Can you install a DIY built-in USB charger?

[alexaescht]

So I think if space allowed, I'd do the following:

Connect an extra cigarette lighter socket using the link from the_hawk
Plug the current iPad USB charger I have into it (under the centre console)
Run a USB extension cable (male to female) from the charger to the blank in the centre console and attach it somehow.

I just think that getting under the centre console would be a pain. Tips?


Thanks

[The_Hawk]

I've never done a Polo 6R before, but I'd usually start with popping off the gear shift surround and working my way up/forward (there is usually some screws in there). Other times you have to work from the radio or AC and back down. Trim removal tools are something most people will need at some point too:
http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/onl...d=282096#Cross

This might help (although is probably for a LHD vehicle)



Probably don't need this one, but here you go anyway:

[alexaescht]

I've never done a Polo 6R before, but I'd usually start with popping off the gear shift surround and working my way up/forward (there is usually some screws in there). Other times you have to work from the radio or AC and back down. Trim removal tools are something most people will need at some point too:
http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/onl...d=282096#Cross

This might help (although is probably for a LHD vehicle)



Probably don't need this one, but here you go anyway:

Thanks again Aaron,

I might give this a go eventually but it looks a bit tricky. Those diagrams are a big help though

[JustCruisn]

This is my solution for my MK4, home made 12v to 5v regulated power supply, with 3 headers.

I have one line to the Navman, and another to a micro USB in the dash cubby for phone charging.

[alexaescht]

This is my solution for my MK4, home made 12v to 5v regulated power supply, with 3 headers.

I have one line to the Navman, and another to a micro USB in the dash cubby for phone charging.

Looks good!

[Hillbilly]

You can buy those little boards as a kit from some ****y Smith stores or Jaycar Have used them for stepdowns to run rear view cameras on caravans. Jaycar Part no KA1797 $7.95 Or a better one with 4 amp output KC5463 $17.95

[scobb]

Pretty happy with the solution I came up with, with a USB extension cable wired back to the fuse box. Allows me to plug in any USB powered device e.g. my iPhone and TomTom. Very discreet and no dangling cables when not in use. Just need to remove the pillar trim and cut a USB-sized hole in it.

[Hillbilly]

Pretty happy with the solution I came up with, with a USB extension cable wired back to the fuse box. Allows me to plug in any USB powered device e.g. my iPhone and TomTom. Very discreet and no dangling cables when not in use. Just need to remove the pillar trim and cut a USB-sized hole in it.

Looks neat but would only give 12v wouldnt it

[scobb]

No, 5v, via a regulator, similar to JustCruisn's solution (sorry, should have been clearer in my post).

[Hillbilly]

No, 5v, via a regulator, similar to JustCruisn's solution (sorry, should have been clearer in my post).

Ah yes makes a difference or you would have a molten mass on the end LOL