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Taptes new wireless charging pad
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swotam
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Are you still able to use the dashcam since this takes up two USB ports? Thanks in advance
You would need to use a small USB3 hub in one of the ports. I've seen a few people posting about the Sabrent 3-Port Aluminum Mini USB 3.0 Rotatable Hub that's available on Amazon. I have one on order that's due to arrive today.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B013XGK53E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Is USB 3.0 a requirement or is USB 2.0 sufficient? I thought the Model 3 ports were only USB 2.0 anyway.
swotam
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Just ordered a Taptes charging pad for delivery to Canada, so I expect it'll turn up some time around mid-January. I've ordered from Asia before, it often takes quite a while...
I'll post some thoughts once it arrives. In the meantime, have a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
I wanted something that was known to work with the Model 3 that's also small and not too expensive and this fits the bill. I suppose if you can find something similarly sized with USB2 it would work just as well.
I'll post some thoughts once it arrives. In the meantime, have a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
I wanted something that was known to work with the Model 3 that's also small and not too expensive and this fits the bill. I suppose if you can find something similarly sized with USB2 it would work just as well.
mikeshyu
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So I also bought this hub based on others recommendations, but also bought an in-line USB voltage measuring device to verify the power output.
Sad to say that the power output was significantly reduced through the hub. I haven't received the taptes charging pad yet, so the test was performed just with an iPhone XS Max and the stock Tesla charging cable.
With the cable, the phone was drawing 5V @ 1.5 amps = 7.5w.
Through the hub, the phone was only drawing 5V @ 0.5 amps = 2.5w.
Tesla OS 2018.42.3
I'm planning on returning the hub.
swotam
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This doesn't surprise me either, but in my case I only need the driver's side of the Taptes pad for wireless charging, so I'm ok with not having the full power of the passenger-side port. The Sabrent is mostly to allow me to have the dash cam USB drive plugged in and still have a couple of free ports for future use.
If you need both sides of the Taptes for simultaneous charging then the hub won't help things unless you get a powered one, perhaps something that can plug into the 12v outlet.
Yeah, that's the perfect use of a data hub. You free up one factory port to use for charging, the other supports multiple data drives. Even though I now have two high-power USB ports up front specifically for charging, I'll likely use just one for one side of the charging pad, and the other for wired charging (when I want it faster, or when my passenger doesn't have a phone that will wirelessly charge).
Thanks for this! Been on the fence about the Nomad one for a while, but I went ahead with the Taptes. I didn't see an option to pick the matte vs. shiny variant when I ordered. I'm assuming they ask after the fact?
Without a battery bank I’m afraid we are limited to 900ma out of usb3.0 hubs
A device may draw a maximum of 5 unit loads (500 mA) from a port in USB 2.0; 6 (900 mA) in USB 3.0.
I still have not seen a test come back showing me that the USB ports are putting out 7.5w when using a cable either
Using a battery bank I am still only reading 500ma from the wireless pads on the Taptes.
Tested the Taptes directly plugged into the wall through a iPad charger (5.2v / 2.4a) and still 500ma
A device may draw a maximum of 5 unit loads (500 mA) from a port in USB 2.0; 6 (900 mA) in USB 3.0.
I still have not seen a test come back showing me that the USB ports are putting out 7.5w when using a cable either
Using a battery bank I am still only reading 500ma from the wireless pads on the Taptes.
Tested the Taptes directly plugged into the wall through a iPad charger (5.2v / 2.4a) and still 500ma
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mikeshyu
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This is the measurement with the stock Tesla charging cable. Just took the pic.
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CrazyCoconut
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Does anyone have a v2 Nomad that can perform the same test? I have one on order and have the equipment, but current shipping estimate is Jan 15th, so it might be a while before I can get to it.
from my understanding the pads (taptes) are no different, and the Quick Charger ones just have a battery bank that feeds the coils. Either way Ive tried and i cant get more than 500mA from the wireless pads which isnt great.
I ordered a usb tester besides the iphone app and will continue testing, but 500mA wireless charging is basically worthless.
I ordered a usb tester besides the iphone app and will continue testing, but 500mA wireless charging is basically worthless.
The SOC of the phone's battery will definitely impact the current it draws. Much like the Teslas on Superchargers. They go really fast until the end where they slow for heat/safety/durability reasons. Phones are the same. They do NOT charge at the same rate from zero to 100%. Best is to try the test with the phone at something low... like 20% SOC.
Super video you posted of the testing of the ports! That's 13 flippin' watts!
Super video you posted of the testing of the ports! That's 13 flippin' watts!
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