2026-08-29 11:43 UTC
@Maker_of_Things@cupoftea.social @hollowman@fosstodon.org
I just plugged it into the 12V socket inside and put it on the dash in the sun.
The Vauxhall Zafiria 12v sockets stayed on even when the car was turned off and locked.
Looking at how to fit it to my Kia Niro ev and it is proving a pain, there doesn't seem to be an accessable permanent 12v inside the cabin.
(EV's also suffer from the 12V getting low when parked up)
Although someone has suggested plugging itin the OBDC port as that does have a straight +12 to it.
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@Maker_of_Things@cupoftea.social 2026-08-29 12:16
@BrianSmith950@mas.to Yes, I have found that the 12V sockets in the Octavia are always live, so I can have things left on charge, torch, electric screwdriver for the roof rack, etc. The 12V sockets on the MG5 are off when the car is off. That makes it a pain to tap into a live circuit. I have been thinking of just having a direct connection to the battery, and an Anderson connector hidden in the grille, so I can plug in my battery charger/boost pack from outside without having to open the door, and the bonnet. @hollowman@fosstodon.org