We can see from the back panel of the Nexus 5 that there are 4 metal plates arranged around the Qi charging coil, and almost identical arrangement to the famous Palm Pre and it's touchstone wireless charger.
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Previously, the explanation why the Nexus 4 did not include magnetic docking (as it was reported to have in the original Verge hand-on video reveal) was that there were patent issues involved. Either Google (or LG) have acquired the necessary patent(s) for magnetic docking for wireless charging, or the metal plates are there purely for hackers to add magnetic docking themselves (as many have done with the Nexus 4 by taking donor parts from the Pre).
I suspect the former. Without a flat glass back, the adhesive attachment mechanism of the current wireless charging orb will not function with the Nexus 5's soft-touch (and possibly slightly curved) back, so a new wireless charger will be required for the Nexus 5 with a new retention mechanism.
Very interesting...
Wonder if any patent-wonks out there can shed any light on whether Google or LG hold any patent cover for this (I remember the - old - N7 had a magnetic switch such that the screen would turn off / on depending on whether a case with a magnet was open / closed - I remember there being a bit of discussion as to whether they had patent cover for this)
I hope this also means that there might be an actual working dock feature when using qi
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LG bought a lot of stuff related to webOS from HP earlier this year:
http://money.cnn.com/2013/02/25/technology/hp-sells-webos-lg/index.html
LG is buying all of the assets associated with webOS: the source code, engineering talent, patents, and more. It plans to use the software in its smart TVs. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, though a press release said neither company expects the deal "to have a material impact" on its financials.
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very interesting! do you think that a magnetic dock (with strong magnets) would be enough even for a car dock?
i'd love to have a wireless charging dock for my car but i hate universal docks and i've never seen model specific wireless charging car docks. hacking a universal dock to hold in place the phone just using magnets would be awesome imo!
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very interesting! do you think that a magnetic dock (with strong magnets) would be enough even for a car dock?
i'd love to have a wireless charging dock for my car but i hate universal docks and i've never seen model specific wireless charging car docks. hacking a universal dock to hold in place the phone just using magnets would be awesome imo!
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Maybe if they have 2 coils in the phone and car dock? That would be cool. I'm not sure if it works that way or not. But I love the official car docks too. Maybe they could include pogo pins also for that use case of faster charging.
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the orb works with the soft touch back of the nexus 7 and most vinyl or leather case you put it in, no need for magnets. sorry
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Maybe if they have 2 coils in the phone and car dock? That would be cool. I'm not sure if it works that way or not. But I love the official car docks too. Maybe they could include pogo pins also for that use case of faster charging.
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Why 2 coils?
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Why 2 coils?
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To charge twice as fast. I completely made that up. Just a thought.
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To charge twice as fast. I completely made that up. Just a thought.
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Oh, ok. I'm not sure that double coil will charge at double speed, I think that to double the speed we need some kind of different technology...
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Please forgive the ignorance, but I'm ordering my case right now and was wondering about the wireless charger.
Will the phone come with one of its own, or do I need to order one off Amazon such as the CHOE pad ?
MarcAntonyy said:
Please forgive the ignorance, but I'm ordering my case right now and was wondering about the wireless charger.
Will the phone come with one of its own, or do I need to order one off Amazon such as the CHOE pad ?
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I don't think it will be included...
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It won't be included
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Oh, ok. I'm not sure that double coil will charge at double speed, I think that to double the speed we need some kind of different technology...
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Maybe not double, but, should be faster!!
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Maybe not double, but, should be faster!!
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No. Additional coils will not provide any increase the charging speed.
The purpose of overlapping multi-coil chargers is to make positioning easier; with a single coil, you must place your devices coil right over it in order for efficient charging (i.e. more energy being picked up correctly by the reception coil to power the device rather wasted as heat). With multiple coils, you can place your device on the mat and have a reasonable chance that the device will already be right over a coil. One Panasonic charger also solves this by motorising a single coil, which moves directly under the charging coil of the device after you place it on the mat.
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No. Additional coils will not provide any increase the charging speed.
