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My local Best Buy has Powermats for the Evo out now. They have the battery door by itself for $35 and a set that comes with a single width mat and battery cover for $60. I didn't get one because I use a case but I thought I would share because I know some of you were excited to get one.
Yep confirmed 59.99.
Can't use - camera lens unprotected.
nabbed said:
Can't use - camera lens unprotected.
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camera lens is protected. i posted a few pics here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8708060#post8708060
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Can't use - camera lens unprotected.
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you know the stock evo comes with the lens protected. The lens is down inside the phone and has a protective window (which everyone keeps calling a lens) that it looks through.
This case appears to have some added bulk to keep the WINDOW off surfaces.
I love mine. I'm not a fan of cases, although it wouldn't be too difficult to hack up a silicon or tpu case to make it fit. I just appreciate not having wires to use anymore.
I picked up a powermat last night for my evo.
It seems to work pretty well, the fit is good, and only adds about 1 mm to the thickness of the battery door. The sprint silicone case fits over it with no modifications needed.
The mat is only fully powered when it detects a device to charge. It has a single magnet for alignment, and is easy to center on the pad as needed. There is also audible feedback when the phone is detected and the power is turned on.
It will charge through the standard sprint silicone case, but the alignment is not as easy, and I didn't try to check if the charging rate was changed by the extra case.
The compass in the phone seems to still work with a slight wobble to "north", while turning the phone 360 deg. The magnetic field strength reading is boosted to over 60/48ths , but calibrating the magnometer seems to allow compass use.
This is the same price as on the powermat website and you don't have to pay tax if you buy directly or shipping if you choose ground UPS. Wouldn't buying from best buy mean you're paying tax?
I'd just put it on my amex and if anything happened, they'd cover it.
They don't seem to sell it via the BestBuy website, can't even find it there.
Plus, doesn't Best Buy charge a restocking fee. The powermat folks seem to give a full refund in 30 days. Good way to try it out and see if it's worthwhile without the restocking fee.
i have one question about using a powermat itself. IF you plug this into the powermat or lay it down on the strip, whatever, how do you sync with your PC? You still have to hardwire to your desktop don't you? Unless you're always using Google services?
sanjsrik said:
This is the same price as on the powermat website and you don't have to pay tax if you buy directly or shipping if you choose ground UPS. Wouldn't buying from best buy mean you're paying tax?
I'd just put it on my amex and if anything happened, they'd cover it.
They don't seem to sell it via the BestBuy website, can't even find it there.
Plus, doesn't Best Buy charge a restocking fee. The powermat folks seem to give a full refund in 30 days. Good way to try it out and see if it's worthwhile without the restocking fee.
i have one question about using a powermat itself. IF you plug this into the powermat or lay it down on the strip, whatever, how do you sync with your PC? You still have to hardwire to your desktop don't you? Unless you're always using Google services?
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there is no restocking fee for accessories. where did you hear that?
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there is no restocking fee for accessories. where did you hear that?
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Nope, you're right. No restocking fee implictly quoted in their main refund/return policy. Still have to pay tax though.
And, how do you sync the device with your desktop? If you're running bluetooth all the time, it will eat your battery, if you have to hardwire in, kind of makes the powermat irrelevant.
I saw this the other day too when wandering the mobile department. I didn't have a chance to read too carefully into it, but just want to confirm it is still safe to charge via the regular ac adapter/car charger too, right?
Anyone know if the cover would work with a touchstone charger? I guess I'm just too lazy to do the touchstone mod myself and it seems like it might work. Sorry for the dumb question
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With the power mat, does it come with a battery and if so whats the mah?
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I saw this the other day too when wandering the mobile department. I didn't have a chance to read too carefully into it, but just want to confirm it is still safe to charge via the regular ac adapter/car charger too, right?
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Yes it is still safe to plug in a normal ac or car charger.
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With the power mat, does it come with a battery and if so whats the mah?
