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Re: How to hook up the router without a WAGO connector.

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Originally Posted by DonRotolo View Post
Really? I find that hard to swallow.
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Originally Posted by Jared View Post
The normal 12 volt connectors on the power distribution board won't work. The 12 volt supply at the bottom is always 12 volts, no matter what the battery voltage is. The normal ones with breakers can drop as low as 8 or 9 volts during driving. If you're looking for a quick solution, it's possible to skip the 12 volt to 5 volt converter and connect the radio directly to the 5 volt supply on the bottom of the board, but make sure you get the polarity correct!
Is it possible to hook up directly to the 5v connector at the bottom of the PD board? If so why doesnt everyone do that? Is it just because that port is meant for the camera?