why don’t we see more boards using an XLR style charge port rather than the much more common barrel jack?
as in to obtain or to build with?
A bit of both. No orientation required on a barrel and swapping with friends is easier
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hey computer guy!
what’s a good 10amp 5.5mm barrel jack charging in/outlets for 'puters?
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Perhaps a little foray into epoxy is needed
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Screenshot the voltages and leave it plugged in for 48 hours and see if they change
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XLR connectors are a hassle and very big
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I know the plastic on a barrel isn’t up to par for over 5amps. Thats why my 8amp is xt90. My bike is 15amps with a PC 3prong connector
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K… thanks…
I know they exist… my search continues…
thanks
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In all fairness, 5.5x2.1 barrel jacks get rather warm at 4A but their convenience beg extra investigations into what’s possible with them.
Maybe a lineup of ceramic ones is in order.
I’m testing a few other ones as well and I think some custom skates take them over those limits.
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Cough cough lime charger cough
Sorry had a gear in my throat
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You cannot get the female part (board side) of those anywhere. I’m already all over that.
You can only find the male ends (charger side) on AliExpress as far as I’ve found.
IF YOU FIND THEM, PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP
Plus those connectors break REALLY easily, like way more easily then 5.5x2.1 barrel connectors
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in all honesty, charging my boards is the most trepidation I experience in esk8s…
crappy chargers, crappy electronics, crappy users…
I’m so glad I read one of your threads about fusing charge ports way back in noobdom
even my first board had a fused charge port… and since that day I’ve only popped one fuse… and that was user error… but much thanks for your wisdom and experience!
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@b264. I’m lost. In terms of vs a normal barrel which we name as 5.5 x 2.1
What sizing is it? They would be 5.5 x 1.75? Doesn’t seem logical to me as they’re bigger
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The OD of the outer wall measures 8.00mm
The ID of the outer wall measures 5.55mm
The OD of the inside pin measures 1.75mm
These plugs can be found, but the jack that this plugs into I have never located
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So… 8 x 5.5?
Nvm I get it 
3am just knocked on my door
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