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No the only thing you are replacing is the battery cover which is used with the mat.
Essentially the battery cover has the magnet and induction charging built into it. That is why there is the little connector on the bottom. Essentially it used the induction cover as the charger to charge the batter through the normal usb connection. Hope this clears up all the confusion and mystery surrounding this. I picked one up myself and I do like it. I only use the leather pouch from HTC which was able to stretch to fit the extra peice on the bottom.
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camera lens is protected. i posted a few pics here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8708060#post8708060
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New review:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMsOp0EI6YA .
The reviewer says the the new powermat battery door is flush with the camera lens [protector glass].
If this was true, this battery door is going to make the camera lens even more prone to scratching.
Don't see why you're all crying about the camera "lens"...if it's that big of a deal, put a bulky, useless cover over the damn thing. Otherwise, quit your complaining (or stop being so abusive).
Picked one up yesterday (actually two, but that's another story). LOVE LOVE LOVE that the back door is only slightly thicker..can't even notice it. The "dongle" sticking out is no biggie for me and actually, kind of a nice addition...easier to find "up" and easier to hold the phone in landscape.
It charges about the same speed as my car charger...don't know what the amperage is on it, but it IS slower than my wall outlet.
Anyway, rather than waiting for shipping (best buy didn't have any single mats) I ended up buying another EVO set (door and pad) so I can leave one at work. Looks like I'll be able to pull the setup off the door and stick it on my Overdrive, though
Does anyone know if it will still charge if using a case like seidio active?
I don't think the bottom part will be a problem and it should still work with the holster.
Anyone tried it?
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I haven't tried with a case but I can hold the phone off the pad a ways and it will still charge...
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Does anyone know if it will still charge if using a case like seidio active?
I don't think the bottom part will be a problem and it should still work with the holster.
Anyone tried it?
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I picked up my Powermat this past Sunday and I LOVE IT!
I tried my nice cheap-ie holster from eBay ($3.50), naked, phone faces outward. With the powermat backing installed it DOES NOT fit. It is slightly thicker due to the magnet in the base.
My main motivation for the purchase was obviously to use it wirelessly, which is just amazing (loved it on the Pre, but I think I like powermat better... now if they could just make it available for the PS3 controllers lol), the ulterior motive was to get it so that the camera lens was not touching any flat surface I put it on..... and it doesn't! granted it's only like one millimeter, but still thats more than enough assurance for me!
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Picked one up yesterday (actually two, but that's another story). LOVE LOVE LOVE that the back door is only slightly thicker..can't even notice it. The "dongle" sticking out is no biggie for me and actually, kind of a nice addition...easier to find "up" and easier to hold the phone in landscape.
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Seconded... The little dongle is supported by my little finger just a tad which makes it just a tad easier to hold in landscape.
I thought that was going to be a major no-go for me, but I like it. And it's easy enough to unplug it to allow it to be plugged into the computer.
I don't know if its because of the rom I'm using (airborne 3.1), or because of how the powermat is alleged to charge, but I'm getting A TON better battery life since I installed both airborne 3.1 and the powermat.
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Does anyone know if it will still charge if using a case like seidio active?
I don't think the bottom part will be a problem and it should still work with the holster.
Anyone tried it?
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I have tried this and was not happy with the way the case was stretched at the bottom. If anyone wants to see pictures I can try to accommodate and snag some. Also tried out a Otterbox case (no go) and Seidio hip case (tight fit). Some may accept the power bridging powermat has decided to use but I plan to return it for now. I really wish powermat would have designed internal cabling instead. If they ever offer that revision I am down!
There have been a lot of complaints about the flimsy connector for the Xoom charger. I also think that it is a very poor design at most. The metal pin is too long, the plastic part is poking out too much etc.
I am no engineer and also bad at drawing but I attached something that I think might work. If anyone feels like they could produce a prototype that would be awesome!
The small magnet might or might not work. If you look at the area where all the connectors are you will see a small metal plate that could probably be used to anchor the connector magnetically.