The purpose of overlapping multi-coil chargers is to make positioning easier; with a single coil, you must place your devices coil right over it in order for efficient charging (i.e. more energy being picked up correctly by the reception coil to power the device rather wasted as heat). With multiple coils, you can place your device on the mat and have a reasonable chance that the device will already be right over a coil. One Panasonic charger also solves this by motorising a single coil, which moves directly under the charging coil of the device after you place it on the mat.
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I see, it is good to make positioning easier, good to utilizes the space on the back :good:
I have no experience with wireless charging. How does this work with a case? Does the case have to support wireless charging or is the signal strong enough to pass through the case? Confused.
jalanjkcarp said:
I have no experience with wireless charging. How does this work with a case? Does the case have to support wireless charging or is the signal strong enough to pass through the case? Confused.
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Unless it's an extremely thick case (like a full centimeter or more) it should not have any affect. You will want to avoid metal cases though. Some types of metals will dramatically interfere with it.
aiiee said:
the orb works with the soft touch back of the nexus 7 and most vinyl or leather case you put it in, no need for magnets. sorry
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+1
I'm using my N5 on an N4 charging orb right this minute and it works great. In fact, the soft touch material grips better than the N4 did (some people had issues with their N4 sliding off).
I'm holding out for the official dock which uses the magnets. Same day launch as the N5 was a load of bull, though!
http://www.theverge.com/2013/10/31/...wireless-charging-pad-for-nexus-5-and-nexus-7
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Weekend project. Rip apart my WCP-700 Qi charger, remove the guts, and then integrate it all into the ash tray of my car. Here's how it turned out.
All mocked up, held things in with hot glue. Not worried about how it looks since I'm going to be covering it once the electronics work.
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This is the 12v to 19v converter I used. Ordered a cheap cigarette lighter adapter from amazon to do the conversion. The WCP-700 needs a 19v (?) 500ma power source. The one I found output 19v, 1.5A.
Almost finished product, it all works with the exception of the cover.
Video of the final product! Wanted to keep the ash tray door and the 12v power source, I think I did pretty well.
That's awesome.. Great thing to have
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May I ask where you'd purchase a qi wireless charger? I don't see it on Amazon and ebay says it's not listed anymore
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Thats pretty sweet
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May I ask where you'd purchase a qi wireless charger? I don't see it on Amazon and ebay says it's not listed anymore
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Bought it off of amazon a few weeks ago, looks like they ran out I was looking to buy another once since I ripped this one to shreds. :\
Hah, looks like you won the race
Questions:
Did you use the Amazon charger that I put in the other thread, or did you find a better option?
You mentioned an issue with the N4. Was this position based, or do you think it's a power/signal issue?
Thanks!
Ben
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Hah, looks like you won the race
Questions:
Did you use the Amazon charger that I put in the other thread, or did you find a better option?
You mentioned an issue with the N4. Was this position based, or do you think it's a power/signal issue?
Thanks!
Ben
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1. I used the LG WCP-700
2. I think it's a little bit of both. The way the transmit coil sits in the ash tray, it ends up being a little crooked. I think the glass back on the N4 is just think enough to prevent it from working correctly. The coil I bought for my S3 is a tiny bit offset as it is, plus it only has a super thin plastic back to go through.
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1. I used the LG WCP-700
2. I think it's a little bit of both. The way the transmit coil sits in the ash tray, it ends up being a little crooked. I think the glass back on the N4 is just think enough to prevent it from working correctly. The coil I bought for my S3 is a tiny bit offset as it is, plus it only has a super thin plastic back to go through.
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Thanks, sorry, I should be more specific on query #1. I was asking about which 12V DC adapter you purchased on Amazon, not about the LG pad itself.
Thanks,
Ben
Can anyone give me a short physics lesson as to how wireless charging works? (Not kidding btw) I'm fascinated by this sort of stuff
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elesbb said:
Can anyone give me a short physics lesson as to how wireless charging works? (Not kidding btw) I'm fascinated by this sort of stuff
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https://sites.google.com/site/ddmcintosh2projects/inductive-charger
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Thanks, sorry, I should be more specific on query #1. I was asking about which 12V DC adapter you purchased on Amazon, not about the LG pad itself.
