Usb Power

[navskin]

hi i have this converter box that lets me connect my pc to very old analouge TV lol in my other room Via a VGA cable , and what it is that the box has to have power to it so i have a old dell pc of mine to power the box at the moment. i was just woundering if it would be possiable to use one them charger things for an ipod that you plug into the mains (240Vs). i just want to know if it can be done would make my house look alot cleaner ha ha.

thanks

[Rick]

What voltage, current and type of connector does it require m8 ? I can't think of any reason why not, but need more info to be sure.Rick

[navskin]

hi rick it uses a standard usb connection to power from your pc and the bottom of the device it says that is DC5V / 500mA. not sure if that what info you need.

[Rick]

I can't think of any reason why it wouldn't work, and don't see any harm in having a go but I have noticed that not all devices that take a mico usb plug will charge from each others chargers, for example my PDA takes a micro usb charger, however it won't charge a motorolla V3 which also takes a micro usb charger even though both will charge if connected to a pc with the same usb cable. Wouldn't it be easier to run a usb cable alongside the VGA cable ? You can get USB extension leads to get the required length as long as the run isn't too long. As your not using USB to transfer data the 5m rule dosen't apply, so 10m should be ok I think. Sorry I can't give you a definate answer m8 Rick