so i have a pioneer headunit, and from the back of it is a USB cable that i plug my memory stick with my tunes on it......or if i unplug it, i can charge my phone and use a mini to usb cable...it all works fine like that....what i want to do is use IF possible is use a "Y" connector from the usb of my radio HU, that will split to the phone for charging and other half for my memory stick.? thanks for any help.
USB "Y"
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The Original USB Splitter Cable - Charging+Data - 877.522.3779 - USBFireWire.com
If you Google "usb splitter" lots of options.
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You might do better with a USB hub than a splitter. Not sure what the radio will do with multiple sources sending it information. Just another idea.
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One thing to understand is that USB is a digital connection. Its not like a analog connection that you can just split like you want. In order for the usb splitter or hib to work, the host needs to support managing a data thru a hub.
I would be surprised if it works.
Just get a usb charger for the lighter plug.
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I wouldn't do it mainly because of the fact that your putting additional load on the +5v output side. In theory it will work IF your radio never sees the phone as a "disk drive". Because it's just simply ignoring it anyway and using the USB as a charge port. And it's seeing the USB stick as a disk drive.
HOWEVER the USB memory stick is pulling a small amount of power from the head unit all the time. So over time having both plugged in could kill the USB port on the radio.
NOW let's say that someone gets in and does not realize that it's split the way you have it and they plug their memory stick in. The radio will be just fine. It's will show nothing is plugged in and as soon as they unplug their memory stick it will work again. BUT what if they get in and plug their phone in. NOW you have a problem. You could be pulling way more power than the radio can handle.
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I ruined my MB Quart head unit trying to plug in my phone and a memory stick. I have a separate plug now for charging and a port for the usb.
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ok thanks everyone...it appears that using seperate charge is way to go..now to get the STUFF haha to do this...ttyl..
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This is the USB Panel mount I used it was about 6 bucks and the powered port with cover are on Amazon for dirt cheap. -
I just us a cigarette usb plug in with 2 outputs. Cost $5 on Ebay and I plug it into the socket between the seats. Have not tried it with radio but 32gb in the glove box has all the music I need.
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Install a couple of accessory plugs.
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I need those and the talent to do that lol
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I need those and the talent to do that lol
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Its easy.
I would love to know how
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Well today is your lucky day....
Let me grab some Dr Pepper... Ill be right back
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Just let me know your address and I'll send you a case of Dr Pepper
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OK, do you know how too remove the side plastic from the console?
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I haven't done it but I think I saw it in an install video
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