JakeRich

Originally Posted by tamvu100

Kenban, sorry if you've already covered this one.... What about a USB Y-splitter? I saw one advertised on PPCtech.com. One end is the interface and it splits so you can plug the other USB connector into another USB port. Would this mean that you effectively get 500mA x2 = 1000mA? If so, wouldn't this be enough to charge & sync the x50v even in some of the worst conditions (i.e. battery below 45%)? Thanks for all the awesome info so far.

That would depend on the way the motherboard or USB board was configured. If it could provide 500 mA to every port simultaneously, then it might work for the 1100 mAh battery and for the 2200 mAh battery if it was pretty well charged. If the 2200 mAh battery was discharged, it alone would draw 925 mA, and the Ax another 400 or so, which would exceed the 1000 mA that such a cable might make available.

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Rockwell108

Originally Posted by SeanX

I just got my sync and charge cable. Turn sout to be a sync and discharge cable. Sucked my battery down to 50% in 30 minutes. I am trying to get a reply from sendio now.

I like to call it a sync and suck cable. you hafta turn it off to charge it...boo

csc12345678

Would this work ?

I have a Dell USB Travel Sync cable. I also have a "Y-cable":

- 2 USB-A (male) to the PC (got this from my old external harddisk. Design to draw more power from the PC)
- 1 USB mini-B (male) to the device

I'm looking for a converter: mini-B (female) to USB-A (female). If I can find this converter, then I can join the mini-B to my USB Travel Sync cable.

My questions is would this work ? From reading the first article in this thread, it seems like the x50 would not charge using the Dell cable because of the wiring. I can do a test.. which lead to my other question. If this does not work, would it damage my PC or my x50 ? Are all these USB cable, converters follow USB standards so that I can use the cable safely.

Thanks.

Skawrpion

Originally Posted by rob61280

hi do you have a link to where to buy that cable from? cheers R

http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProdu...duct_Id=191843

Ivan Awfulitch

And remember if you buy from Belkin, enter the friends of Belkin coupon code 12345. It takes 50% off the purchase price. This cable drops to $15.

Works on anything you buy from them

Originally Posted by Skawrpion

http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProdu...duct_Id=191843

jnguy

I'm having issues again. After plugging in my unit, which was dead in terms of batteries into one of those USB Sync cables... it refuses to turn on... Anyone have any ideas?

mathmos_man

Originally Posted by Ivan Awfulitch

And remember if you buy from Belkin, enter the friends of Belkin coupon code 12345. It takes 50% off the purchase price. This cable drops to $15. Works on anything you buy from them

I'm having real probs trying to find a car x50v/TomTom BT receiver all in one charger.... i tried Ebay.. but the only one (from buybits.com) wudnt supplu enuff mA to charge the axim... even with the BT disconnected....

I checked the belkin UK website and no x50 car chargers... just available on the US website.... anyone know of a solution for a Brit?

deathabides

Originally Posted by pcramwinckel

yes, l tried with 4 x 1.5 v regular alkaline batteries and it did not work 'cause total is then 6v and the axim circuitry-protect kicks in. When using 4 x recharchagable ni-m batteries of 1.2 v 1800mAh each, it worked fine, regardless of the Axim battery size [i.e. the 1100 or 2200 mAh battery]. I also tried a 12 car adaptor for the axim 50 v ; it worked fine for giving power to the axim and the GPS CF Card, by maintaining the axim in a constant -on- state, but did not charge the axim battery, whether in -on- or -off- position.

Really? I tried 4 2400mAh rechargables in the Arkon USB Powerbank and from what I could tell it didn't charge my x50v. Ended up buying the Socket's power pack and hopefully that will work.

Does anyone know if the Boxwave minisyncs work for charging? Or is it still the power supply that matters? I was thinking because of the smaller cord they might have limited somehow?

Sharky611

Ok, after having read this whole thread and still not finding the answer, can someone answer this question:

Can you charge via USB using the Travel Sync cable from Dell's website? (Part number 310-5962)

The cable has a port to plug in the AC adapter from the cradle, but to me that kind of negates the whole purpose of having a travel sync cable. Will it charge without the AC adapter being plugged in?

I'm trying right now to charge my Axim with what is essentially a dead battery. The charge light is coming on, but it doesn't appear to be charging (been charging for ~1 hour and still will not turn on). Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Wayne Mahon

Yeah can we get a list of what works and what doesn't? This thread is back and forth.

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Kenban

Originally Posted by Sharky611

Can you charge via USB using the Travel Sync cable from Dell's website? (Part number 310-5962) The cable has a port to plug in the AC adapter from the cradle, but to me that kind of negates the whole purpose of having a travel sync cable. Will it charge without the AC adapter being plugged in? I'm trying right now to charge my Axim with what is essentially a dead battery. The charge light is coming on, but it doesn't appear to be charging (been charging for ~1 hour and still will not turn on). Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Yes you can charge using that cable. The only problem is it only does it when the axim is off. And it will charge slower then the unit would using the power adapter but this is actually how the axim is designed.

Wayne I will not create a list if someone else wants to try its up to them. But I don't think it will be that helpful really. Cable design does play into this somewhat but there is also the source of power for the cable (sometimes a wall plug sometimes your computer) and what some people consider working others would not. At best I could see a table that tells you how the power pins on the cable are connected. It all comes down to USB ports were never designed to supply the kind of power the axim x50 series needs to charge. Yes many computers can supply enough power but others cannot and it could damage the computer. I would just stick with a cable that is wired in the same way the original Dell cables are (really I would just stick with a Dell cable).

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PLEASE keep the following in mind when buying x50v charging accessories.
The x50v requires 630mA to charge the 1100mAh battery and 925mA to charge the 2200mAh battery while USB specs say a USB port can provide at max 500mA.

lakis21

Originally Posted by Skawrpion

http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProdu...duct_Id=191843

Hi, this also working with x50v; because it is saying charger for x50!
I just need to use x50v with the original battery in my car with destinator 3! I have tried 3 different cables, but all of the they are flickering (the display).
If it does not any other link....

JakeRich

There is not, and cannot be, a list of cables that work. The reason for that status is that the cables don't matter that much--the power supply to which they are connected does. If the USB port, or power plug, or wall wart, or whatever that the cable connects to that provides power doesn't provide sufficient power, it won't charge, can't charge or will charge only with the X50 powered off, and then perhaps slowly. Bottom line: You need 5v, almost 2A (2000 mA) to GUARANTEE that you can charge the X50 under all conditions. And to run and charge at the same time, that 5v, 2A needs to be applied to the right pins on the connector. Applying less power will eventually lead to a "flickering" situation, or a dead battery. Applying the power to the "other" pins will result in charging or running, but not both together.

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NotTooSure

I initially bypassed 3rd party charging cable issues in my car by simply using a common automobile DC to AC inverter - to which I connected my X50v using the Dell AC adaptor. After I had my X50v for a few weeks for convenience I picked up a no-name 3 in 1 kit with retractible cable from Tangshop.com that has the right voltages and works well at home and in the car. More recently I picked up the Belkin 3 in 1 kit to keep in my second car - advantage is a longer cable. Both 3 in 1's will charge the X50v on DC while it is connected full-time via Bluetooth to my GPS receiver and cellphone modem. Both also will recharge and sync simultaneously when using only the USB cable between X50v and my laptop or desktop. Also, no problems charging with the AC plug/USB cord combination. BTW - I picked up the Globalsat BT-338 a month ago and its SIRF III chipset puts my other six GPS receivers to shame for sensitivity, capture speed, and accuracy. This one is a definite keeper!