Model-X life-hacks

[bugZPDX]

We did this for our cell phones -

 

[Jmrck5]

We did this for our cell phones -

That's a really cool mod!

 

[aesculus]

We did this for our cell phones -

Where was the listing of the parts? Really cool mod.

 

[bugZPDX]

Where was the listing of the parts? Really cool mod.

A link to the wireless charger is in the video description and basic instructions with some photos can be found here:

QI Wireless Phone Charging

 

[namluu]

My X life hack is keeping the J1772 adapter in the driver's side door pocket in the back. It fits perfectly and doesn't roll around at all.

 

[xellos]

My X life hack is keeping the J1772 adapter in the driver's side door pocket in the back. It fits perfectly and doesn't roll around at all.

I see others have mentioned it as well, but my driver's side door doesn't seem to have that pocket... is your MX AP2.0?

 

[vandacca]

I see others have mentioned it as well, but my driver's side door doesn't seem to have that pocket... is your MX AP2.0?

That would be very strange. I haven't yet seen a Model-X without driver/passenger door pockets.

Just to be sure, he was referring to this location in the door, right under the window controls:

 

[namluu]

I see others have mentioned it as well, but my driver's side door doesn't seem to have that pocket... is your MX AP2.0?

Yes mine is AP2 but I Vandacca is right. I think all Xs have it. Does your j1772 roll around?

 

[xellos]

That would be very strange. I haven't yet seen a Model-X without driver/passenger door pockets.

Just to be sure, he was referring to this location in the door, right under the window controls:

Yes mine is AP2 but I Vandacca is right. I think all Xs have it. Does your j1772 roll around?

I have a big pocket on the door, but there isn't such a place to hold the J1772, it will roll around

 

[vandacca]

I have a big pocket on the door, but there isn't such a place to hold the J1772, it will roll around

I can't decide if that's different from mine, the image is too close up. Regardless, the original suggestion was to slide the J1772 connector all the way to the left (pocket is very deep). It's somewhat snug and should prevent it from rolling around.

I can't guarantee it won't roll around because I keep my J1772 in the soft-shell bag next to the mobile connector. And I keep all charging related equipment in my frunk, since I don't use it very often.

 

[X Fan]

We did this for our cell phones -

Wonderfully creative and very nicely done.

We took the non-techy route:
I plugged USB cables with enough length to reach first row into both second row USB slots and then both my wife and I can charge our phones as we travel.

Fortunately, our dog occupying the second row doesn't need a charger........

 

[gazepdapi]

Shorter dimmable light fits better
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Sorry to revive this post but this is a great solution. Where exactly do you plug in the USB? There's nothing under there?

 

[Gwgan]

Sorry to revive this post but this is a great solution. Where exactly do you plug in the USB? There's nothing under there?

One of the USB ports above the tray routed down to a splitter tucked up under the tray. One cable from the splitter goes to the usual phone plug spot, another to the light stick, and a third to a long cord for when the phone is on the dash and needs power. Once the splitter is tucked back there the tray cover can still operate.

 

[P100DHG.]

So your Model X "hack" is Velcro?

Great post! Fantastic insight. Totally informative. I would have been lost without it.

I rated your post informative obviously

 

[spectrum]

I have a big pocket on the door, but there isn't such a place to hold the J1772, it will roll around

Same here. Mine rolls around and I can't find anywhere to place it. Maybe the design changed?

 

[Gwgan]

Snug back there. Is the pocket wider now?

 

[mikevbf]

My life-hack is related to this. In the first week I owned the X, I accidentally vacuumed up a chihuahua in a parking lot. Sucked it into the nose from three lanes over. Now I drive through parking areas soaked in sweat because I refuse to run my AC and cause any more casualties.

That's what you get for ordering the non pup version.

 

[ohmman]

That's what you get for ordering the non pup version.

Took me a minute.

 

[Darmie]

Just picked up our X yesterday. Keep these life hacks coming.

 

[mattack4000]

Isn’t the output on those usb slots .5 amps. Isn’t that pointlsss for charging