Thanks,
Ben
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Used this one off of Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004J0Y87S/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00
Note, the plug is too large. I soldered all the connections so I wasn't interested in matching up the plugs anyway. The stock plug on the LG looks to be about 3mm OD, center positive.
Looks good, I'm not sure about having to press the phone down in there like that, I think that would scratch the sides at some point?
Other than that, pretty awesome. I liked my wireless charging mod, but I finally stopped using it because I wanted a protective case.
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Here is my simple question.
Did you try running the Qi charger with a 12v input before doing your stepup to 19v?
I have read at least two people who claim that even though the input is rated at 19v it will work with 12v.
It makes sense to me that 12v would work since the output is only 5v anyhow.
I know your setup is all need already but can you or anyone else confirm if that is true or not?
Really quite interested in a mod like this but I don't really like the idea of stepping 12v up to 19v back down to 5v if I don't have to.
And I would also rather not spend the extra $12 if I don't have to.
Thanks!
Nice work! What kind of car is this btw? I like the layout of the center console.
crazexr7 said:
Nice work! What kind of car is this btw? I like the layout of the center console.
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Looks like a BMW E90/92/93 M3/M5 w/ DCT
I am on a hunt for a good wireless charger that has smaller dimensions than the N5 (height & width) and is relatively thin AND is USB.
I want to mount it inside my car mount to get wireless charging whiled docked.
Thanks!
cgendreau said:
I am on a hunt for a good wireless charger that has smaller dimensions than the N5 (height & width) and is relatively thin AND is USB.
I want to mount it inside my car mount to get wireless charging whiled docked.
Thanks!
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I am using the T200 wireless charger. It is very small and It is working flawless with my Nexus 5. Also it still power the phone after the battery is full like an directly connected USB charger.
http://www.fasttech.com/product/1462103-t200-qi-wireless-charging-plate
It is also working well with my SPIGEN slim case (have just this case)
How about some thing like this? If you get a QI charger that has a battery pack built in you would not need to have the charger plugged into your car all the time and have to see ugly wires. Plus you can also charger your friends phones at the same time if they need. How do you plan on adding the wireless charger to your car dock? Seams like a fun project, good luck. Keep us updated.
Amazon.com: LuguLake 6000mAh Qi - Enabled Inductive Wireless Charger Charging Pad
fireproofrev said:
I am using the T200 wireless charger. It is very small and It is working flawless with my Nexus 5. Also it still power the phone after the battery is full like an directly connected USB charger.
http://www.fasttech.com/product/1462103-t200-qi-wireless-charging-plate
It is also working well with my SPIGEN slim case (have just this case)
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The LG WCP-300 is also similar to that, if you're looking for a "name brand". Of course, the LG is more expensive, and slightly thicker.
fireproofrev said:
I am using the T200 wireless charger. It is very small and It is working flawless with my Nexus 5. Also it still power the phone after the battery is full like an directly connected USB charger.
http://www.fasttech.com/product/1462103-t200-qi-wireless-charging-plate
It is also working well with my SPIGEN slim case (have just this case)
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This looks like a pretty good option. Thanks!
grndc2gsr said:
How about some thing like this? If you get a QI charger that has a battery pack built in you would not need to have the charger plugged into your car all the time and have to see ugly wires. Plus you can also charger your friends phones at the same time if they need. How do you plan on adding the wireless charger to your car dock? Seams like a fun project, good luck. Keep us updated.
Amazon.com: LuguLake 6000mAh Qi - Enabled Inductive Wireless Charger Charging Pad
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The LuguLake is too wide to fit. Thanks tho.
I have a Proclip adjustable mount that has some space between the back of the phone and the front of the plate. All I am planning on doing is finding something that will fit in that space, double side sticky tape it and plug my existing (hidden) usb cable in to it. Nothing too fancy. Realistically, the only thing it gives me is the ability to slide my phone into the mount and get juice without having to go through all the trouble of plugging in the usb cable (joking, it's not saving me more than 3 seconds, but gives me bonus geek points).
raichur0xx0rz said:
The LG WCP-300 is also similar to that, if you're looking for a "name brand". Of course, the LG is more expensive, and slightly thicker.
