USB-C connector for premium front console - no plans to release

[SydneyX]

I just bough this from AliXpress, seems the same size as the original... I hope

Reversible plug USB 3.1 Type C Male 90 Degree Right Angled Short cable to USB 2.0 Data Scalable Power Cable bend converter 27CM-in Mobile Phone Cables from Phones & Telecommunications on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group

 

[supratachophobia]

I just bough this from AliXpress, seems the same size as the original... I hope

Reversible plug USB 3.1 Type C Male 90 Degree Right Angled Short cable to USB 2.0 Data Scalable Power Cable bend converter 27CM-in Mobile Phone Cables from Phones & Telecommunications on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group

Fwiw, I ended up doing wireless charging in the premium console. Forget the connectors.

 

[BerTX]

Fwiw, I ended up doing wireless charging in the premium console. Forget the connectors.

I was doing that, too, until I got a new phone without wireless charging. The only conversion adapter for it has to plug into the USB-C port, and it seemed a hassle/inelegant solution.

 

[BerTX]

I just bough this from AliXpress, seems the same size as the original... I hope

Reversible plug USB 3.1 Type C Male 90 Degree Right Angled Short cable to USB 2.0 Data Scalable Power Cable bend converter 27CM-in Mobile Phone Cables from Phones & Telecommunications on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group

Looks good. The picture matches the direction for the USB-A plug. It says it's reversible, but I'm not sure I see how. Hopefully they aren't talking about the USB-C being reversible, which, of course, it is by design.

I think you're good. Let us know when it arrives in a few weeks, maybe, from China.

 

[ABC2D]

Here is the one I used: Amazon.com: （2-PACK)Type C Cable,USB 2.0 Type C to Type A, SinLoon Angled Type C (USB-C) to Left & Right Angle USB A (2.0) Male to Male Data Sync and Charging Cable for Type-C Supported Devices(USBA-C L R): Computers & Accessories

it comes with both angles of the USB A. All you need to do is shave the type-c end to fit into the dock hole - 5 min work

 

[supratachophobia]

I was doing that, too, until I got a new phone without wireless charging. The only conversion adapter for it has to plug into the USB-C port, and it seemed a hassle/inelegant solution.

I will say that going from the world's fastest charging phone to wireless charging may seem like a step back. But then I thought about when I actually charge my phone (at night), and it didn't really seem inconvenient at all since I have wireless chargers everywhere (thanks Nexus devices!). That being said, if I'm really in a pinch, I can always take off the wireless charging pad on the phone and Dash charge when I need to.

 

[bob_p]

Compared to the original Tesla console sold through their online store, the new console changed the mounting for the usb cable. The mount is now rubber, providing more flexibility to fit other charging cables - so it shouldn't be too difficult to get a right-angle USB-C connector to fit - and something Tesla should at least document, to help their customers find the right cable, even if Tesla isn't going to include in the docking adapter kit.

 

[supratachophobia]

Compared to the original Tesla console sold through their online store, the new console changed the mounting for the usb cable. The mount is now rubber, providing more flexibility to fit other charging cables - so it shouldn't be too difficult to get a right-angle USB-C connector to fit - and something Tesla should at least document, to help their customers find the right cable, even if Tesla isn't going to include in the docking adapter kit.

It's more than, they have a little spring thingy that gives it some play and then there is additional height adjustment as well. Very clever when you take it all apart.

 

[BerTX]

I will say that going from the world's fastest charging phone to wireless charging may seem like a step back. But then I thought about when I actually charge my phone (at night), and it didn't really seem inconvenient at all since I have wireless chargers everywhere (thanks Nexus devices!). That being said, if I'm really in a pinch, I can always take off the wireless charging pad on the phone and Dash charge when I need to.

The phone with wireless charging I had, needed it. It would only last a couple of hours in use, or about 5 hours on standby. It always sat on a wireless charger. The new one lasts for days without charging.

 

[bob_p]

The downside for the new rubber connector holder - it doesn't provide the tension the plastic holder had in the original consoles.

With the original console, once my phone was on the USB connector, it would stay in place.

With the new console, my phone was popping off the connector under acceleration and on some turns. And since my phone doesn't fit the supplied guides, Tesla doesn't provide any way to keep the phone in place.

Until I can come up with an alternative set of guides that fits my phone, I applied Velcro to the back of my phone and the console, and that provide enough friction to keep the phone from popping off the connector. And if I get some guides that work, it'll be easy to peel off the Velcro.

 

[supratachophobia]

The downside for the new rubber connector holder - it doesn't provide the tension the plastic holder had in the original consoles.

With the original console, once my phone was on the USB connector, it would stay in place.

With the new console, my phone was popping off the connector under acceleration and on some turns. And since my phone doesn't fit the supplied guides, Tesla doesn't provide any way to keep the phone in place.

Until I can come up with an alternative set of guides that fits my phone, I applied Velcro to the back of my phone and the console, and that provide enough friction to keep the phone from popping off the connector. And if I get some guides that work, it'll be easy to peel off the Velcro.

You are in luck, I have the STL files to print you some! What is the width and thickness of your phone with it's case?

 

[bob_p]

Cool... In the case, my phone is about 3 1/16" wide and 1/2" thick.

This is a Galaxy S7 Edge in a case purchased from Best Buy.

Thanks!

 

[supratachophobia]

Cool... In the case, my phone is about 3 1/16" wide and 1/2" thick.

This is a Galaxy S7 Edge in a case purchased from Best Buy.

Thanks!

Geez, in that case, I'm going to send you bumpers but you may have to file/sand down the tabs for the perfect fit.

 

[bob_p]

Cool...

 

[jelloslug]

I know that. What I wanted is an right angle cable so I can replace the existing one and just plug my phone on the stand on the console

There is nothing really special about the existing cable. You can swap it out with a USB C.

 

[llavalle]

There is nothing really special about the existing cable. You can swap it out with a USB C.

At the time, there wasn't any angle USB-C cable on the market...

 

[supratachophobia]

At the time, there wasn't any angle USB-C cable on the market...

It's not too late.

 

[BTC4ERP]

I just purchased right-hand USB C cables on Ebay:

Reversible USB 3.1 USB-C Angled to 90 Degree Left Angled A Male Data Cable | eBay

Using a hand file, which took some patience, I was able to get the cable to work in the existing docking station. See picture.

 

[SeaDoc]

This fit perfectly - does have extra length but hides underneath tray with no issues whatsoever... Bought at Amazon...

Amazon.com: CableCreation Angled Type C (USB-C) to Standard USB 2.0 A Male Cable, USB 3.1 USB-C for Apple The Macbook, Chromebook Pixel and More, 6ft/1.8M Black [New Version 56K Ohm Resistance]: Home Audio & Theater

 

[bluelight]

I used same cable from Amazon as MasterT (see above). Same length as original cable. 10 minutes with xacto knive, looks and works as good as original. Not only that I am using with new Galaxy S8, which is within 1mm of an iPhone. Fits the iPhone "glides" perfectly.