Any feedback is appreciated (even just to say that I am full of sh!t!)
UPDATE: I added an alternative design using the two metal connectors for charging and a silicone plug to keep the connectors in place. A magnet will give additional stability.
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There have been a lot of complaints about the flimsy connector for the Xoom charger. I also think that it is a very poor design at most. The metal pin is too long, the plastic part is poking out too much etc.
I am no engineer and also bad at drawing but I attached something that I think might work. If anyone feels like they could produce a prototype that would be awesome!
The small magnet might or might not work. If you look at the area where all the connectors are you will see a small metal plate that could probably be used to anchor the connector magnetically.
Any feedback is appreciated (even just to say that I am full of sh!t!)
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It charges my Xoom very fast. It is still working and has not caused me any issues. If it breaks, I will come back here to *****.
I was just referring to the connector but thanks for the warning
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I was just referring to the connector but thanks for the warning
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So was I. The stock one works fine however, alternatives are great as well. I just do not see a need for one personally. Others may.
Yeah, the stock connecter scares me. I like your design though I'm not sure anyone here has the means to develop and sell it. I'm hoping maybe someone may find a softwear solution to charge via the USB micro port. What do you guys think, possible or no?
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There have been a lot of complaints about the flimsy connector for the Xoom charger. I also think that it is a very poor design at most. The metal pin is too long, the plastic part is poking out too much etc.
I am no engineer and also bad at drawing but I attached something that I think might work. If anyone feels like they could produce a prototype that would be awesome!
The small magnet might or might not work. If you look at the area where all the connectors are you will see a small metal plate that could probably be used to anchor the connector magnetically.
Any feedback is appreciated (even just to say that I am full of sh!t!)
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I like it! i think its a pretty good idea. Wish i knew someone who could create one. I would buy it. stock one scares me
how the F do magnets work?
anyhow, yeah really good design. I would buy that too.
i just turn it upside down while charging it.
I would buy one of those
I have to ask, why you would use that connector at all if you want to redesign a magnetic charger? Why not use the same priciple to connect it to the two plates on the bottom next to the hole for power?
As someone who repairs laptops for a living, this was the single most troubling design aspect of our new toy. It looks like it will be far to easy to damage the internals of this device with the default power cable.
It would make more sense to use a breakaway magnetic connection that makes contact with the two metal plates. I have not looked in to it too far but it would seem that the docs use this and the USB in them is strictly for audio out.
I was actually wondering if the metal plates would be used for dock charging. Since I don't own a dock I can't check. But if it is then yes, the charger should be attached magnetically! Thanks for the clarification. I'll try to design more options
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So was I. The stock one works fine however, alternatives are great as well. I just do not see a need for one personally. Others may.
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My only complaint with the xoom, honestly is the charging system.
For starters, I don't see a reason to not allow charging over USB. Sure the voltage would only be 5v, and it would take considerably longer, but the option would be nice. This isn't to say I want to do away with the 12v charger, because the speed at which it charges is lovely, just the option for the other.
Secondly, the needle-like connector screams, "I want to be broken quickly!" Was there really a need to make the connector in that type and size?
Thirdly, the placement of the charger port is hideous and impractical. It's dead center at the bottom. I rarely use my xoom flat against a surface. I purchased the display portfolio that motorola made. The charger port is not only a hinderance to the utilization of my portfolio case, but is also covered at all times when using the case in any manner that motorola designed it. I'm sure this is simply a brain-fart on motorola's part, which happens to everyone and is understandable, but is there a reason the charger port couldn't have been placed on one of the sides of the device? I would say preferably the left hand side, as people are less likely to turn the device to sit on that side.
I'm not simply posting this to complain, just express my thoughts on the only true fault that I feel the xoom has. On that note, a 90 degree *honestly 180 degree by the design sketch* connector would be lovely, IMO. It still wouldn't be usable with the portfolio case, but it would allow someone to angle the xoom without fear of breaking the charger off inside it.
