Anyone have this, CoolIT Systems Chiller

ranger1033 · 17-April-06, 09:12 PM

i thought this was cool so I been thinking of getting one of these and was wondering if anyone had one, my question about this is i know it plugs into any usb, but was wondering is there a way to not just have it hook to a computer,since the computer needs to stay on so it will continue to keep your drink cold, does anyone know do they make a 12 volt power usb so i could say hook it up next to the bed while i watch tv, or is there something else out there that has a way to keep my drinks cold.

http://www.frozencpu.com/toy-09.html

Nerdz · 17-April-06, 09:18 PM

So you want to have a power adapter that goes into the wall right? Assuming you want to cut into the cord, just get a 12V Wall wart capable of supplying the needed current. Or use a 5V one, which would probably be cheaper (since these things are abundant ).

If you dont want to cut into the cord, buy a female (the one that plugs into that one..lol) and cut one end off. The 2 leads you are concered about is the Black (-) and Red(+). I wouldnt worry about the other 2, unless the thing comes with software to control it O.o

5VDC/4A
$8.49
http://bgmicro.com/prodinfo.asp?sid=...cri=5v&stype=3

5V/3A
$4.95
http://bgmicro.com/prodinfo.asp?sid=...cri=5v&stype=3

EDIT-ok now Im done, you may read and reply

Fire Hawk · 17-April-06, 09:22 PM

Im very sure that USB devices run on 5V from the system. Perhapse you could grab a 5V DC power supply and either mod a plug into the chiller or mod a USB type connector to the power supply.
Looks like a fun... thing...
my vocabulary is very... big.
It would probably be more effective if there was an insulating sleve type sleve wrapped around the drink.

ranger1033 · 17-April-06, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerdz


	So you want to have a power adapter that goes into the wall right? EDIT-IM NOT FINISHED, wait a bit Im not done talking!

Yes you are correct would like to plug it into the wall if is possible with hooking it to the computer

Nerdz · 17-April-06, 09:24 PM

Lol, I said not to reply

Read my post now.

Fire Hawk · 17-April-06, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerdz


	Lol, I said not to reply Read my post now.

Sorry, I didnt get it... Im slow
lol

godfoot · 18-April-06, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ranger1033


	...or is there something else out there that has a way to keep my drinks cold.

Ummm, ice?

Sorry, couldnt resist.

ranger1033 · 18-April-06, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by godfoot


	Ummm, ice? Sorry, couldnt resist.

LOL, I knew someone would say that sooner or later.

Cyno01 · 18-April-06, 07:40 PM

Find an old (or no-name) iPod power adapter. 5v with a USB plug.

ranger1033 · 18-April-06, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyno01


	Find an old (or no-name) iPod power adapter. 5v with a USB plug.

Thanks Cyno01, i will see if i can find some thing that works i have not ordered it let, i was just wondering if anyone would have had one and what there opinion on it would have been, although it says to plug it into a usb on your computer to get power to run it full time, i was just looking for a alternative way to get power to it instead of using my computer. Such as a wall socket for a power source.
Do you think yourself it would be worth buying or just a waste of money.

Cyno01 · 18-April-06, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ranger1033


	Thanks Cyno01, i will see if i can find some thing that works i have not ordered it let, i was just wondering if anyone would have had one and what there opinion on it would have been, although it says to plug it into a usb on your computer to get power to run it full time, i was just looking for a alternative way to get power to it instead of using my computer. Such as a wall socket for a power source. Do you think yourself it would be worth buying or just a waste of money.

It'll keep a can of soda colder longer, but dont expect it to chill down a room temp can, or cool anything not in a can real well. But if you want one, go for it. I love USB gadgets, i've got fans, lights, mousepads, hell i have a USB dance light!

ranger1033 · 18-April-06, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyno01


	It'll keep a can of soda colder longer, but dont expect it to chill down a room temp can, or cool anything not in a can real well. But if you want one, go for it. I love USB gadgets, i've got fans, lights, mousepads, hell i have a USB dance light!

Ok that is cool Cyno01, so if i had a 12 pack already chilling in the fridge and took one out it should keep it at the temp it was when it came out of the fridge.

