Vendor Skyline Model S/X wireless phone dock location - help us design!
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Would it be possible to get it up near the right vent near the steering wheel? Maximum visibility while charging. Wishing...
TechVP
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Strongly suggest location A. Would prefer to have the flexibility to use location B for other storage / usage.
mbhforum
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For location A, it’s always been a terrible location where when you are at a red light or parked, it’s an impossible angle to see and use the phone.
For location B, TapTes already makes a great center console tray with a wireless charger AND cup holders solving two needs that the Model S has. Once again, viewing angle is not great. Despite this, I use it now more for the cup holders and the wireless charging is a bonus. TapTes Tesla Model S X Wireless Qi Phone Charger Organizer Box with Cup Holder and Type-C Cable, Center Console Storage Tray Charger Pad https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZPZB1C8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_R31iEbQYNZF1K
I think the biggest need now is a mount that you can attach to the center console like ProClip does for most cars where the viewing angle and controls are perfect. All ProClip offers now is a mount that blocks the bottom right of the beautiful screen and their universal mounts do not fit the center console perfect. If one can be designed for the center console, the viewing angle would be perfect, the wires can be hidden and it can be wired or wireless charging. All of the vent mounts are ugly and block air flow. This product would be like no other on the market today.
Picture here for sample:
proclip console mounts - Google Search
For location B, TapTes already makes a great center console tray with a wireless charger AND cup holders solving two needs that the Model S has. Once again, viewing angle is not great. Despite this, I use it now more for the cup holders and the wireless charging is a bonus. TapTes Tesla Model S X Wireless Qi Phone Charger Organizer Box with Cup Holder and Type-C Cable, Center Console Storage Tray Charger Pad https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZPZB1C8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_R31iEbQYNZF1K
I think the biggest need now is a mount that you can attach to the center console like ProClip does for most cars where the viewing angle and controls are perfect. All ProClip offers now is a mount that blocks the bottom right of the beautiful screen and their universal mounts do not fit the center console perfect. If one can be designed for the center console, the viewing angle would be perfect, the wires can be hidden and it can be wired or wireless charging. All of the vent mounts are ugly and block air flow. This product would be like no other on the market today.
Picture here for sample:
proclip console mounts - Google Search
vinny84
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I keep my phone in both A and B location but land up using C the most. C being between A and B. if you could figure out a retractable way to place the phone in location C, that will be perfect. A is invisible and difficult to access but provides a snug spot to keep it from flying. B is a little further out (required bending forward to reach) and flies off on hard accel but better for visibility and reach with eyes still on the road. If only A and B are the choices I would say B.
The problem with the B location (that’s the one most vendors are using) is that it covers all the storage area of the center console, thus making that storage area less useful. So when you want to grab your gamepad to play Tesla arcade, or place there a big bottle of water... you have to remove the wireless tray.
That center console space is the only main storage space at the front of the Model S, because it doesn’t have door pockets. So blocking it with a tray to put you phone isn’t a good idea. If the Model S had door pockets... there would be no problem...
That’s why I think that A location is better. You enter the car, put you phone there and it charges... and when something happens on the phone screen....although the angle is far from perfect... you can still see that something happens.
It seems that Tesla is very close to releasing a wireless phone charger for location A in the coming weeks.....
That center console space is the only main storage space at the front of the Model S, because it doesn’t have door pockets. So blocking it with a tray to put you phone isn’t a good idea. If the Model S had door pockets... there would be no problem...
That’s why I think that A location is better. You enter the car, put you phone there and it charges... and when something happens on the phone screen....although the angle is far from perfect... you can still see that something happens.
It seems that Tesla is very close to releasing a wireless phone charger for location A in the coming weeks.....
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Thank you all for the votes and comments. This is really good info and gives us a much better understanding of what you guys want. Our design process is to always use BETA testers to validate products so if you own a Model S and are interested in testing early design/prototypes shoot us an email at [email protected]!
This is where I mounted mine. Perfect location IMHO. Easy to see and access when needed and doesn't interfere with the screen or center console.
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SSonnentag
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Yes, this is what I was alluding to with the ProClips. How are you mounting this to your center console?
Sorry for the delayed reply. It's actually got a really strong suction cup that I've stuck on the side of the center console. Seems to be holding ok for now but I'm worried when the weather warms up it might not hold.
It appears Tesla is starting to release a wireless charger that replaces the current charging dock (which rotates to become the lid for the portion closest to the USB ports).
This would be the ideal position - if it's possible to replace that rotating cover with a version that had the wireless charger embedded.
A huge advantage of this solution is that it eliminates the problem with adjusting the side guides to fit a specific phone (in or out of case) width and depth to get the phone to line up over the USB port at the bottom of the phone.
This would require removing the rotating cover that comes with the S/X and replace it with a different rotating cover with the wireless charger built-in.
You would want the USB cable between the wireless charger and the USB port to be long enough so it could reach both of the S/X USB ports, and also reach the USB port on a higher AMP adapter plugged into the accessory port (to enable faster charging).
Though if Tesla releases this as an upgrade for S/X vehicles, we'd likely order that as soon it's available directly from Tesla...
This would be the ideal position - if it's possible to replace that rotating cover with a version that had the wireless charger embedded.
A huge advantage of this solution is that it eliminates the problem with adjusting the side guides to fit a specific phone (in or out of case) width and depth to get the phone to line up over the USB port at the bottom of the phone.
This would require removing the rotating cover that comes with the S/X and replace it with a different rotating cover with the wireless charger built-in.
You would want the USB cable between the wireless charger and the USB port to be long enough so it could reach both of the S/X USB ports, and also reach the USB port on a higher AMP adapter plugged into the accessory port (to enable faster charging).
Though if Tesla releases this as an upgrade for S/X vehicles, we'd likely order that as soon it's available directly from Tesla...
If Tesla doesn’t release it here’s possible option, and I’ve seen some 3d print stuff out there too.
https://www.amazon.com/Unique-Powermat-Tesla-Wireless-Charger/dp/B0847DBCN5
https://www.amazon.com/Unique-Powermat-Tesla-Wireless-Charger/dp/B0847DBCN5
DanInSunnyFL
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That's what I did with mine. It's the best location for Waze. I use a magnetic vent clip mount and bought magnetic charger cords (for our entire household) https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Cool-C...+cord+gen&qid=1581177729&s=electronics&sr=1-4
Or how about the left side near the visor of the instrument cluster? Is there an acceptable way to attach to the 'bill' that keeps sun off of the S/X display area?
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