[SlackMaster]

I saw that too, and I was concerned that a cigarette lighter might cause a lot of draw on the PS. I can't remember if an automotive lighter is on a 15 or 20 amp fuse.

[Wiggo]

8-10amp and will work. ;)

[SlackMaster]

Interesting, I thought it was a bigger draw than that.

[Mr. C]

V x A = W

I'd say it's a pretty good drain, I've never tried mine while playing a game or doing anything intense.

[Red Valdez]

I've seen a LANner with his own cigarette lighter modded into his pooter. He didnt use it for the obvious purpose though - rather for his coffee thermos :)

[Mr. C]

There is a nice variety of 12V appliances on this page;

http://www.jcwhitney.com/catsubpic.jhtml?CATID=3353&BQ=rv

A pizza oven & popcorn popper and he'd be set for the weekend:D

[Wiggo]

Also whippin' a lighter socket plug onto a 120mm fan ya can use it for personal coolin' (ya may need some weight to anchor the fan though as I find that they push themselves across my workbench and ya's should see a 7K Y.S.Tech scream across it). :devil win
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[cypher]

/me doesn't smoke :p

Nice idea though... I wonder when they will have coke dispencer.. :D


w00t!

[Onyx]

Hey guys, my first logon/post in TT forums for a LONG time.

Just the other day I made a cig lighter socket on my new Antec 180AMG case. I needed it to recharge my Tigerlight 8" FBOP, since it isn't available in Aust with 240V A/C charger.

If anyone is thinking of attempting it, don't put it in the centre like the pic from FrozenCPU's pre-made ones, instead put it to 1 side. Because as you plug the cig adapter into it, the plastic faceplate will warp and bend inwards and it'll break if you push too hard. Off to 1 side, it's closer to where the flaceplate grips the edge of the case, which helps with strength.

I wish I have dig cam to show you all. I'm quite proud of my work, as I took all due care and the end result looks factory finish. :)

For my use as a torch/flashlight recharger, it draws 500mA which is a miniscule amount, but yeah there is a worry if you're going to plug in 10Watt+ devices such as Peltier cooled esky, etc.

[Mr. C]

You do make an excellent point Onyx!
He speaks truth.

[Wordbiker]

Added this mod to my girlfriend's machine last night. Found a nice chrome one at WalMart for $3US and did it myself. Oh, she uses it for the intended purpose...:devil:

[Mr. C]

I do like hearing from a fellow do-it-yourselfer:thumb:

I might suggest she allow the business end of that mod to cool a bit before replacing it back in the socket -- what with heat being the concern it is to hardware and all:)