The two metal plates are indeed for charging on the dock. It takes away the need to use the stock charger on the needle tip. Just plug the charger into the dock and set the Xoom on it. I charge this way every time.
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The two metal plates are indeed for charging on the dock. It takes away the need to use the stock charger on the needle tip. Just plug the charger into the dock and set the Xoom on it. I charge this way every time.
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Only problem is that's a $70-$120 solution
Why even have the plug then and just use the metal plates?
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Why even have the plug then and just use the metal plates?
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The plug would add additional stability so that it doesn't come off so easily. Not sure how strong you could make the magnets. As I said, I'm no engineer
Makes sense, maybe a smaler nub though haha, otherwise I like the idea
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The plug would add additional stability so that it doesn't come off so easily. Not sure how strong you could make the magnets. As I said, I'm no engineer
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Apple has a patent on the magnetically attached charger. Perhaps this is why motorola went the direction that it did.
http://patft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph...XT&s1=7311526.PN.&OS=PN/7311526&RS=PN/7311526
im gonna make this. I will let you guys know how it works. my first android by the way!
Sweet! I was also thinking about getting some latex and a second charger that I can strip and modify. This will be so cool!
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I followed these instructions and it was a resounding success!
http://forums.androidcentral.com/ve...us-mod-palm-touchstone-without-soldering.html
One thing to note: I have the extended battery+cover and while it did technically fit under the back cover with the extended battery+cover it didn't feel right to me(it bulged out a bit) and the there was a gap on the underside of the camera from the back being pushed out.
I switched back to the regular battery and kept using the extended battery case with the inductive coil and there is no bulge or anything, worth dropping 300mah for wireless charging IMO
Edit: Shaved away more of the back grid(and trimmed some copper tape that was kind of interfering with the cover closing) and all is well with the extended battery!
I did the same thing but I also shaved off the "grid" on the back of the door.
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I did the same thing but I also shaved off the "grid" on the back of the door.
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And that made I so the extended battery fit?
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And that made I so the extended battery fit?
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It will fit with the extended battery if you shave off the "grid". Albeit, very snugly.
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I did a touchstone mod for my Droid Charge, but I value NFC (and the warranty) too much to do this for my GN. Nonetheless kudos to the OP cuz I definitely wanted to attempt a touchstone mod for this phone.
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I did a touchstone mod for my Droid Charge, but I value NFC (and the warranty) too much to do this for my GN. Nonetheless kudos to the OP cuz I definitely wanted to attempt a touchstone mod for this phone.
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Nfc is intact if you follow the guide. Also I didn't notice any tripwire stickers or anything inside and their is no soldering so I so I don't see how they would know I opened it up.
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Nfc is intact if you follow the guide. Also I didn't notice any tripwire stickers or anything inside and their is no soldering so I so I don't see how they would know I opened it up.
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Even with that big coil in the way? Nice! I may have to attempt this at some point then, though I really don't want to give up my extended battery in order to make this fit...
It does fit without the extended battery removed its just really tight and the back doesn't fit "well"(its especially hard to get all the tabs to stay in when you first put it on). Trimming away some more of the plastic may help. I'm probably going to try that at some point.
Aren't you fritned of dust comming between your screen and the phone now you've opened it like that ?
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Aren't you fritned of dust comming between your screen and the phone now you've opened it like that ?
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The screen stays attached to the rest of the phone, all you take off is the plastic "ring" around the phone.
Brilliant! Copper Tape is a great idea. Seems this would be pretty easy to do. I just need the Starter Kit and the copper tape....
I got this to do the similar mod, just one wire and copper tape is needed, and the warranty isn't voided, this replacement part only cost me a few $ from china.
one wire to solder the pin indicate with the white dot, and the copper tape just needed to touch the sim card holder, the two ends goes to the two connectors on the touchstone coil.
just a simply explaination.
will do the mod later on.
