Received my new PIWIS III
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#1383
Hey all .. been in talks about getting PIWIS III to do some work with my Panamera GTS, as well as hopefully future p-cars...
Will have a T470 laptop on the way today... but I also read about power supply needs.... can someone confirm that this would be the right thing? https://www.ebay.com/itm/39364023622...emis&media=SMS
think I read to buy something like that, then cut one end off of some jumper cables, hook up, and done... yes?
Will have a T470 laptop on the way today... but I also read about power supply needs.... can someone confirm that this would be the right thing? https://www.ebay.com/itm/39364023622...emis&media=SMS
think I read to buy something like that, then cut one end off of some jumper cables, hook up, and done... yes?
Not saying it won't work, but has anyone had issues with a power supply with a max of 12.0V?
#1384
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The output is adjustable, at least on mine
siberian
siberian
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Please see item 8, 4 Stage Charging mode and pay attention to the right gauge "jumper" cables to be used depending on model
siberian
siberian
#1387
Oh yep, I see that now - I pulled up the manual from the manufacturers site and it has 3 stage (default) of 13.2V, 13.6V and 14.6V or fixed mode adjustable charging. That's a great feature and a really good deal, think I'll pick one up myself here soon, I've been looking.
https://powermaxconverters.com/product/pm3-12v-series/
https://powermaxconverters.com/product/pm3-12v-series/
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Already in the 997 generation, which has nowhere near the amount of accessories and modules as the newer cars, the mandated current was 40 AMPs. Anyone using less, and a battery charger that is not a fixed constant clean power source is asking for a disaster.
Shop on sites for RV, CB radio, camping and compare prices on the model that suits your car model's needs. For me, 55 Amp was perfect, newer ones 75 or 100 Amps-
JB
Shop on sites for RV, CB radio, camping and compare prices on the model that suits your car model's needs. For me, 55 Amp was perfect, newer ones 75 or 100 Amps-
JB
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mikewire (03-24-2023)
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Although mine never drew that much power even after hours of slugging my way through PIWIS trying to get a VAL for example, the old saying applies:
It's better to have and not need than need and not have...
YMMV of course
siberian
It's better to have and not need than need and not have...
YMMV of course
siberian
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#1392
I need the piwis software.
There are many vendors-here's one, but shop mom and pop sites. Forget Amazon and ebay
https://www.donrowe.com/powermax-pm3...4aAhAcEALw_wcB
JB
https://www.donrowe.com/powermax-pm3...4aAhAcEALw_wcB
JB
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You can also use a power supply from recycled computer power supplies:
https://www.davesrce.com/product-pag...c-power-supply
https://www.davesrce.com/product-pag...c-power-supply
Last edited by JB911; 03-26-2023 at 07:50 PM.
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Z06jerry (03-26-2023)
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Another win for @rnlst_log --great communication and support. My interface showed up in about 2 days from CA via USPS --very surprised!
Using a tablet as a second (touch screen) monitor.
100 Amp power supply
Using a tablet as a second (touch screen) monitor.
100 Amp power supply
Thanks in advanced