2022-07-05, 09:09 PM
I'm a software guy and new to installing new electrical on my boat. My boat has a panel switch for "Instrument" that lights the analog instruments at the helm (RPM, compass, etc) and I plan to tie into it for powering my new OP Pi4 system. If anyone has any diagrams of how they power (12v) their system then please let me know and I'll try to glean from what you have.
If not, my questions are:
- Do I assume correctly that the 12v coming from the battery (via the panel) needs a converter to any/each components like the pi, powered USB hub, monitor, AIS, etc. as well as an appropriate fuse between the converter and the component?
- Can one converter, say 12v->5v/3A, be used by all components with such power ratings or does each need their own converter?
Thanks for the help! -don
If not, my questions are:
- Do I assume correctly that the 12v coming from the battery (via the panel) needs a converter to any/each components like the pi, powered USB hub, monitor, AIS, etc. as well as an appropriate fuse between the converter and the component?
- Can one converter, say 12v->5v/3A, be used by all components with such power ratings or does each need their own converter?
Thanks for the help! -don