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Step 7Test It.

Test It.
If you have a multimeter handy:
There's a simple test to make sure it works. Ladyada explains it in detail in the older instructable.

The basics are:
get a multimeter
set it to test voltage (V with straight lines)
touch two contacts on the USB jack.

The readout should be 5V. Check the image below. You'll need to push the contacts with some force.
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Nov 27, 2007. 3:08 AMkurt1978 says:
Hi, I have done something simulare like you for my GPS. However when I use it, it will charge but also the screen will go into a mode that thinks it is connected with a PC. So i can't see my cart anymore (so i can't use my gps while charging). Is it possible to prevent this so i can use my gps during charging? Thanks Kurt

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