Hey guys,
Today I finally received my Desktop Dock from Amazon after waiting for it since I bought my One X in April.
I made a short unboxing / review / first impressions video and wanted to share it with you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELsXu7IQomo
I know, that I didn't speak much about the actual dock, as I basically just received it and I have to play a little more with it before giving a final statement. So far I am quite happy though. Please give me some feedback, as it is my first ever video review
You enjoy while we ATT One X users look at you with envy -_-
Appreciate the info even though it is for the international one x but it really should be in the accessories sub forum
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Oh sorry, I just realized that I posted it in the wrong One X forum - I guess it was too late last night :laugh:
Maybe a moderator can move it to the appropriate forum?
my cable that came with it literally peeled apart at the connection to the dock. Did you have this issue?
My cable is fine, don't have any problems (yet)
Moved to correct forum
Cheers mate!
Looks good, thinking of picking up a dock...
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I've seen this dock a few times now and always thought the angle it held the phone was quite low. When sat on your desk does it present the phone at a usable angle?
is there a black version of the dock? cause a black hox doesn't looks very good on a withe dock
In my opinion, the angle is alright. On the desk it looks great and I can easily read everything.
I tried to make a photo to show the angle a bit better:
@ matt95: I think it's only available in white, not sure if they will release a black one later.
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Hi There!
Has anyone got any experience with particular cradle/docks from Ebay?
Ideally I think I would like a horizontal dock, but can do portrait.
The "USB-Sync-Cradle-Dock-Charger-Samsung-i9100-Galaxy-S-2" on eBay. (Since I've posted so little, I'm not yet allowed to post links).
I bought one'o these. Don't expect much of it, but I think it'll do what it's supposed to. I just hope there's some anti-slip rubber feet on it, so the phone can be used while mounted. Droidstuff.se (swedish site) has a very nice, special made Android universal dock in black metal (which everybody knows us scandinavians are very good at! ). It's pretty expensive, though, and availability is scarce.
Here is the one I ordered: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170633167683
I still haven't gotten it yet (even though I ordered nearly 2 weeks ago)... I will let you know what I think if / when I get it.
When it arrives, I'd be interested to know whether it looks like it'd work with a case on
ebay dock
I ordered that ebay dock, it came pretty quick, its ok for the money, it doesnt give a snug cutom fit but does just fine, i might actually order a sceond one as you can charge it from your pc/laptop or hook in a wall charger.
It look like theres enough room to work with a case but im not a big fan of cases so im unable to tell.
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The "USB-Sync-Cradle-Dock-Charger-Samsung-i9100-Galaxy-S-2" on eBay. (Since I've posted so little, I'm not yet allowed to post links).
I bought one'o these. Don't expect much of it, but I think it'll do what it's supposed to. I just hope there's some anti-slip rubber feet on it, so the phone can be used while mounted. Droidstuff.se (swedish site) has a very nice, special made Android universal dock in black metal (which everybody knows us scandinavians are very good at! ). It's pretty expensive, though, and availability is scarce.
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Do you mean this bad boy
http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/4801/samsung-original-galaxy-s-ii-i9100-desktop-charger
Thinking of that one, looks pretty good and it also charges a separate battery at the same time, however not in stock yet any thoughts?
I'd really want my device lied horizontally. Comfortable while watching movies But no such a dock in the offing.
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http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/4801/samsung-original-galaxy-s-ii-i9100-desktop-charger
Thinking of that one, looks pretty good and it also charges a separate battery at the same time, however not in stock yet any thoughts?
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that's the one that comes with korean version of the galaxy s2
lucky bastards
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Do you mean this bad boy
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That's the bad boy. Isn't it adorable?
Its awesome
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Here is the one I ordered: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170633167683
I still haven't gotten it yet (even though I ordered nearly 2 weeks ago)... I will let you know what I think if / when I get it.
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1 already bought this one, two days on ebay. I dont like it at all as the phone sites in it almost upright, there isnt enough of an angle on it to use the phone comfortably, the angle is just too steep.
If you don't mind the angle the build quality is good otherwise.
