PS4/Xbone usage

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by Toombs, Jan 31, 2014.

  1. Toombs

    Toombs Bobtail Member

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    Without an APU is it possible to game on either of these machines? I noticed a few gamers here, what exactly is your set up? It would be nice to be able to use gaming consoles to kill some time.

    AreAPU's or inverters a must? Does PAM Transport or any other company not allow inverters?

    Thanks in advance.
     
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  3. Bandaid

    Bandaid Light Load Member

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    Some companies wont allow large hardwired inverters, some will allow the large ones with permission. Honestly when i first started i bought one of the cobra inverters (700 watt i think) and they plug into 12v. (I haven't heard of a company that won't let you use the ones that plug into cig lighter/12v plug)

    My setup (no apu)-Xbone, 32" led, 2500w hardwired inverter... also have laptop ect... batteries are ok for roughly 5 hours (without truck running)... summer time using opti idle no worries since truck runs pretty constantly
     
  4. Toombs

    Toombs Bobtail Member

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    Scratch that, may be wrong on my numbers. Any others with experience on the matter?
     
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  5. CargoWahgo

    CargoWahgo Road Train Member

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    1500 watt inverter.

    Hook one end to each of the end batteries and check the buss fuse (doesn't have to be good but you'd rather have it good)

    You can run it for around 2 hrs then start the truck up every hour for a couple minutes.

    Bought a ps3 when conways detention was 3 hrs before they started charging. Good for those rainy days or if you are forced to park in Gary idiana or the like.

    Very easy to install like changing a wiper blade.
     
  6. CondoCruiser

    CondoCruiser The Legend

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    They use between 150-200 watts depending on the model. Add that with a TV about 2-3 hours sounds right.


    Which one is better between the PS4 and Xbox? I've been thinking about getting one. Last one I owned was a PS2. :)
     
  7. Toombs

    Toombs Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for replies. I understand it can be easy but is it also safe just plugging it, don't I need to solder anything?
     
  8. CondoCruiser

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    The only one you can plug in a lighter is the 400 watt inverter. I can't tell you about a gaming console but when I first started it would handle a TV and DVD player. They do make a 800 watt inverter with alligator clips you clip on the battery. That would more than handle it. Just a little extra work setting things up each time.
     
  9. CondoCruiser

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    Application Typical Watts (pdf copy, last number is wattage)
    USB Devices:
    iPod N/A
    Blackberry N/A
    MP3 Player N/A
    Appliances:
    Can Opener 100
    Electric Knife 100
    12” 3-Speed Fan 250
    Mixer/Blender 300
    Food Processor 400
    Portable Vacuum 550
    Mini-Refrigerator 600 (My dorm fridge took 150 watts to start the compressor and cruised on 70 watts)
    Toaster Oven 1000
    Coffee Maker 1000
    Microwave Oven 1000 MIN. (from experience a 700 watt microwave is the smallest on the market and it needs a 1500 watt inverter)
    Audio/Visual Equipment:
    DVD Player 35 (est)
    BluRay Player 35
    Mini CD Changer System 50
    15” LCD Flat Panel TV 156
    19” LCD Flat Panel TV 168
    22” LCD Flat Panel TV 168
    26” LCD Flat Panel TV 170
    32” LCD Flat Panel TV 170
    2 Amp Stereo Amplifier 240
    Mobile Office Equipment:
    Inkjet/Bubblejet Printer 40
    Laptop Computer 50
    Fax Machine 120
    20” LCD Monitor 120
    24” LCD Monitor 150
    Laser Printer 800
    Application Typical Watts
    Battery Chargers:
    Laptop Computer Charger 25
    Cellular Phone Charger 25
    Camcorder Charger 25
    7.2V Cordless Drill Charger 25
    Cordless Saw Charger 35
    Hot Melt Glue Gun 40
    Power Tools:
    Finishing Sander 190
    1/4” Drill 300
    Soldering Gun 300
    6” Bench Grinder 400
    790 F Heat Gun 400
    3/8” Reversible Drill 700
    10 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum 900
    6” Circular Saw 950
    Router 1000
    1200° F Heat Gun 1000
    Disk Sander 1200
    14” Chain Saw 1200
    Pumps:
    1/6 hp Submersible Sump Pump 880
    1/4 hp Submersible Sump Pump 925
    1/3 hp Submersible Sump Pump 1050
    1/2 hp Submersible Sump Pump 1400
     
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  10. TexTrucker

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    My setup. The company I work for has apu's in all their trucks with an optional 1500w inverter. Runs my ps4 with 32" flat-screen flawlessly. One word of caution, at least with the way mine is wired, when I start my truck, the inverter shuts down for a second, thus shutting off your system. This will cause the ps4 to boot in safe mode and do a system check. Also has a chance of corrupting saved game data.

    As far as ps4 vs xbox 1..I went with ps4 after reading numerous reviews. The hardware is apparently better for future technology. The main issue with both of these systems currently is the lack of actual games on the market. Plus the ps4 is 100 bucks cheaper.
     
  11. Smoking Bandit

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    Xbox has better games though.
     
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