Just wanted to share my latest project. I bought these laptop cell phone mounts off of Amazon ($9 ea) and mounted them to the back of my screen. They fold/swivel down for use and fold/swivel up to store. They came with the metal circular pads to go on the iPad.
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Dual screen with ipad
- Thread starter DtotheW
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Worth a look for people that want an iPad in their pre 2021 model 3 / Y.
TAPTES tConsole for Tesla Model 3 Model Y Apple Carplay, Model 3 Model Y iPad iPhone Mount Holder
TAPTES tConsole for Tesla Model 3 Model Y Apple Carplay, Model 3 Model Y iPad iPhone Mount Holder
RedWhite19
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What a great way for your windshield to get broken and have your iPad stolen.
The TapTes one can be covered by the stock Tesla lid for the phone compartment.
Does his homemade one not function similarly? The photos are so dark it’s hard to really tell how it’s setup.
RedWhite19
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Newer Model 3s and Y’s don’t have the lid anymore. My 2020 SR+ has it but not my 2021 MY SR.
The iPad isn't hard mounted. It's held by magnets. So the intent is to remove the iPad when not in the car.
Saw this, thank you. I tested this viewing angle with an iPad mini and it's difficult to see/use.
As a new Model 3 owner I've been looking everywhere for a place to mount an iPad like this. (The fold up lid from TAPTes looks really cool but doesn't work with the 2021 refresh Model 3.)
I'm surprised more people don't find a strong need for mounting an iPad. One thing I'm pretty disappointed about is the default Tesla navigation app. It's a) not very good (bad directions) and b) there's no way to get speed trap alerts. I need Waze for my commute, and I really need to mount an iPad to do it.
This looks like a nice solution in many respects. Are there any others you've come across? I've wished for something completely removable, like maybe a magnet based system to go on the lid of the center console, just in front of the wireless charging ports.
I'm surprised more people don't find a strong need for mounting an iPad. One thing I'm pretty disappointed about is the default Tesla navigation app. It's a) not very good (bad directions) and b) there's no way to get speed trap alerts. I need Waze for my commute, and I really need to mount an iPad to do it.
This looks like a nice solution in many respects. Are there any others you've come across? I've wished for something completely removable, like maybe a magnet based system to go on the lid of the center console, just in front of the wireless charging ports.
You could swap the center console back to a 2020 one if you wanted. Others have replaced their 2020 with the 2021. But this is complex, expensive, and overkill for more people. Then use the TapTes one.
There are tons of mounts that go into cupholders. Some quite fancy and complex. Easily removable.
There are also companies that specialize in dash / console mounts for phones/tablets/laptops. ProClip is one I've used many times. Mostly a decade or more back when infotainment didn't exist or was several thousand dollar add one. Unfortunately for 3/Y they currently only offer a mount for the spot behind the steering wheel, which since 3/Y don't have an instrument console this is where most mount something.
Center Dash Mount
You can also buy one of the various screens that mount there and use Apple CarPlay.
There are tons of mounts that go into cupholders. Some quite fancy and complex. Easily removable.
There are also companies that specialize in dash / console mounts for phones/tablets/laptops. ProClip is one I've used many times. Mostly a decade or more back when infotainment didn't exist or was several thousand dollar add one. Unfortunately for 3/Y they currently only offer a mount for the spot behind the steering wheel, which since 3/Y don't have an instrument console this is where most mount something.
Center Dash Mount
You can also buy one of the various screens that mount there and use Apple CarPlay.
The whole dash is a giant vent. But yes, it would block "part" of the vent. Which is also somewhat good since it would cool the tablet, esp with the sun beating down on it.
Remember, most cars don't push air through the steering wheel anyway since there is traditionally an instrument cluster there.
Does it charge wirelessly on the 21s while in there?
Edit : nevermind.. Read the Q&A and looks like it doesn't charge so you'd have to pull it out to charge.
ProClips uses a modular system.
Typically a base, like the clip for the dash, and a mount for your specific device. Some of the mounts have chargers, some don't.
In either case if your using a charging mount or non-charging you still need to attach a cable if you want to charge in the car.
It's easy enough to route the cable through the vent through to the USB inputs in the console. Or tap into a power supply in various locations.
Most anyone can turn and wrap the cable themselves. And for a cleaner install the dash vent pops on and off quite quickly and easily. Just watch some of the YouTube videos.
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