Thanks Nerdz, for the link on what part i would need.

Nerdz · 18-April-06, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ranger1033


	Thanks Cyno01, i will see if i can find some thing that works i have not ordered it let, i was just wondering if anyone would have had one and what there opinion on it would have been, although it says to plug it into a usb on your computer to get power to run it full time, i was just looking for a alternative way to get power to it instead of using my computer. Such as a wall socket for a power source. Do you think yourself it would be worth buying or just a waste of money.

I Think it would be worth Buying. Now if y ou want to get a bit more complex (yet stay simple) You could use a switch to switch between the 2. Use a SPDT switch, and have ground as a common connection. Switches are pretty cheap, and you can get (or build) a small box (or even mod it into one of the PSU's or the cooler unit itself) to house it in. If you plan to go along with this idea, I can provide a schematic. Just let me know and I'll post.

ranger1033 · 18-April-06, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerdz


	I Think it would be worth Buying. Now if y ou want to get a bit more complex (yet stay simple) You could use a switch to switch between the 2. Use a SPDT switch, and have ground as a common connection. Switches are pretty cheap, and you can get (or build) a small box (or even mod it into one of the PSU's or the cooler unit itself) to house it in. If you plan to go along with this idea, I can provide a schematic. Just let me know and I'll post.

Thanks Nerdz, i just found a really good article on it saying it is not worth buying it

, to bad i was willing to give it a try out, but after reading the article on it you will see why it is not worth buying.

Here is the full article on it for everyone to checkout before they think of buying it.
http://www.thetechzone.com/?m=show&id=487

Again Thanks to you Nerdz for your help.

And also Thanks to Cyno01 for his help to.

Cyno01 · 18-April-06, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ranger1033


	Thanks Nerdz, i just found a really good article on it saying it is not worth buying it , to bad i was willing to give it a try out, but after reading the article on it you will see why it is not worth buying. Here is the full article on it for everyone to checkout before they think of buying it. http://www.thetechzone.com/?m=show&id=487 Again Thanks to you Nerdz for your help. And also Thanks to Cyno01 for his help to.

No problem. I have seen pelt drink coolers that worked, but they were usually integrated into the cup itself for better heat transfer. And ran at more than 5v.

In fact, heres a link to the project. It would be cool if, like in that review, the plate on the bottom was convex and matching the curviture of a can bottom for better contact so it would cool down the whole can.

Nerdz · 18-April-06, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ranger1033


	Thanks Nerdz, i just found a really good article on it saying it is not worth buying it , to bad i was willing to give it a try out, but after reading the article on it you will see why it is not worth buying. Here is the full article on it for everyone to checkout before they think of buying it. http://www.thetechzone.com/?m=show&id=487 Again Thanks to you Nerdz for your help. And also Thanks to Cyno01 for his help to.

That article does raise a good Point, but what if you had a metal cylinder to actually hold the cup too (I forgot what they are called)

edit- Cyno beat me to it, I couldnt find that link. But ya, if you could get that metal cup holder, Im sure it would work better.

ranger1033 · 18-April-06, 09:26 PM

Now come to think of it , i think i have actually seen electric thermos or cups for heating and cooling at the truck stops, the only thing i am not sure of is i think they where ac plugs that go into a cigarette lighter, i will check it out sometimes tomorrow, i be stopping at Walcott, Iowa at the Iowa 80 T/A truck stop they have tons of stuff there to check out. And i will let you guys know if they have anything good.

Nerdz · 18-April-06, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ranger1033


	Now come to think of it , i think i have actually seen electric thermos or cups for heating and cooling at the truck stops, the only thing i am not sure of is i think they where ac plugs that go into a cigarette lighter, i will check it out sometimes tomorrow, i be stopping at Walcott, Iowa at the Iowa 80 T/A truck stop they have tons of stuff there to check out. And i will let you guys know if they have anything good.

You get 12V DC out of a cig lighter, which is Plenty enough to cool a drink. You also have a large amount of current at your disposal too, around 60+Amps.

ranger1033 · 19-April-06, 04:21 PM

Well guys i had no luck finding anything here at Walcott, IA at the truck stop because they are totally remodelling this place, but there is a few more truck stops i can check out, But i did find something on the web that might work here it is http://www.buggiesunlimited.com/Merc...de=GFTUNVCNCLR what to you guys think of it , one more question what does this mean they have it in bold black letters DSAUNVLGHTRK not sure what it means any idea's what it could be.

Nerdz · 19-April-06, 04:39 PM

DSAUNVLGHTR contains a link to the cig lighter (and thats what it is) It brought me to this page:
http://www.buggiesunlimited.com/Merc...Category_Code=

I wonder where the heatsink on the thing is.. They are sold out..

17-April-06, 09:12 PM		#1 (permalink)
ranger1033 Imperial News Bounty Hunter	Anyone have this, CoolIT Systems Chiller i thought this was cool so I been thinking of getting one of these and was wondering if anyone had one, my question about this is i know it plugs into any usb, but was wondering is there a way to not just have it hook to a computer,since the computer needs to stay on so it will continue to keep your drink cold, does anyone know do they make a 12 volt power usb so i could say hook it up next to the bed while i watch tv, or is there something else out there that has a way to keep my drinks cold. http://www.frozencpu.com/toy-09.html Attached Thumbnails

17-April-06, 09:18 PM		#2 (permalink)
Nerdz Sir Knight of Spamalot	So you want to have a power adapter that goes into the wall right? Assuming you want to cut into the cord, just get a 12V Wall wart capable of supplying the needed current. Or use a 5V one, which would probably be cheaper (since these things are abundant ). If you dont want to cut into the cord, buy a female (the one that plugs into that one..lol) and cut one end off. The 2 leads you are concered about is the Black (-) and Red(+). I wouldnt worry about the other 2, unless the thing comes with software to control it O.o 5VDC/4A $8.49 http://bgmicro.com/prodinfo.asp?sid=...cri=5v&stype=3 5V/3A $4.95 http://bgmicro.com/prodinfo.asp?sid=...cri=5v&stype=3 EDIT-ok now Im done, you may read and reply Last edited by Nerdz; 17-April-06 at 09:23 PM..

19-April-06, 04:21 PM		#19 (permalink)
ranger1033 Imperial News Bounty Hunter	Well guys i had no luck finding anything here at Walcott, IA at the truck stop because they are totally remodelling this place, but there is a few more truck stops i can check out, But i did find something on the web that might work here it is http://www.buggiesunlimited.com/Merc...de=GFTUNVCNCLR what to you guys think of it , one more question what does this mean they have it in bold black letters DSAUNVLGHTRK not sure what it means any idea's what it could be. Attached Thumbnails

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17-April-06, 09:22 PM		#3 (permalink)
Fire Hawk Apex Tech Maniac	Im very sure that USB devices run on 5V from the system. Perhapse you could grab a 5V DC power supply and either mod a plug into the chiller or mod a USB type connector to the power supply. Looks like a fun... thing... my vocabulary is very... big. It would probably be more effective if there was an insulating sleve type sleve wrapped around the drink.

17-April-06, 09:24 PM		#5 (permalink)
Nerdz Sir Knight of Spamalot	Lol, I said not to reply Read my post now.

18-April-06, 07:40 PM		#9 (permalink)
Cyno01 Apex Tech God	Find an old (or no-name) iPod power adapter. 5v with a USB plug.

18-April-06, 09:26 PM		#17 (permalink)
ranger1033 Imperial News Bounty Hunter	Now come to think of it , i think i have actually seen electric thermos or cups for heating and cooling at the truck stops, the only thing i am not sure of is i think they where ac plugs that go into a cigarette lighter, i will check it out sometimes tomorrow, i be stopping at Walcott, Iowa at the Iowa 80 T/A truck stop they have tons of stuff there to check out. And i will let you guys know if they have anything good.

19-April-06, 04:39 PM		#20 (permalink)
Nerdz Sir Knight of Spamalot	DSAUNVLGHTR contains a link to the cig lighter (and thats what it is) It brought me to this page: http://www.buggiesunlimited.com/Merc...Category_Code= I wonder where the heatsink on the thing is.. They are sold out..