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This also looks like a good option. May be the one I go with for the name brand sake... Thanks!
cgendreau said:
This looks like a pretty good option. Thanks!
The LuguLake is too wide to fit. Thanks tho.
I have a Proclip adjustable mount that has some space between the back of the phone and the front of the plate. All I am planning on doing is finding something that will fit in that space, double side sticky tape it and plug my existing (hidden) usb cable in to it. Nothing too fancy. Realistically, the only thing it gives me is the ability to slide my phone into the mount and get juice without having to go through all the trouble of plugging in the usb cable (joking, it's not saving me more than 3 seconds, but gives me bonus geek points).
This also looks like a good option. May be the one I go with for the name brand sake... Thanks!
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If you want to see what the LG one looks like in person Verizon Wireless sells it. I picked one up. works great
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This also looks like a good option. May be the one I go with for the name brand sake... Thanks!
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If the specifications are accurate the T200 puts out 7.5W (5v x 1.5amp) whereas the WGP-300 puts out 5W (5v x 1amp).
I have no idea how that translates real world though. :silly:
Is Nillkin considered a brand name? They make a magic disk that is similar to the LG WCP-300. I've been trying to find reviews for it but am unable to.
fireproofrev said:
I am using the T200 wireless charger. It is very small and It is working flawless with my Nexus 5. Also it still power the phone after the battery is full like an directly connected USB charger.
http://www.fasttech.com/product/1462103-t200-qi-wireless-charging-plate
It is also working well with my SPIGEN slim case (have just this case)
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Out of curiosity how fast does that charge your device? This looks like it's better than the LG one considering it's cheaper and will go in my car lol
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I have a Proclip adjustable mount that has some space between the back of the phone and the front of the plate. All I am planning on doing is finding something that will fit in that space, double side sticky tape it and plug my existing (hidden) usb cable in to it. Nothing too fancy. Realistically, the only thing it gives me is the ability to slide my phone into the mount and get juice without having to go through all the trouble of plugging in the usb cable (joking, it's not saving me more than 3 seconds, but gives me bonus geek points).
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Please post pics when/if you get this set up. I'm planning to get a proclip adjustable and was thinking about doing something similar
Clancy_s said:
If the specifications are accurate the T200 puts out 7.5W (5v x 1.5amp) whereas the WGP-300 puts out 5W (5v x 1amp).
I have no idea how that translates real world though. :silly:
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These current ratings look like input not output...at least in T200 its 1.5A @ 74% efficiency which would be 1.11A, not sure about WGP-300
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no one suggested the nokia charger? cheap and neat, charges pretty well. smaller than the N5.
namartlu said:
no one suggested the nokia charger? cheap and neat, charges pretty well. smaller than the N5.
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Nokia isn't usb.
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I'm going to try to get to a Verizon store tomorrow. Will let you all know if I get something worked out.
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Just got this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Technology-...d=1384619081&sr=8-9&keywords=wireless+charger
Well it works. It sets just perfectly for a charge. A little bit of double sided sticky tape and good to go.
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I've done it too!
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I've done it too!
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Is that the T200?
Dunno, it was just some generic qi puck I bought off of eBay.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=261284537863
anybody tried a palm pre charger? its dirt cheap on amazon. interested in it just because of the price, but not sure if itll work though.
So I ordered 2 qi chargers without a case from here:
QI wireless charger circuit board
I was always keeping my phone on the palm rest of my laptop so I decided, I might as well add a qi charger to my palm rest so that it charges my phone while I work.
[You might want to have a bulkier laptop to do this.]
This way when I go out some where for several hours, I don't have to take a charger (wireless or wired) with me.
Maybe someone finds this to be usefull. Hell, I did for sure.