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I got this to do the similar mod, just one wire and copper tape is needed, and the warranty isn't voided, this replacement part only cost me a few $ from china.
one wire to solder the pin indicate with the white dot, and the copper tape just needed to touch the sim card holder, the two ends goes to the two connectors on the touchstone coil.
just a simply explaination.
will do the mod later on.
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This looks like it would be a lot more involved,
1. It would require VERY precise soldering job to the back of the USB. This is way beyond most people's abilities.
2. It requires you to remove the circuit board from the screen whereas the other method does not.
On the other hand your method probably isn't capped at 500maH
it's a straight forward take apart,even if i mess up the part, it goes into the bin, that why i got an extra piece.
just a blob of solder on the usb and two on the touchstone coil, if you search the net, it's the same method that was used on the i9000, even the usb will work and does not affect any function of the phone.
I modded mine with the Palm/touchstone mod. When I first did the install, I was getting the bulge as mentioned.. after shaving down the back cover and doing some repositioning - it fits fine. No bulge, no extra pressure.. you wouldn't even know it was there.
Also installed the stronger magnets. This way, I installed the touchstone in my car as a car dock and used tasker to launch car home when docked.
Probably the best mod I've ever done. Very simple if you follow the instructions in the link.
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I modded mine with the Palm/touchstone mod. When I first did the install, I was getting the bulge as mentioned.. after shaving down the back cover and doing some repositioning - it fits fine. No bulge, no extra pressure.. you wouldn't even know it was there.
Also installed the stronger magnets. This way, I installed the touchstone in my car as a car dock and used tasker to launch car home when docked.
Probably the best mod I've ever done. Very simple if you follow the instructions in the link.
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Which stronger magnets did you install? I'm thinking of doing the same thing with mine... ^_^
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Which stronger magnets did you install? I'm thinking of doing the same thing with mine... ^_^
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Used these - http://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=D401-N52
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Used these - http://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=D401-N52
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Does that screw with the compass at all?
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Does that screw with the compass at all?
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They don't seem to on mine. Also, order a few extra magnets because they trend to break if you drop them.
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Why does this have to go into the phone and void the warranty. Personally I use a case without cutouts for the pogo pins so i can just attach the tape to the pogo pins right?
Anyone know if the Palm Pre Touchstone wireless charging dock will be compatible?
The Pre had a magnet on the back to make sure the device was held firmly on the Touchstone, but I dont think the SGS III will have a magnet, but may still charge using the Pre Touchstone.
What about the HP Touch Stone for TouchPad, wonder if that will work!!!
This docks can be bought dirt cheap, so if they work it will be a massive bonus! I am guessing the tech behind the wireless charging will be the same
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What about the HP Touch Stone for TouchPad, wonder if that will work!!!
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That would be great! I guess the first person who receives the S3 and who also has a touchstone can give it a try and report back...
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That would be great! I guess the first person who receives the S3 and who also has a touchstone can give it a try and report back...
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I sure will
it wont work........ cos you need the replacement back cover which has the inductive coil inside the cover is rubberized to grip the plastic charging pad.....
dont see why it wont work with the touchstone same tech
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it wont work........ cos you need the replacement back cover which has the inductive coil inside the cover is rubberized to grip the plastic charging pad.....
dont see why it wont work with the touchstone same tech
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Guys what's the difference in charging speed on the pre/touchpad on wires vs plugged in? Just asking to get a rough idea on what the expect on the sgs3
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it wont work........ cos you need the replacement back cover which has the inductive coil inside the cover is rubberized to grip the plastic charging pad.....
dont see why it wont work with the touchstone same tech
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Yeah, probably need to buy the Samsung kit for the back cover, but at least TouchStones can be had for about £26 on the bay if the Sammy ones are expensive.
Already having one its just handy.
TBH re:Charging times seems about the same as wired, but really haven't paid a lot of attention, generally put on it over night.
Has anyone been able to test this yet?
