3D AM Adapter

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purds
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Re: 3D AM Adapter

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Sounds like a problem with the pins not making contact properly to me.

Connecting via the USB port goes straight into unit socket and doesn't use the pins - this works ok.
You know you have voltage across the pins but the power doesn't reach the Zumo - so likely the pins aren't connecting properly I would guess.
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Re: 3D AM Adapter

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purds wrote: Tue May 09, 2023 4:19 pm Sounds like a problem with the pins not making contact properly to me.

Connecting via the USB port goes straight into unit socket and doesn't use the pins - this works ok.
You know you have voltage across the pins but the power doesn't reach the Zumo - so likely the pins aren't connecting properly I would guess.
I'm not so sure as the zumo is turning on when the bike is powered up

When I was having issues it was the charge controller not putting enough voltage out but @Don has replaced that

One thing I did notice on mine though is when it stopped charging if I turned the screen brightness down it would start to charge again

Have you also tried to start the bike then fit the zumo? as on BMW bike there is a short interruption of the power on all auxiliaries when you hit the starter
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Re: 3D AM Adapter

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:cry:
Stu wrote: Tue May 09, 2023 6:58 pm
purds wrote: Tue May 09, 2023 4:19 pm Sounds like a problem with the pins not making contact properly to me.

Connecting via the USB port goes straight into unit socket and doesn't use the pins - this works ok.
You know you have voltage across the pins but the power doesn't reach the Zumo - so likely the pins aren't connecting properly I would guess.
I'm not so sure as the zumo is turning on when the bike is powered up
Good point 🙄
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purds wrote: Tue May 09, 2023 7:12 pm :cry:
Stu wrote: Tue May 09, 2023 6:58 pm
purds wrote: Tue May 09, 2023 4:19 pm Sounds like a problem with the pins not making contact properly to me.

Connecting via the USB port goes straight into unit socket and doesn't use the pins - this works ok.
You know you have voltage across the pins but the power doesn't reach the Zumo - so likely the pins aren't connecting properly I would guess.
I'm not so sure as the zumo is turning on when the bike is powered up
Good point 🙄
Don't write it off though as it might just be enough to turn it on and not charge it
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Thanks Purds and Stu, I will persevere with the unit and try what you suggest and hopefully the unit will start charging. Kind Regards to you both for your help.
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Good luck Don - hope you sort it
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