You'll need:
-caution and attention
-qi charger circuitboard & coil
-soldering iron & solder
-space in your laptop for the coil under the palm rest, or where you want to put it
-a usb port which you can draw power from
-thicker copper cable for connecting the coil with the circuitboard (if they dont fit beside each other)
So what I did:
- first I desoldered the coil from the CB, and removed the metal plate from under the coil
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-then I glued the circuit board on the base of the laptop just over the ram slots with hot glue
- I took apart a USB cable to use the connector, so I can disassembly my laptop even with these wires inside
-I soldered the usb cable's 4 wires onto a usb port to draw power
-I made the coil's cable longer so I can position it under the palm rest & glued the coil to the base of the palm rest with hot glue
after that put the laptop all back together and test it out ,with caution!!
If everithing is as it is supposed to be you'll have a qi charger palm rest & you can forget about taking a charger with you.
the result:
kali113 said:
So I ordered 2 qi chargers without a case from here:
QI wireless charger circuit board
I was always keeping my phone on the palm rest of my laptop so I decided, I might as well add a qi charger to my palm rest so that it charges my phone while I work.
[You might want to have a bulkier laptop to do this.]
This way when I go out some where for several hours, I don't have to take a charger (wireless or wired) with me.
Maybe someone finds this to be usefull. Hell, I did for sure.
You'll need:
-caution and attention
-qi charger circuitboard & coil
-soldering iron & solder
-space in your laptop for the coil under the palm rest, or where you want to put it
-a usb port which you can draw power from
-thicker copper cable for connecting the coil with the circuitboard (if they dont fit beside each other)
So what I did:
- first I desoldered the coil from the CB, and removed the metal plate from under the coil
-then I glued the circuit board on the base of the laptop just over the ram slots with hot glue
- I took apart a USB cable to use the connector, so I can disassembly my laptop even with these wires inside
-I soldered the usb cable's 4 wires onto a usb port to draw power
-I made the coil's cable longer so I can position it under the palm rest & glued the coil to the base of the palm rest with hot glue
after that put the laptop all back together and test it out ,with caution!!
If everithing is as it is supposed to be you'll have a qi charger palm rest & you can forget about taking a charger with you.
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Wow seems pretty intense. Definitely a cool idea. You just gave me an idea to do this with my computer desk.?
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I wonder how much current you can draw from the usb port?
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Good One Mate !!
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Don’t know that I’ll ever leave my phone in that location often—I use my keyboard a lot—but neat idea nonetheless!
Interesting. FYI the two center pins of the USB port are unused in this case, those are data pins. And you should leave the ferrite plate on the back of the coil when possible (I realize there may not have been enough room in your case). It shields other components from the magnetic field generated by the coil and prevents metal that may be behind the coil from heating up.
haha thats a pretty cool little mod.
Woah, Nice idea!
You should get it patented, lol.
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Woah, Nice idea!
You should get it patented, lol.
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Wouldn't just be easier to plug in the charger cord in the USB port. Just sayin!!!
ern88 said:
Wouldn't just be easier to plug in the charger cord in the USB port. Just sayin!!!
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I once thought like you friend, but once you go wireless you never go back.
Its the little things in life that make a difference, lol.
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Woah, Nice idea!
You should get it patented, lol.
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Welcome to the Nexus 5 JD!! Glad to see you here man.
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I wonder how much current you can draw from the usb port?
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Same amount of current as it would without the mod.
bradputt said:
I wonder how much current you can draw from the usb port?
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If you connect it to a basic usb port, it is just like if you connected the charger using a usb cable, so I dont think it's gonna cause problems, until now, I haven't noticed any. the only drawback is that the charging is slower than on wall charger but that was expected.
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Interesting. FYI the two center pins of the USB port are unused in this case, those are data pins. And you should leave the ferrite plate on the back of the coil when possible (I realize there may not have been enough room in your case). It shields other components from the magnetic field generated by the coil and prevents metal that may be behind the coil from heating up.
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Hell, I haven't thought about that, maybe I should've left it there, but as you sad it fits better this way. I hope it doesnt cause much trouble. After all this qi charger isn't that powerfull.:silly:
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Welcome to the Nexus 5 JD!! Glad to see you here man.
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Thanks man, glad to see you too. N5 is an amazing phone! So fast and smooth its incredible.
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Sorry to bump an old thread but where did you get the cable you have between the PCB and the coil? I am looking to make a DIY car mount.
Hi everybody! I've seen a few threads about figuring how to use the Nexus Wireless Charger as a car mount/dock for our Nexus 5 phones and this is the solution that I've come up with. It's not the cheapest option as this charger costs more than most others out there. However, I wanted to utilize one of the standout features of the Nexus 5 which is being able to use the wireless magnetic charger out of the box without any modifications. I also didn't want to do any drastic mods to mount that to my car. I've seen other threads showing how some of you smart engineer types can rig some cool setups using paper clips and rubber bands. I'm no Macguyver (though I wish I was that smart).
I actually have tried to mount a wireless charging dock. This was a few years ago when I had the Palm Pre, which had the wireless charging (and also magnetic) Touchstone. To keep it short, I used this moldable plastic stuff to fix it to a car mount, which was then screwed onto my dashboard. It was not pretty at all. Plus, that moldable plastic ended up melting on a hot summer day. Shortly after that Palm got sold to HP and webOS went the way of the Dodo. I moved on to a Samsung Galaxy SII and have been missing the webOS cards and the Touchstone ever since.
Now comes the Nexus 5. To my surprise Google/LG also announces the awesome Nexus Wireless Charger. FINALLY something equivalent to the amazing Palm Touchstone. I just HAVE to have it.
Once you use something like a Touchstone and the Nexus Wireless Charger, it's tough to go back. Yes, you can still plug in the microUSB cord and yes it's not a big deal. But once you start using a nice magnetic wireless charger, you'll know. You just pop the phone on, it holds in place, and charges. Simple. In the car it makes absolute sense. Now I wish that the stock Android homescreen supports landscape mode by default and that there was a better interface for car use, but those are software issues which I think will only get better with time. As far as hardware goes though, the Nexus 5 along with the Nexus Wireless Charger on a good car mount works amazing. No need to modify the phone or your car dashboard and the magnet holds the phone on strongly. The only main disadvantage hardware-wise is that the phone has to be naked for the magnet to hold strongly. I also wish the Nexus 5 has the Touchless Controls of the Moto X; that would seem like the perfect thing to do have while the phone is docked on the car.
TLDR version: Magnetic wireless chargers are friggin awesome and are even more awesomer to use as a car dock. List of stuff, pics and video below.
Please excuse my dirty dusty car, poor speaking skills and shaky camera.
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List of items:
Nexus Wireless Charger
Price: $49.99
https://play.google.com/store/devices/details/Nexus_Wireless_Charger?id=nexus_wireless_charger&hl=en
Arkon Sticky Suction Mounting Pedestal w/ 3" Articulating Arm
Item #: GN079WD-SBH
Price: $14.95
Use with
Arkon Vertical Female Dual T-Slot Adapter w/ 3M Adhesive Back
Item #: AP016-3M
Price: $7.95
http://www.arkon.com/
The 'Sticky Suction' items are new and don't seem to be on the site yet, but they're listed in the 2014 catalog PDF. I was able to order directly from them and pick up since I live nearby in Southern California. I like their modular approach to the car mounts by having the ball and dual T adapters and I was glad to find something that I could easily stick the Nexus wireless charger to for my setup.
Also if you're wondering, this is the USB Car Charger I'm using and it seems to not have any problems so far.
Scosche Dual 10 Watt 2.1A USB Car Charger
http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-USBC202M-Charger-works-iPhone/dp/B0077PM3KG/
I don't know how much I trust that magnet did it fall off on anyone im really tempted to try this out
I really want to do this, but I feel like you can only do this if you don't use a case. Even though the wireless charger should work with thinner cases, I don't think the magnet will hold very well unless the phone is naked.
PsychDrummer said:
I really want to do this, but I feel like you can only do this if you don't use a case. Even though the wireless charger should work with thinner cases, I don't think the magnet will hold very well unless the phone is naked.
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Correct. I haven't seen a magnetic one yet that can hold this phone with a case on. It's kinda weird considering phone cases are the norm. Why not make it with stronger magnets to compensate?