I ordered one of these. Will report back when I get it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-Sync-Cradle...3?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item27ba878343#shId
beWater said:
http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/4801/samsung-original-galaxy-s-ii-i9100-desktop-charger
Thinking of that one, looks pretty good and it also charges a separate battery at the same time, however not in stock yet any thoughts?
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Isn't that the one that doesn't actually charge the phone, though?
It charges a separate battery, lying flat in the base. But the phone simply sits in the base. Seems mad to me.
Edit: Yup, doesn't charge the phone. More pictures here. Removed link as I wasn't sure if linking to a retailer was permitted. Is copying their images ok?
I remember having a very similar dock to that for the M2000 (htc blue angel), battery charged in the back, but you could plug a mini-usb cable in to charge the device as well.....
Thats a big step backwards!
leventbb said:
I ordered one of these. Will report back when I get it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-Sync-Cradle...3?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item27ba878343#shId
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Just bought a similar one, hope it arrives soon to my country. Being used to connect my milestone to a dock is can't of weird now that i have the phone laying alone on the desk.
Regards,
Sebastian Moreno
Buenos Aires, Argentina.
http://www.clove.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100-desktop-dock
I'm waiting for this one
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but this one looks promising,as well
http://www.clove.co.uk/desktop-sync-charge-cradle-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100
hunhool said:
http://www.clove.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100-desktop-dock
I'm waiting for this one
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but this one looks promising,as well
http://www.clove.co.uk/desktop-sync-charge-cradle-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100
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I'm waiting for the 1st dock. I'd rather get a samsung approved dock plus it looks well built and has line out and usb connection AND works in portrait/landscape.
Also eager about the car dock, until you linked this site I didn't know where to get the official Samsung one, so thanks man.
http://www.clove.co.uk/vehicle-dock-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100
If you want to see both in action, I found a Danish video from a while back which happens to show the hdmi accessory
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTsUgetnGu8
Don;t know if those links will work, if not just append watch?v=KTsUgetnGu8 to youtube.com
leventbb said:
I ordered one of these. Will report back when I get it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-Sync-Cradle...3?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item27ba878343#shId
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this is the same one I reviewed, too steep an angle, looks nice but uncomfortable to use.
Airbag888 said:
I'm waiting for the 1st dock. I'd rather get a samsung approved dock plus it looks well built and has line out and usb connection AND works in portrait/landscape.
Also eager about the car dock, until you linked this site I didn't know where to get the official Samsung one, so thanks man.
http://www.clove.co.uk/vehicle-dock-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100
If you want to see both in action, I found a Danish video from a while back which happens to show the hdmi accessory
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTsUgetnGu8
Don;t know if those links will work, if not just append watch?v=KTsUgetnGu8 to youtube.com
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thanks for the video,it was really impressive
I can't wait to get them
Anyone seen any specific accessories for this device yet? All the searches just go to very generic stuff like chargers or those car mounts that have the big adjustable clamps.
Ideally I'd like a desk cradle and a car windscreen mount...
jmbillings said:
Anyone seen any specific accessories for this device yet? All the searches just go to very generic stuff like chargers or those car mounts that have the big adjustable clamps.
Ideally I'd like a desk cradle and a car windscreen mount...
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If you want a dock specific for the nexus and not just a generic dock then I think you are going to have to wait until after its been released. Give it about a week after 17th and stuff should start popping up on ebay or other sites.
I have been looking for a desk dock and a proper galaxy nexus car mount (not just a universal mount) and havent found anything that has images and sale date yet.
Mark.
I think you're right - I'm sure the chinese manufacturers won't take long to start knocking stuff out. It can sit on my desk for a couple of weeks.
(also, I dunno how I missed that accessories had a whole forum to itself. Duh. Thanks to the mod that moved this )
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I think you're right - I'm sure the chinese manufacturers won't take long to start knocking stuff out. It can sit on my desk for a couple of weeks.
(also, I dunno how I missed that accessories had a whole forum to itself. Duh. Thanks to the mod that moved this )
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I moved it and you're welcome
Keep following this forum and as soon as items start appearing they will be posted here.
Mark.