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Has anyone been able to test this yet?
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The phones don't ship with a back cover compatible with wireless charging and the wireless kit (which includes said compatible back cover) won't be available until September
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Has anyone been able to test this yet?
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Damn my slow ass typing
Cheers Isadora
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The phones don't ship with a back cover compatible with wireless charging and the wireless kit (which includes said compatible back cover) won't be available until September
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bollocks! ok thanks for the update. i'm sure there will be some 3rd party sellers who will launch one
**UPDATE 8/17/2012**
I've been working on many of your suggestions and am really enjoying hearing new ones. Please keep them coming!
I'll maintain this top post to include which projects I've finished, which I've started (and their progress) and which are in the pipeline.
Finished and posted to techneesh.com:
- Hybrid portrait//landscape dock (iExitus,
- Custom engraving (txkorm,
- Extra colors (-FuRBz-,
- Brass Knuckles Case (Se23, baghera1979,
- Bumper Case (thanks, ruvort)
In the pipeline (priority-ordered, approximately):
- Brass Knuckles 2.0 (with holes for charging/buttons, top cover for aesthetics, smaller finger holes, rounded edges)
- Dock for Otterbox Commuter Case
- Tobacco Case (not xda related, but xda member requested - will double as a microSD holder
- Bumper Case 2.0
- Dock for Hyperion Extended Battery
- Variable/adjustable dock for other cases
- Modular Dock (specs are not yet solidified. perhaps it will have a connection for an adapter to attach to your car, your bike, etc. Perhaps for preexisting docks like the iHome. Post your thoughts!) (tghockey07,
- HDMI//USB Host Dock
- Your next suggestion
Sorry if I didn't include you I got cut off bc I'm currently boarding a plane
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Just upgraded from my bionic to this sweet phone & ordered the 4200 mah extended w/nfc from amazon for $19.
I made a custom car dock and docking station for the bionic- I was going to integrate HDMI & a usb hub (kind of like this ultrabook docking station) so ppl could use Motorola's Webtop Software more easily... but the # of ppl w/Bionics seems to have diminished extensively.
Anyway, I'm wondering if folks have any dreams for a sgs3 accessory that they'd like to exist.
I want the Mugen dock w/HDMI but it looks like it's out of stock until September... so I may design one myself. lmk any thoughts!
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Just upgraded from my bionic to this sweet phone & ordered the 4200 mah extended w/nfc from amazon for $19.
I made a custom car dock and docking station for the bionic- I was going to integrate HDMI & a usb hub (kind of like this ultrabook docking station) so ppl could use Motorola's Webtop Software more easily... but the # of ppl w/Bionics seems to have diminished extensively.
Anyway, I'm wondering if folks have any dreams for a sgs3 accessory that they'd like to exist.
I want the Mugen dock w/HDMI but it looks like it's out of stock until September... so I may design one myself. lmk any thoughts!
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O_O man that printer is just insane. I've seen one in action and in some cases they have them in stores where you can just go an pay a certain amount for the object your printing
3D printers are amazing, and have really come down in price. I remember the first laser printers were in the $5000 and up range... ($5000 on the lower end as I recall)
And now, you can print in 3D ......... soooo cool.
So how would this work if you printed something for me? Not sure what yet, but I'm sure I could think of something that I've had in mind
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3D printers are amazing, and have really come down in price. I remember the first laser printers were in the $5000 and up range... ($5000 on the lower end as I recall)
And now, you can print in 3D ......... soooo cool.
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O_O dafuq am i the only one never heard of a 3D printer...?!
i'd like to have a cover with a 3d unishark on it!!!!!
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Can you print a phone back?
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Awesome. One day I WILL have to buy/build a 3D printer, but they're still currently either way too expensive, or way too janky (MakerBot). And then one day a little further down the road: true desktop molecular manufacturing for everyone (nanotechnology).
In any case, here's something I'd definitely design and print for my phone if I had a 3D printer: End caps and/or snap-on housings for my right-angle 3.5mm stereo cable AND my right-angle micro USB cable. Why? Because I often have both plugged in and it's a pain to comfortably hold my phone in landscape mode while gaming with the nubs of each cable connector jamming into my hands. Would much rather have something with more surface area covering 'em. (KICKSTARTER?! $$$ )
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Can you print a phone back?
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if you give him the 3d geometry file he can print it providing the overhangs are not too bad or it may have to be done in multiple parts.
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Triskite said:
Just upgraded from my bionic to this sweet phone & ordered the 4200 mah extended w/nfc from amazon for $19.
I made a custom car dock and docking station for the bionic- I was going to integrate HDMI & a usb hub (kind of like this ultrabook docking station) so ppl could use Motorola's Webtop Software more easily... but the # of ppl w/Bionics seems to have diminished extensively.
Anyway, I'm wondering if folks have any dreams for a sgs3 accessory that they'd like to exist.
I want the Mugen dock w/HDMI but it looks like it's out of stock until September... so I may design one myself. lmk any thoughts!
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I would love a docking station for this beast.
which 3d printer did you get? I'm pricing a few out right now as well if anyone has any pointers...
I desperately want a 3D printer. So many ideas in this thick skull. lol
You should do the inductive charging mod for your phone with the Pre back cover and fabricate a car mount for the S3 with a slot to slide a touchstone into it.
Oh yeah, I'd want one. I'm hoping for something similar when Samsung eventually gets around to releasing their official inductive charging kit unlike the Verizon only one that Big Red just released.
That's a really nice docking station for the Moto btw.
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baghera1979 said:
So how would this work if you printed something for me? Not sure what yet, but I'm sure I could think of something that I've had in mind
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Well if it's something that I think sounds cool I would probably just make it and send you one for free- the material isn't exactly cheap but it's definitely not expensive, either. The design time sometimes takes a while (2-10 hours), though, depending what it is. But yeah just throw down some ideas.
I'm also up to do custom orders for relatively cheap (~$20/hr design time, $3 per ounce printed). You can see some stuff I've done here, here, and here.
GamerMYJ said:
Can you print a phone back?
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After I hacked my bionic for wireless charging I tried designing part of a phone back (my first print + first design ever, so it looks terrible). Even now that I'm pretty good with the printer & designing things, I don't think it has quite the precision for the fine interlocking mechanism required for the phone back to snap to the phone.
Also, you can see the fine bead of the print so it doesn't look as smooth as china-factory-printed-plastic. (see photo from first post) - so it's better for docks and things like that.
zmore said:
Awesome. One day I WILL have to buy/build a 3D printer, but they're still currently either way too expensive, or way too janky (MakerBot). And then one day a little further down the road: true desktop molecular manufacturing for everyone (nanotechnology).
In any case, here's something I'd definitely design and print for my phone if I had a 3D printer: End caps and/or snap-on housings for my right-angle 3.5mm stereo cable AND my right-angle micro USB cable. Why? Because I often have both plugged in and it's a pain to comfortably hold my phone in landscape mode while gaming with the nubs of each cable connector jamming into my hands. Would much rather have something with more surface area covering 'em. (KICKSTARTER?! $$$ )
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The makerbot replicator has worked extremely well for me! ($1700). It will do 50+ prints without an issue, and until last week the only fixes I had to do were replacing the tape on the platform and cleaning out the extruder's motor. (last week the motherboard blew, but they immediately shipped me a new one free of charge, and now I'm running again).
OK so let me get this right - you have right angle cables and you'd like something to snap onto the phone to essentially cover both cables so it is
a) more comfortable to hold in landscape
b) protects the jacks from damage
is that about right? or do you want it to snap onto the cables themselves
bdangol said:
if you give him the 3d geometry file he can print it providing the overhangs are not too bad or it may have to be done in multiple parts.
