Reasonably Priced USB-C Outlet

[desertdave]

I bought a new iPad and it requires a USB-C outlet for inflight recharging. Garmin makes a nice unit but it is expensive. Since I will soon be redoing my panel I started hunting for a less expensive alternative.

Here is what I found:

Molex 79540-5067 USB/USB-C Combo $40.95
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail...qZOJWahGj20%3D

Rear Power Plug 34791-0040 $.78
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail...ep5RLvbrNpk%3D

Pins 560023-0421LP $.10 each (Need 2)
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail...maNrDXXg%3D%3D

I am 3D printing a bracket that will mount this on the side tray behind my panel and can send a .stl file if needed.

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[Redline]

Thanks! Been looking for the same thing and hadn't found an option I was happy with.

[FoxbuilderWill]

I've read a number of things about the cheap usb chargers causing noise in the radios. Will you please let us know how this works out for you?

[MikeMarkota]

I know this is about USB-C but in response to the poster asking about a cheap noise USB charger that isnt noisy - this worked for me

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Danzer1]

One caution with those: They are not switched, so the led will eventually drain your battery if not externally switched. I used these that have an internal switch for the LED:

https://www.amazon.com/2-Pack-Charge...0891WJDW5?th=1

They have singles too, and you can always get a usb to usb-c adapter for a few bucks.

[desertdave]

One caution with those: They are not switched, so the led will eventually drain your battery if not externally switched. I used these that have an internal switch for the LED:

https://www.amazon.com/2-Pack-Charge...0891WJDW5?th=1

They have singles too, and you can always get a usb to usb-c adapter for a few bucks.

The USB to USB-C adaptors won't power an iPad. Also, if it is hooked up to a switched power source (which you want on an airplane) it isn't going to drain anything. Everything electrical on my airplane is unpowered unless the master switch is on.

[Danzer1]

The USB to USB-C adaptors won't power an iPad. Also, if it is hooked up to a switched power source (which you want on an airplane) it isn't going to drain anything. Everything electrical on my airplane is unpowered unless the master switch is on.

Suit yourself, just trying to provide some alternatives. You're not the only one that reads your thread. There are plenty of adapters/cords that will provide the required amps/watts to charge IPads. If the adapter/cord was designed on the older USB 2.0 std. they definitely won't cut it. The port I recommend will support up to an Ipad Pro which needs up to 18 watts which requires the highest charge rate of any Ipad I know of.

Have fun!

[Flybyjim]

Try SteinAir for the ports

[desertdave]

A quick update for those who are purchasing newer iPads that need a USB-C. This Molex USB-C outlet has the capacity to run my iPad and charge its battery at the same time. Definitely a worthwhile purchase.

[umberto.orlandi]

Thanks for the update. Any news about possible noise in the radio headset?