Bought some screen protectors from amazon;
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0067N0ACC
Hopefully will arrive before Friday
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Bought some screen protectors from amazon;
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0067N0ACC
Hopefully will arrive before Friday
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Good spot. I've just ordered a set too.
jmbillings said:
Anyone seen any specific accessories for this device yet? All the searches just go to very generic stuff like chargers or those car mounts that have the big adjustable clamps.
Ideally I'd like a desk cradle and a car windscreen mount...
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Yeah after those myself. Do Samsung usually make official accessories?
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saquib said:
Bought some screen protectors from amazon;
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0067N0ACC
Hopefully will arrive before Friday
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Are those good quality?
Will it fit the whole front face exactly or will it just be a 4.65" rectangle for the screen area?
Is there much of a difference between the cheaper or expensive ones?
No answers, as not received yet.
Got the despatch email, so hopefully will be here in the next couple of days. Will try to post up a review.
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No answers, as not received yet.
Got the despatch email, so hopefully will be here in the next couple of days. Will try to post up a review.
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Any news on this...?
I just received them.
They are OK quality, I wanted some temp protectors before I get some proper ones in the near future.
Nevertheless, very quick delivery as I ordered Thursday afternoon and received Saturday morning (today).
My SGN was naked for about 12 hours but still sparkling new.
kkh786 said:
I just received them.
They are OK quality, I wanted some temp protectors before I get some proper ones in the near future.
Nevertheless, very quick delivery as I ordered Thursday afternoon and received Saturday morning (today).
My SGN was naked for about 12 hours but still sparkling new.
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So are they cut specifically for the galaxy nexus that covers the whole front face or is just a rectangular protector for the 4.65 screen?
Hi
Received mine as well, but no phone to apply to yet (Phones4U still not delivered).
They appear to be cut for the whole of the front screen, curved edges with a cut out for the speaker.
Any one tried this yet?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0061N9754/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=A214YZ773APOUQ
Screen protector and case. I'm planning to import this from the UK before the GN gets released in my country.
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Any one tried this yet?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0061N9754/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=A214YZ773APOUQ
Screen protector and case. I'm planning to import this from the UK before the GN gets released in my country.
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yes I have this case and it is ok
Anybody heard of this new car mount yet?
Steelie Mobile Device Holder
They also have an iPad tabletop stand.
Just ordered the car kit cause It looks like a great product. I love this idea!!!
The best thing is that if you send them your case. They'll punch a hole in it so that the magnet can mount straight to the phone and is a little more discrete.
They were originally on Kickstarter and almost doubled their goal.
Just wanted to post/support a (what seems to me like a great product) that is MADE IN THE U.S.A.
What do you guys think?
And no I am not affiliated with them in any way.
*****Update 5.16.12*****
Just received the car kit!
Includes:
1 x STEELIE Ball
1 x STEELIE Socket
1 x Alcohol prep pad
1 x Primer stick
1 x Instructions
Uploaded some photo's to show all that is included with instructions.
Also dims of "STEELIE Ball" (for dashboard) and "STEELIE socket" (for phone).
Will update in a few more days with results in
*Ease of use
*Ease if installation
*Durability
*GPS interference (if any)
*Anything you all might ask in the meantime
Im not 100% positive, but i think this will mess your GPS and NFC obviously.
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Im not 100% positive, but i think this will mess your GPS and NFC obviously.
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Me either but when mine comes I'll post a review with pics and a video after some testing.
Although I can't test NFC. I will post GPS results from Google Navigation.
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Looks good, went to buy one for holding my Nexus in the car for $35. Went through to Paypal - shipping to Australia? $45!!!! NOPE.
wakd said:
Looks good, went to buy one for holding my Nexus in the car for $35. Went through to Paypal - shipping to Australia? $45!!!! NOPE.
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That's unfortunate. Did you try to email them to see if they can help you with possibly offering different shipping options?
Saw these guys at a small town fair in Louisville, CO a week ago. Looked like a good product and the guys who own the company were very enthusiastic and helpful. I specifically asked about GPS interference etc. and they said they'd evaluated several phones with no issues.
I also expressed concern about the size/thickness of the engagement point on the phone and they said that they were working on a lower profile version.
Would really like to see these guys do well. Another small business emerging from middle-class America. Gotta love that.
