MIO168 charge voltage?

lencuff · Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:16 pm Post subject: MIO168 charge voltage?

Getting so fed up now with failed connectors that I have the wiring for the socket so thinking of making a lead to charge it separately via a decent connector. Anyone know the charge voltage needed? I'm guessing 5V but don't want to mess it up and blow it!!
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Len

mikealder · Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:25 pm Post subject:

If its a Mini USB connector which I think the device has the voltage will be 5V, you need to supply at least 500mA to the device from the regulator circuit although a VReg with 1000mA would be a better solution - Mike

lencuff · Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:33 pm Post subject:

It's the awful multipin connector MIO fitted to this device. 22 pin but I can easily fit an external socket. Thought it would be 5V but just wanted to make sure!
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Len

Pocketgps · Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 12:51 am Post subject:

I have the Medion charging base for the Medion MD95000 (Mio 168 clone).

The mains power supply unit says:

Switching Power Supply
Ouput 5v - 1A max

Just to confirm that the Medion MD95000 is the same unit have a look at my web page HERE (opens in a new window).

M8TJT · Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 9:16 am Post subject:

My 168 charger also says 5v 1A Very Happy

robertn · Frequent Visitor Joined: Feb 06, 2005 Posts: 564

A while back I had the same problem with my 168. I found an internet page that had photos of a couple of solder points, behind the 22 pin connector, that are good for the 5V input point. They are impossible to miss - the size of a small aircraft carrier compared to the pads the 22pin connector is soldered to.

If I can find the info I'll post it here.

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