Usb and audio port

[Midnyteryder196]

Alright guys I'm looking at deleting my rear wiper. So thinking about replacing the wiper switch with a blank plate that has 1 or 2 usb ports and a 3.5 mm plug in it. Running 1 of the usb to the usb of my radio and then the other as a power port for charging devices. Then the 3.5mm will also go to the radio too.

My question is what exactly am I looking for in the usb ports? I'm alright with soldering but just don't know what kind of port I'm looking for to mount it in the plate, and the same thing with the 3.5mm port. I've searched eBay some but not for sure what keywords I should be searching..

 

[BlazingTrails]

Something like this?


http://www.ebay.com/itm/us-seller-DASH-FLUSH-MOUNT-AUX-USB-3-5MM-1-8-JACK-MOUNTING-DASHBOARD-DOCK-INPUT-/281276092965?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item417d5c9225&vxp=mtr

I searched "usb 3.5mm Jack"

 

[Midnyteryder196]

That would work.. Thanks! Now to see if they have any with 2 usb ports..

 

[BlazingTrails]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-2-0-A-Male-To-2-Dual-USB-Female-Jack-Y-Splitter-Hub-Power-Cord-Adapter-Cable-/301474083147?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item463141714b

 

[Mounce]

For the charging port, they make some that can be wired directly to 12v and it steps it down but for the port that you're wanting to interface with your radio will have to be an extension from the existing USB port on the radio so that it can transfer data.

Or you could get the splitter deal like Brandon linked and let the radio power both
ports plus get data from whatever two sources are plugged in. Not sure how your radio would like having two media sources plugged into it via USB at once though so the splitter might not work.

 

[BlazingTrails]

It would work for charging, but you are not likely to find a plate with 3.5mm and 2 usb. why don't you just get this and call it a day?

 

[Mounce]

Because it'd be cool and unique to have built in USB ports. I've thought about it before but never did any shopping for the direct wire-in 12v to 5v USB ports. Might actually look about them now since this rustled the mod bug in my head lol

 

[Midnyteryder196]

Bc I already have 1 of those. Lol.. Want something custom

 

[Mounce]

If you can't rig up the current plate after taking the switch out you might be able to work out a deal with semborski (I think that's who it is) for him to 3D print one.

 

[Midnyteryder196]

I thought bout getting a hold of him.. But didn't think he would be interested in taking all the time to make just one plate lol

 

[Mounce]

Wouldn't hurt to ask. He'd just have to take a like time designing it then print it. Don't sound like a huge deal to me but I've never messed around with designing parts so idk.

 

[Midnyteryder196]

I might hit him up.. Be lot easier if I didn't have 4wd.. Lol. But yeah not getting rid of that..

 

[BlazingTrails]

It looks like you have a plan, do it.

 

[coolasice]

they have dual usb without the audio jack... could place the audio somewhere else...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1m-Car-Truck-Dashboard-Flush-Mount-Dual-USB-Male-to-Female-Extension-Cable-Kit-/301557905014?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4636407676

 

[Knucklehead]

I was thing if doing this awhile back after my audio install. I did a a 3.5 port in my full size Chevy it was easy after you figure out what wires your tapping.

. I haven't added the usb port yet. But Chevy does make ones that replaces your cigarette lighter. Came in the newer Chevys or SS silverados I believe. I was just gone go that route. But there pricey.

I'd be interested in a plate drowning on price. Maybe 2.

Would these be blank? Or have 2 USB ports cut out already?

 

[gmc4flash]

I put almost that exact part for the 1st link posted in my avalanche recently when I replaced the existing bose with a pioneer. It works great, howevermost radios do not like "hubs" which is esscentially what you would have with a 2 into 1... So I went with 1 usb and 1 aux in.