Powered Hub which runs off 12V?

[glend (Glen)]

I am looking for a powered USB hub which can run off my dark site battery system (12V). I have a 7 port MBeat hub in the observatory but it uses a 5V power supply (AC). I suppose I could run the MBeat off a small inverter but that seems complicated. What do you suggest?

[Merlin66 (Ken)]

I have a similar need with my 6 port powered hub.
The solution was to use a Jaycar 12v converter this gives me sufficient power (60W) at various voltages including 6V for the hub. No issues, no drama.

https://www.jaycar.com.au/60w-regula...aptor/p/MP3478

[I.C.D (Ian)]

Hi Glen you could try Jaycar they have this type DC to DC Step Down Voltage Converter Module CAT.NO: AA0236 it may work for you
Ian

[AndrewJ]

Gday Glen
I bought one of these from my local MSY on runout
https://www.amazon.com/ORICO-Chargin.../dp/B00JP47EFG
Runs happily off 12.8V, but is now harder to find as its outdated
Just look for USB hubs which have integrated "charging ports"
as most of these utilise a 12V power supply
ie https://www.amazon.com/HooToo-9-Port...X4RBKZVA8873FB
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014ZQ07NE..._t3_B01FRUJBMA
Andrew

[RickS (Rick)]

StarTech do a range of 12V hubs. I have a couple that I have been running at 13.8V for a few years now and they haven't missed a beat.

Cheers,
Rick.

[Merlin66 (Ken)]

Andrew, et al,
Caution with those "USB chargers" when used to power a USB Hub... there may not be sufficient amps for all the gear working through the hub....
(Edit) Andrew, sorry...just re-read your message - you refer to USB hubs WITH built-in USB charge ports, not using a USB charger to power a hub. My mistake.

[glend (Glen)]

Thanks guys, looks like a trip to Jaycar is the local solution.

[AndrewJ]

Gday Ken
No probs.
When i was digging a few years back, i got told the units that had dedicated "charge ports" in them needed the higher voltage supply to get enough headroom for the chargers. Some used 9V supplies and a few used 12V. It looks like the proliferation of devices that now need charging means there are more 12V hub units around now.

( Its like finding motherboards with true COM and LPT ports. Once you know what to look for, you can refine your searching )

Andrew

[JimsShed (Jim)]

umart.com.au have them. I bought one last week. Volans brand. A few different models. All run off 12volt DC