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A Quick and Easy QI Wireless Phone Charger?
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childcarepro
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I've been researching wireless Qi options for the Model S, looked at a couple of threads.
I just got an email today saying the Enblue was back in stock. Looked at their photos, I'm not terribly impressed.
Enblue:
Pros: easy install, no tools required
Cons: slow charge, blocks cubby access
Abstract Ocean:
Pros: magnetic mount
Cons: disassembly required, blocks the air vent
Custom hack (QI Wireless Phone Charging):
Pros: looks nearly stock
Cons: requires major surgery of your center console, Daerik says his only sometimes worked
What I really like is the solution from Jeda for the Model 3; I also have an inquiry out for their Model S solution when it's available. The brilliant thing about the Jeda solution (that some people think is kludgy) is for $20 they add a 10,000 mAh power bank for fast charging. It's basically a micro Tesla Powerwall (in concept)... charge the power bank at 5V 1 amp, power bank uses the stored energy to charge up to two phones at 1.5-2.1 amps each. I'm considering buying my own power bank and sticking it somewhere hidden.
At this point I'm waiting to see if something better turns up.
David
I just got an email today saying the Enblue was back in stock. Looked at their photos, I'm not terribly impressed.
Enblue:
Pros: easy install, no tools required
Cons: slow charge, blocks cubby access
Abstract Ocean:
Pros: magnetic mount
Cons: disassembly required, blocks the air vent
Custom hack (QI Wireless Phone Charging):
Pros: looks nearly stock
Cons: requires major surgery of your center console, Daerik says his only sometimes worked
What I really like is the solution from Jeda for the Model 3; I also have an inquiry out for their Model S solution when it's available. The brilliant thing about the Jeda solution (that some people think is kludgy) is for $20 they add a 10,000 mAh power bank for fast charging. It's basically a micro Tesla Powerwall (in concept)... charge the power bank at 5V 1 amp, power bank uses the stored energy to charge up to two phones at 1.5-2.1 amps each. I'm considering buying my own power bank and sticking it somewhere hidden.
At this point I'm waiting to see if something better turns up.
David
jorobsand
Member
Saw this one posted on another thread...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D4DRCBV/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1OCNKVJSVDAX&psc=1
I might give this one a try. Anyone else have experience with the Topfit solution? Only downside I see is that you lose easy access to the storage space beneath.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D4DRCBV/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1OCNKVJSVDAX&psc=1
I might give this one a try. Anyone else have experience with the Topfit solution? Only downside I see is that you lose easy access to the storage space beneath.
childcarepro
Member
@jorobsand, I looked at the TopFit one (DAERIK did a vlog post about it), but it covers up the rest of the center console; we use the large cupholders a lot. My wife always has a huge Hydroflask in there, plus our two coffees.
I got this charger, but have not installed it yet, Dash Mounted Qi Charger. From this video
it looks pretty easy to install.
BTW, the micro-suction really holds the phone. I made the mistake of attaching my phone to the mount. I had a heck of time getting the mount to release the phone. I assume it will release easier once the mount is attached to the car.
The hold up on installing it is I am not sure if I want the phone on the right side of the screen. Seems kind of far away since I stream media from the phone. Anyone have any thoughts on left versus right side of the screen?
BTW, the micro-suction really holds the phone. I made the mistake of attaching my phone to the mount. I had a heck of time getting the mount to release the phone. I assume it will release easier once the mount is attached to the car.
The hold up on installing it is I am not sure if I want the phone on the right side of the screen. Seems kind of far away since I stream media from the phone. Anyone have any thoughts on left versus right side of the screen?
c615586
Member
Here's my revised version of a "built in" QI charger.
Amazon QI Charger
View media item 118737
I Dremeled the "Universal ball groove" off the back of the charger and the "Universal Ball" off the "Base with 3M Sticker" and then epoxied the two pieces together.
The charger automatically grips my phone and holds it in place when I put it in the cradle. I used two layers of 3M automotive tape to keep it in place
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Amazon QI Charger
View media item 118737
I Dremeled the "Universal ball groove" off the back of the charger and the "Universal Ball" off the "Base with 3M Sticker" and then epoxied the two pieces together.
The charger automatically grips my phone and holds it in place when I put it in the cradle. I used two layers of 3M automotive tape to keep it in place
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c615586
Member
Yes. As long as you don't secure the whole assembly up too high, the door will close without issue.
c615586
Member
Here's a quick video showing how my iPhone X sits in the QI cradle and how the door closes with the cradle in place.
I like this set up. Wondering, Will the door close with the phone in the cradle? If so, does it still charge or does the phone slide away when upside down?
c615586
Member
The door won't close with the phone in the cradle. The height of the phone in inside the cradle keeps the door from closing. I must admit, I have never encountered a situation where I would want to close the door with the phone in the cradle.
Ive been using the new aluminum kit from skyline, and it works great. Not wireless, but the guides work well enough that to me it doesn't matter. I can dock and fast charge my phone without looking and without removing my case. Until something more integrated comes out for Qi this is a great solution.
Drmjshah
Member
I just got this one and did install on the left side of the screen for the same reason you mentioned. Works ok but I’m struggling with another issue, the remains so tight on the cable it literally cuts off the power!
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