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Yet another new gaget -- 3 way 120VAC splitter with two 5VDC USB ports

LoopyBytelooseLoopyByteloose Posts: 12,537
edited 2014-01-06 13:36 in General Discussion
I can't seem to locate these on the internet yet, but I these while shopping for dog food in my local Carrefoure this evening.

Basically, it looks like a 1 to 3 120VAC adaper, but there are also two 5VDC :USB sockets present.

Is this old news, or have I stubbled across a new toy?

Found a link ===> http://www.amazon.com/Monster-Outlets-MP-OTG300-LTOP/dp/B003TXRTNG/ref=pd_sim_e_3

Comments

  • RDL2004RDL2004 Posts: 2,554
    edited 2014-01-06 07:30
    You get one AC outlet and two USB. Similar devices have been popping up for a while. Here's one that's a bit cleaner design (does not protrude far from the wall).

    RCA WP2UWR USB Wall Plate

    http://www.amazon.com/RCA-WP2UWR-USB-Wall-Plate/dp/B005IPMIBQ
  • PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366
    edited 2014-01-06 07:54
    Loopy Byteloose wrote: »
    I can't seem to locate these on the internet yet, but I these while shopping for dog food in my local Carrefoure this evening.

    Basically, it looks like a 1 to 3 120VAC adaper, but there are also two 5VDC :USB sockets present.

    Is this old news, or have I stubbled across a new toy?

    Found a link ===> http://www.amazon.com/Monster-Outlets-MP-OTG300-LTOP/dp/B003TXRTNG/ref=pd_sim_e_3

    Wonder what kind of current they can supply out the USB ports? Be nice for USB powered Parallax boards.

    Looks like it's been around awhile:
    • Date first available at Amazon.com: June 25, 2010
  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    edited 2014-01-06 08:07
    Some of the Amazon reviews say 1.5A across the two USB ports. Kind of wimpy for charging tablets or anything quickly. I'd want 2A per USB port :smile:
  • PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366
    edited 2014-01-06 08:35
    mindrobots wrote: »
    Some of the Amazon reviews say 1.5A across the two USB ports. Kind of wimpy for charging tablets or anything quickly. I'd want 2A per USB port :smile:

    Not too shabby. Better than 500ma. :)
  • RDL2004RDL2004 Posts: 2,554
    edited 2014-01-06 08:56
    You can also get versions that actually replace the existing socket and wall plate for a permanent set up.

    Here is one called U-Socket:

    http://fastmac.com/usocket.php
  • LoopyBytelooseLoopyByteloose Posts: 12,537
    edited 2014-01-06 11:28
    Actually wall sockets with USB outlets. Time to consider some home rewiring projects.

    The implications are that Propeller boards should accommodate a +5 source, even if they don't have a USB interface. It that way, stand alone Propeller projects can just plug into one of these sockets directly... less clutter than wall warts.
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,256
    edited 2014-01-06 13:36
    Interesting for reference, but I won't be rewiring my house any time soon. I have a drawerful for wall wart chargers with a USB port for charging. They work well and are tiny & portable. Seems like everything I buy comes with one and yet another USB mini cable.
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