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Re: How to power Mini-PC on robot?

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Originally Posted by Kevin Sevcik View Post

EDITx2: Since it looks like you need that ID pin, you're back to first or third party laptop chargers. this might work if the OD of that connector is right. I'm afraid this is going to be a little hit or miss to get this working, though. Can you post the model number of the stock AC-DC adapter? If it can be matched up to a corresponding laptop, then you just have to find a car charger that's compatible with that laptop.
Yes, there is a center pin for the charger.

I will post a picture tomorrow of the official charger brick. Hopefully, we can figure something out. Thanks for the help thus far!

EDIT: Now that I think of it, I believe there was a third white wire when we stripped of the connector to test with our DC-DC adapter. Maybe we just have to apply a certain voltage on that wire and it will work?
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