Similar idea to tetrax, but may be easier to find a mounting spot since it looks like it doesn't need the same sq inch spot if you're not using the vent mounted version.
Wow, this is awesome and perfect for my needs! Just went in for one!
I have a window mount currently but it's a pain if I want to rotate it at all because you have to loosen the ball joint and then tighten it back up. And it's almost impossible to do it with the phone in the holder while keeping it at the angle you want.
That, and the suction cup will fall off from time to time. I've also gotten "yelled at" by a cop for having it up as well, so this will "obstruct my view" way less!
This is so much simpler to use, even though it will add a slight bit of bulk.
blue2107 said:
Anybody heard of this new car mount yet?
Steelie Mobile Device Holder
They also have an iPad tabletop stand.
Just ordered the car kit cause It looks like a great product. I love this idea!!!
The best thing is that if you send them your case. They'll punch a hole in it so that the magnet can mount straight to the phone and is a little more discrete.
They were originally on Kickstarter and almost doubled their goal.
Just wanted to post/support a (what seems to me like a great product) that is MADE IN THE U.S.A.
What do you guys think?
And no I am not affiliated with them in any way.
*****Update 5.16.12*****
Just received the car kit!
Includes:
1 x STEELIE Ball
1 x STEELIE Socket
1 x Alcohol prep pad
1 x Primer stick
1 x Instructions
Uploaded some photo's to show all that is included with instructions.
Also dims of "STEELIE Ball" (for dashboard) and "STEELIE socket" (for phone).
Will update in a few more days with results in
*Ease of use
*Ease if installation
*Durability
*GPS interference (if any)
*Anything you all might ask in the meantime
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Thanks for posting about this here, Iv been researching this product everywhere that I can, but its a hard product to find info about, and whats even worse is that the company has not returned my calls or emails in 3 days since contacting them. Either way I found the steelie product on sale here and I already bought it. http://www.123inkcartridges.ca/accessories-product/ST_C.html and now Im hoping it can be used with my galaxy note i717. Now this is a big phone, probably the biggest and heaviest on the market and im worried it will not work. Does anyone know if my phone will work? Also the steelie on this website looks different than all the other steelie pictures iv found, is the one I bought an older or newer version of the steelie? I already contacted 123 ink cartridges and they assured me that its not counterfeit.
Let us know how the thing feels with a big ol', honkin' magnet on the back of it. I'm intrigued, but think having a magnet the size of a 50-cent piece on the back of my GNex would make my having a pretty custom case rather pointless.
The site also says it doesn't interfere with NFC. I'm dubious and would love to hear from some third parties.
shanek17 said:
Thanks for posting about this here, Iv been researching this product everywhere that I can, but its a hard product to find info about, and whats even worse is that the company has not returned my calls or emails in 3 days since contacting them. Either way I found the steelie product on sale here and I already bought it. http://www.123inkcartridges.ca/accessories-product/ST_C.html and now Im hoping it can be used with my galaxy note i717. Now this is a big phone, probably the biggest and heaviest on the market and im worried it will not work. Does anyone know if my phone will work? Also the steelie on this website looks different than all the other steelie pictures iv found, is the one I bought an older or newer version of the steelie? I already contacted 123 ink cartridges and they assured me that its not counterfeit.
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NEVER MIND! the one i bought was a counterfeit... lame. oh well im getting a refund on it.
Any updates?
I see that they offer the Steelie Magnetic Phone Socket for purchase by itself, but dont see it listed for sale anywhere. Would be nice for different cell phone uses that drive the same car. I guess you could always mount it to a easy to swap out phone case if you have the same phone as other users.
Looking to start running outside and wanted to use my phone to keep track of stats and listen to music.
Anyone have suggestions on good armbands?
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Subbing for info, I haven't found one that fits worth a **** yet..
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The best arm band I have been able to find (sorry i dont remember the brand, i lost it a little while ago) was for an HTC phone, one that came out around the same time as the GS2. I found it fit the best when the phone was in its case (a TPU cover). I was able to use that one quite well for a time.