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Yes I can print most things, even if there's an overhang (it just requires wasting plastic to print support material). Creating a design is pretty easy in Google's (actually Trimble just bought it) free program Sketchup. You can send me the file or an STL exported from any other 3d modeling software.
txkorm said:
I would love a docking station for this beast.
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What kind of docking station? Power only? HDMI too? Landscape? Vertical? How many folks would also be interested?
Darmokk said:
which 3d printer did you get? I'm pricing a few out right now as well if anyone has any pointers...
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I got the Makerbot Replicator for the customer support. With relatively premature technology, I think it's worth it to spend a few bucks extra to get awesome support. They answer requests on weekends and will replace any broken parts promptly & free of charge.
However, I would probably try out the Solidoodle, as it is super cheap and looks good. I do feel bad supporting the company as the founder used to work at Makerbot and literally just stole their business model.
msgnyc said:
I desperately want a 3D printer. So many ideas in this thick skull. lol
You should do the inductive charging mod for your phone with the Pre back cover and fabricate a car mount for the S3 with a slot to slide a touchstone into it.
Oh yeah, I'd want one. I'm hoping for something similar when Samsung eventually gets around to releasing their official inductive charging kit unlike the Verizon only one that Big Red just released.
That's a really nice docking station for the Moto btw.
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Thanks man. You must have seen my other post where I hacked my phone previously for wireless charging?
Not really sure I see the value to it being wireless charging if it's gonna stay stationary in a navigation dock, though? Would it be for device flexibility (so I wouldn't have to redesign it when I get a new phone)?
I'd like a dock that accepts the phone in a case and also works in landscape
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Actually didnt know about your previous mod lol.
Was more or less just thinkin aloud (or in text i should say) about a type of of car dock Id like to see for this and future devices. Im a little tired of buying 2-3 new docks (home, car, office) everytime I get a new phone in all honesty.
Would love for a slim universal car dock with inductive charging. Cable can be pulled from the inductive charging pad/touchstone for devices that require being physically plugged in. Makes things simple. Just get in the car, put the device in the dock quickly without worrying about fumbling wires or which side is your port on etc. When you get out just grab the phone. no worrying about wires, bending the usb connector cause you pulled at a wierd angle etc. you know?
Just figured the touchstone + mod would be a nice cheap base to start with for concepting over a $100ish inductive pad. Maybe even stick a laminated rewritable nfc tag in the center with a nice logo on it to program for carmode/ nav/ music or whatever as soon as you dock it. Maybe even make the dock itself detachable and usable as a desktop dock aswell... Ok ok lemme pause my brain for a lil while. I can keep going on and on about this stuff... lol
I am a mechanical engineer and do alot of 3D work in solidworks. I can sketch things up in 3D if people have an idea.
Could the OP use solidworks or step files to automatically print these? I would really like it to design docks and stand if I know the gap margibs from this markerbot
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htcsnap93 said:
I am a mechanical engineer and do alot of 3D work in solidworks. I can sketch things up in 3D if people have an idea.
Could the OP use solidworks or step files to automatically print these? I would really like it to design docks and stand if I know the gap margibs from this markerbot
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I have an idea for a case for the sgh-i747. Just a simple 2 piece snap together case. Nothing fancy. Would be nice to see how that material holds up to some of the others I have.
I guess any clamshell style case would work as a template if you could do that and send it it to OP. I have looked for 3d dimensions for them and can't find anything for it.
Thank you
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baghera1979 said:
I have an idea for a case for the sgh-i747. Just a simple 2 piece snap together case. Nothing fancy. Would be nice to see how that material holds up to some of the others I have.
I guess any clamshell style case would work as a template if you could do that and send it it to OP. I have looked for 3d dimensions for them and can't find anything for it.
Thank you
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Could you post some links or pics, in private or here of what you mean with clammshell? Dimensions i will get from my own device.
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Think you could make a stand for me? I just need one that my phone could sit horizontally, and I'd just plug it in to my MHL adapter. How much would that cost?
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