Forum menu
We have a Garmin Edge 810 and an Edge 520. They take a mini and micro usb respectively.
We need a power only cable for both these items, so we can charge them as we ride, without them going into 'connect mode'and stopping recording.
Can anyone recommend a UK seller for these items?
thanks
Ian
An 810 can be used whilst charging on a normal cable. Don't know about the 520
The 520 will also charge only with a normal cable.
Look for OTG (on the go) cables. I see you've asked the same question on Bearbones, Chris has answered similarly.
If you are handy with a soldering iron you can "convert" a standard USB to an OTG one.
Edit: you might want to get an "up angle" micro USB cable - less likely to interfere with any mounts.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adspec®-Cable-Female-Adapter-Tablet/dp/B00KJQAVTU
Currently unavailable but this is the one I use for my Garmin edge 500
Can you not use a standard cable and disable Bluetooth on your phone to stop it trying to connect??
sorry, some testing here shows that i plug a power source in an out of the 520 without it affecting what its doing.
On my 810, when i unplug the external power it gives me a 15s warning of a shutdown, which i can cancel from the screen. So it appears all is well. I have tried to disable the auto shutdown, bu it doesnt seem to affect this function.
thanks
Ian