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EQtomtom300 Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 11:37 am Post subject: |
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Yes i have the 300 to and i to am without mains charger(damn you Tomtom)
I just plug it in when i need it as the cable still fits into the 300 even on the mount i have.
Each to their own i suppose
Didn't want to have the ciggy light on all the time to stop unnecessary battery drain. Only when i needed it.
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wez99 Regular Visitor
Joined: Sep 08, 2004 Posts: 91 Location: Manchester
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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EQ
Is the cut out on the mount to allow the TTG to be plugged in?
John _________________ TomTomGo730 |
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EQtomtom300 Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 9:40 pm Post subject: |
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John,
Couldn't really tell you at the moment, but i'll have a ganders tomorrow and get back to you.
I've just come back from a long drive (only had the 300 recently and was out for a long test run)and i had it plugged in all the way no problems. I've got it set up on a Focus near to the centre vents but have the screen slighty rotated to me so as to gain top view. The base is movable but with the securing screws underneath its at the moment locked into my position, i'll just have to see how long if at all till they work loose but i may even put some loctite on now i have it set up just as a safety net so to speak.
Were you also going for the 215038? or the one that spikebmth mentioned?
Just a side issue if someone finds out where to get an AC power adaptor from can they drop me the details price and code etc....much obliged.
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clandyuk Occasional Visitor
Joined: May 22, 2005 Posts: 19 Location: Hampshire - UK
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 9:52 pm Post subject: |
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I got an AC Adapter from Argos thanks to Mark-Yorkshire for his post.
(Masterplug 2500mA multi-voltage adaptor which converts mains to either 3,4.5,5,6,6.5 or 7v. The TTG300 needs 5v and 2000mA . Cost £14.99 Argos catalog no. 982/8915 ) |
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EQtomtom300 Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 9:55 pm Post subject: |
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clandyuk wrote: | I got an AC Adapter from Argos thanks to Mark-Yorkshire for his post.
(Masterplug 2500mA multi-voltage adaptor which converts mains to either 3,4.5,5,6,6.5 or 7v. The TTG300 needs 5v and 2000mA . Cost £14.99 Argos catalog no. 982/8915 ) |
Cheers for the quick reply much appreciated. 8)
Does it do the job spot on?
If so I'll get me grubby hands on one of those (goes off to find Argos POI)
Cheers clandyuk
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wez99 Regular Visitor
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 10:06 pm Post subject: |
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Yes I ordered the set from GPS4less this afternoon the TT mount &proclip for Renault Megane (not in stock).
Just wondering how the TTG is powered whilst in the mount.
Cheers
John _________________ TomTomGo730 |
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clandyuk Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 10:15 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | Does it do the job spot on |
Sure does :D
Couple of points to note - Has a slider to select output Voltage. Make sure it is set correctly and doesn't get moved. I've put a sticker on mine to remind me.
Also there are a number of output plugs to select - make sure that the polarity is correctly set (+ sign on plug is aligned with the Tip logo on the end socket). Easy to miss for those of us who "really ought to put our reading glasses on" 8)
ATB
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EQtomtom300 Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 10:29 pm Post subject: |
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Cheers for the heads up i'll keep an eye on that.
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EQtomtom300 Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 9:20 pm Post subject: |
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wez99 wrote: | EQ
Is the cut out on the mount to allow the TTG to be plugged in?
John |
Sorry John forgot about this yesterday.
Yes it does seem that if you turn the mount square onto the base then the cutout does allow the connection for the ciggy power a little more room.
As i said with having mine slighty turned towards me it doesn't really matter anyway as there is plenty of room on the left hand side to put TT on the base and then to plug the cable in if needed.
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wez99 Regular Visitor
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Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 9:50 pm Post subject: |
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Thanx very much, should be a much improved method to hold the TT in place. Always worried what would happen to it in a major shunt with the sticky windscreen mount.
John _________________ TomTomGo730 |
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spikebmth Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2005 6:12 pm Post subject: |
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wez99 wrote: | Yes I ordered the set from GPS4less this afternoon the TT mount &proclip for Renault Megane (not in stock).
Just wondering how the TTG is powered whilst in the mount.
Cheers
John |
It depends which mount you ordered, the ......38, does NOT power the TTg, where as the .......39 uses the powered section on exsisting mount, so the TTG is powered as before! |
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wez99 Regular Visitor
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Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2005 7:07 pm Post subject: |
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The mounts (....38) came yesterday, 10 mins later fitted. There is a slight vibration but nothing untoward. _________________ TomTomGo730 |
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Spod Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 12:54 pm Post subject: A fix for power on the 215027 mount |
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I have got a GO Classic and ordered the 215027 mount without realising the problem that you cannot connect the power to the base as the locking thumbscrew is now in the way.
A cheap and easy fix - you need to buy a replacement bolt - 5mm diameter X 20mm long this will replace the thumbscrew bolt and as the head is much smaller there is now enough space to plug the power into the mount.
Rgds,
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BrummyGit Regular Visitor
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Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2005 11:33 pm Post subject: |
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Mine just needed 30 seconds with a file as well as replacing the bolt - easy peasy and works well. The bonus is that as I use the external antenna on mine, I have a complete suction mount for my wifes car as well. |
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