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Nomad wireless charger, new or old?
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Garlan Garner
Banned
Interesting. I just got this notice ... I wonder if V2 needs both USB ports plugged in like V1 apparently does....
Thanks for your patience while we get this update out to everyone.
When we first introduced the Wireless Charger, our testing at the time indicated that the charger could be used with only one of the two power cables plugged into the front console. After feedback from our early users and further testing, we learned that the Wireless Charger needs both cables to be plugged into both front console USB ports in order to turn itself on. One of the power cables could then be unplugged to free up a USB port for a Dashcam/audio flash drive or charging cable, but this sequence was clearly not a convenient or long term solution.
During our most recent tests, we were able to successfully use USB splitters in one or both front console USB ports to solve this issue with no adverse affects on the power output from the wireless charging pad. By using a USB splitter in one of the front console USB ports, one of the Wireless Charger's power cables can be plugged directly into the car and the other can be plugged into the splitter (plugged into the car's second USB port), leaving an open port in the USB splitter for a flash drive or charging cable. The Wireless Charger's power on sequence works flawlessly while its power cables are plugged into either the front console or a USB splitter. The Wireless Charger works while plugged into two USB splitters, but does not work when both power cables are plugged into a single USB splitter.
If you have any interest in using the Dashcam feature made available in V9, an audio flash drive for music, or a charging cable for a passenger that doesn't have a wireless charging enabled device, buying a USB splitter is the best solution that we've found by far. As a bonus, the Wireless Charger's cables are extended when using two USB splitters, allowing for easier access to the cubby and USB ports in the front console.
We recommend using the Onvian USB Splitter Cable from Amazon.
We don't have enough third-party USB splitters to send out to every one of our customers who ordered a Wireless Charger shipping in the next batch (there's over 2,000!), but we'd hate to leave you empty-handed. Keep an eye on your mailboxes...
When we first introduced the Wireless Charger, our testing at the time indicated that the charger could be used with only one of the two power cables plugged into the front console. After feedback from our early users and further testing, we learned that the Wireless Charger needs both cables to be plugged into both front console USB ports in order to turn itself on. One of the power cables could then be unplugged to free up a USB port for a Dashcam/audio flash drive or charging cable, but this sequence was clearly not a convenient or long term solution.
During our most recent tests, we were able to successfully use USB splitters in one or both front console USB ports to solve this issue with no adverse affects on the power output from the wireless charging pad. By using a USB splitter in one of the front console USB ports, one of the Wireless Charger's power cables can be plugged directly into the car and the other can be plugged into the splitter (plugged into the car's second USB port), leaving an open port in the USB splitter for a flash drive or charging cable. The Wireless Charger's power on sequence works flawlessly while its power cables are plugged into either the front console or a USB splitter. The Wireless Charger works while plugged into two USB splitters, but does not work when both power cables are plugged into a single USB splitter.
If you have any interest in using the Dashcam feature made available in V9, an audio flash drive for music, or a charging cable for a passenger that doesn't have a wireless charging enabled device, buying a USB splitter is the best solution that we've found by far. As a bonus, the Wireless Charger's cables are extended when using two USB splitters, allowing for easier access to the cubby and USB ports in the front console.
We recommend using the Onvian USB Splitter Cable from Amazon.
We don't have enough third-party USB splitters to send out to every one of our customers who ordered a Wireless Charger shipping in the next batch (there's over 2,000!), but we'd hate to leave you empty-handed. Keep an eye on your mailboxes...
MacGreiner
5YJ
I'm just baffled by this response. My whole reason for choosing the nomad was 1 - battery for full 7.5w, 2 - only needing 1 usb to charge. Canceling order now. Not what they advertised or evidently tested for.
Cancelled my nomad order. Unacceptable for them to not have the battery in v2 but still charge the same price. The usb spitter can be had from amazon for $5-6. Instead I ordered the $50 look alike for only $50. Taking a chance but more of a principal issue than a money issue.
I don't know - I saw a comment about it a week ago and cancelled Monday morning. I ordered (and received) the Skyline adapter for cables to allow for use with cases. This will do for a month or so but I'll probably end up with a wireless charger next year. Oddly, I didn't mind paying a fairly high price for the adapter but the Nomad really bugged me!
SoundDaTrumpet
Member
I just received this response from NOMAD:
“All order placed between October 9th to today for Gen2 are scheduled to ship November 30th.” Not thrilled at all. (Grant it my Scorche magnetic Qi wireless charger costed $60, so is it reasonable to charge double since the NOMAD can charge two phones?) I may just cancel my order. Any recommendations?
“All order placed between October 9th to today for Gen2 are scheduled to ship November 30th.” Not thrilled at all. (Grant it my Scorche magnetic Qi wireless charger costed $60, so is it reasonable to charge double since the NOMAD can charge two phones?) I may just cancel my order. Any recommendations?
golfpilot
Member
I don't know what all this is, but I plugged a rotatable 3.0 hub into one of the usb plugs, plugged the dashcam and second power cord into it. Everything is dandy now.
I was weary to put in a splitter that had cables.
I was weary to put in a splitter that had cables.
FloridaGary
Member
I emailed a request for one without a built-in battery. So far, no response. I’ll return it if they don’t lower the price.
FYI I sent my jeda charger back as it warped so much that it wouldn't stay stable. That was 2 months ago. No refund check yet. Meanwhile, I happily own a Nomad (v1) and it's working terrifically. YMMV.
I've had mine on order for a while, but never got an email on being able to choose V1 or V2.
I did, however, get the one about the USB ports and the splitter they tested and used. They also said, 'We don't have enough third-party USB splitters to send out to every one of our customers who ordered a Wireless Charger shipping in the next batch (there's over 2,000!), but we'd hate to leave you empty-handed. Keep an eye on your mailboxes..."
Well, we're waiting!
I did, however, get the one about the USB ports and the splitter they tested and used. They also said, 'We don't have enough third-party USB splitters to send out to every one of our customers who ordered a Wireless Charger shipping in the next batch (there's over 2,000!), but we'd hate to leave you empty-handed. Keep an eye on your mailboxes..."
Well, we're waiting!
I ordered a Nomad in September and I got the car last weekend. I just sent Nomad and email asking to cancel my order. Now that I have the car, I realize that this thing just isn't worth $130 to me. I don't find it that inconvenient to charge my phone with the included connection and my wife has a case that doesn't work with wireless charging. So I would only be using one of the two charging areas most of the time anyway.
FloridaGary
Member
I have not received any communication from Nomad other than marketing emails and the original order confirmation on 10/16.
SoundDaTrumpet
Member
Just cancelled my order. Seems like they are only shipping Gen2 from here on out.
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