This is the one I bought and it's adjustable and very sturdy
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00771G040/ref=oh_details_o09_s01_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I hope this helps
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This is the one I bought and it's adjustable and very sturdy
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00771G040/ref=oh_details_o09_s01_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I hope this helps
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I came here to post this same one. I have purchased a few, my wife is a marathon runner, and she has the old one as a backup. She recently misplaced the one in this link and had to use the back up one for almost a month. She very much missed the comfort of the band linked, compared to both backups we have. She says the armband in the one linked is softer and does not feel like its digging into her arm.
So thumbs up to the one posted here.
Does anyone have a design for a stand that you can attach the Nexus Wireless Charger to?? I want to get one printed but have no clue how to design it myself
EDIT: Found what I'm looking for
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:221115
**** that's amazing! Now where to print it?
Just typed in 3D printing Toronto and found a couple of local shops
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yesss this is awesome! gunna print this at my school. need to see if i can, or i can find someone to make this into a car charger as well. id imagine the magnets would work for a car charger
fergdizzle9090 said:
yesss this is awesome! gunna print this at my school. need to see if i can, or i can find someone to make this into a car charger as well. id imagine the magnets would work for a car charger
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It took me about 3 hrs to hunt down that design because I had no clue where to look. You can always commission someone to design it for you
Nah I got the design and have access to a few different 3d printers in class. Post your results of what you get when it's done!
Tapatalk Nexus 5 Master Race
Found a guy on Reddit who has access to a printer in his lab. Working on details to get one printed! Will post back once it's all done and received.
That looks great!
I'm also curious if anyone's created a version like this for the car.
I just got my Nexus Wireless Charger recently and have been looking at different options on how to mount it to my car dashboard without doing any permanent modifications. This printed dock/stand looks like the right idea.
I got a quote for this thing this morning and they want $300 to print it because it's a solid model rather than shelled.
Something to keep in mind before you guys get your hopes up.
Might contact the creator and see if he can edit to make it hollow?
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Hey Guys,
We have a Makerbot 2X. Happy to help prototype anything you need!
I'm sure the higher up's wouldn't mind.
-Weston
Slickwraps
slickwraps said:
Hey Guys,
We have a Makerbot 2X. Happy to help prototype anything you need!
I'm sure the higher up's wouldn't mind.
-Weston
Slickwraps
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Thanks Weston, I found a friend local who has one and I'm getting a lesson on how to use it Saturday to print my own. Once I do that, a designer friend of mine are going to sit down and refine the design to clean it up and make the stand as stable as possible
I just had one printed by a co-worker and love it. The most difficult part is getting the cable through and it cuts 6-8 inches off of the cable which is already rather short for the official nexus charger. Just keep that in mind.
slickwraps said:
Hey Guys,
We have a Makerbot 2X. Happy to help prototype anything you need!
I'm sure the higher up's wouldn't mind.
-Weston
Slickwraps
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prototyping right now and it looks like the angle is a bit steep but I'm just doing a rough draft
ive been thinking and i think it would look better and be cheaper if i could redesign it like the guy who made his own wood charger. buy some strong magnets for the nexus 5 back and use a cheap disassembled generic qi charger. then you wouldnt have to buy the expensive nexus 5 charger
fergdizzle9090 said:
ive been thinking and i think it would look better and be cheaper if i could redesign it like the guy who made his own wood charger. buy some strong magnets for the nexus 5 back and use a cheap disassembled generic qi charger. then you wouldnt have to buy the expensive nexus 5 charger
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Tru but I already bought the nexus charger sooooo.
UPDATE After many tries, the print has been difficult to do because of the shape of it. 4th try and counting
gwertheim said:
Tru but I already bought the nexus charger sooooo.
UPDATE After many tries, the print has been difficult to do because of the shape of it. 4th try and counting
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Have you tried to remove the guts from the charger case?
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I admire this work
Soooooo I finally got around to getting it printed through the contact I found on Reddit.
He sent me these pictures of the final product:
http://imgur.com/a/GpAA3
Looks amazing, hoping it all fits together nicely.
balla786 said:
Soooooo I finally got around to getting it printed through the contact I found on Reddit.
He sent me these pictures of the final product:
http://imgur.com/a/GpAA3
Looks amazing, hoping it all fits together nicely.
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That Is pretty awesome :fingers-crossed: