18 Mar 2022, 14:42

@jack-van-tilburg Not so, Jack. I have used this method and adapter numerous times, both with iPhone 6S+ and 7+ and have also used the adapter successfully with an iPhone 5S. I ran through the process earlier to be sure I didn’t miss any steps or details and again just now to check I hadn’t lost the plot (well, not completely at least) following your post. I also use the adapter with an iPad. All using iPhone/iPad battery power alone.

Just in case some adapters/readers do require a power source, as @Jack-van-Tilburg suggests, here’s a link to an item such as I bought/use (actual seller used is out of stock):

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/403353735316?hash=item5de9c19094:g:s00AAOSwGgVht7IV

Besides, in this day and age, even if external power was required, how many folks don’t have at least one usb port available on their motorcycle/in their car?😀 My VFR800 has five hard wired on the bike and my tank bag has another four!