USB Socket R1200GSA

[hops]

I have a USB power socket on my 2012 1200GSA and would like to power an Insta 360 action camera whilst on the move to increase the operation time. When I plug the power lead in it registers on the devices display but although it does extend the life a bit it still dies after an hour and a half. The output of the socket doesnt seem powerful enough. Can that be altered through the EXCAN software?

I didnt install it but presume it's not hard wired as it did the same with my phone.

 

[Barnoe]

USB sockets can be different.
you need a Q3 USB charger.

I have the Insta360 too, not tried charging on the move, but i have my GoPros and they charge fine.

 

[Wapping]

The easiest way to provide power to just about any camera or phone charger, is via an excellent Thunderbox.

That being said, you do sometimes need to be a little careful as some USB connectors do not work quite as well as they might. For example, I had an Optimate (usually very good) which just cut-out, for no apparent reason. I dug out a cheap ‘Chinese’ eBay one from my box of bits and it was fine.