Sent from the jaws of my Hammerhead!
Better question is why can't someone make a case with metal tabs in the same locations as the phone?
That way the magnets wouldn't have to be stronger.
They'd have my money instantly.
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Nice project man! Very clean!
Can you do me a favor? When the phone is attached, can you measure the magnetic field? Just use an apk that measure with the magnetic field sensor of the phone.
Thanks a lot!
Enviado do meu Nexus 5
I have done pretty much the same thing (just a different mount) but I had had issues finding a USB cable that will work. Can you tell me which one you used?
mrro82 said:
Correct. I haven't seen a magnetic one yet that can hold this phone with a case on. It's kinda weird considering phone cases are the norm. Why not make it with stronger magnets to compensate?
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The Google LG Brand Quick Cover (the flappy one) actually has steel bits to align with the magnets. It actually holds on stronger than without the case!
This is VERY cool! Thank you!
Quick question, do you get any vibrations when driving, or when you hit a speed bump? I drive a truck and the dash vibrats... I wonder if it would hold. I guess I could always connect it to the glass...
Is your phone charging when you are using navigation app (Google maps for example)?
I've tried with Chinese cheap wireless charger and performance for this case isn't amazing.
At least it's not discharging, but not able to charge with navigation on.
Redwid said:
Is your phone charging when you are using navigation app (Google maps for example)?
I've tried with Chinese cheap wireless charger and performance for this case isn't amazing.
At least it's not discharging, but not able to charge with navigation on.
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I wanted to know the same, as I have a similar setup as the op but when I use gps the battery drains faster then it charges, trying to work out if the 2a car charger isn't supplying enough current or gps just isn't possible with wireless charging?
I need the different links to the apparatus, one of arkon items cannot be shipped to india.
Hallo everyone,
I just bought a Nexus 5 and I'm looking for a specific Qi Charger for my Automobile. I'm looking ONLY for a model that could be connected at the cigarette lighter receptacle, something like this one but with the Qi funktion. It would be perfect for me, someone knows where I could buy it?
I just made a Fotomontage und this is how it could be the look of the Qi charger that I got in my mind (of course with a Nexus 5 instead of the iPhone).
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It's possible that it doens't exist a product like this?
There doesn't seem to be any kind of back to the cradle so can't even see if it's possible to make something for the coil. Would be brilliant if you could...similar to what I've been looking for.
Sadly I'm not an electro freak and I can't build it
I'm wondering how It could be possible that this product doens't exist in the whole planet...maybe are we wrong and someone knows one?
MattSid said:
Sadly I'm not an electro freak and I can't build it
I'm wondering how It could be possible that this product doens't exist in the whole planet...maybe are we wrong and someone knows one?
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Maybe get an official Nexus 5 charger and a lighter outlet plug and fix something up with that. Since it has magnets in it, it should hold the phone in place pretty well.
MattSid said:
Hallo everyone,
I just bought a Nexus 5 and I'm looking for a specific Qi Charger for my Automobile. I'm looking ONLY for a model that could be connected at the cigarette lighter receptacle, something like this one but with the Qi funktion. It would be perfect for me, someone knows where I could buy it?
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I would suggest the official nexus Qi charger since it has adhesive capabilities so the phone does not slide off while driving....then find a usb cigarette lighter adapter to connect the charger to and you should be set. The nexus 4 charger has an adhesive surface and the nexus 5 charger has a magnetic surface to keep the phone secured to the phone.
I have not tried this...so use at your own risk but should work.
Something like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7iIf6VkFXM
The nexus charger magnets don't seem to work with cases from what I've seen. I'm considering getting this dock and then attached the AirDock to the end. Bit pricey but should work well.
The solution i have came up with may or may not work for you since cars all have different interior setups.
So my set up consists of
-Nexus Wireless Charger
-Kenu Airframe Vent Mount
-Cigarette charger / micro usb cable
This works perfectly and not permanent in case you don't want adhesive disk on your dash or a suction cup on your windshield and have to reach for it.
Mount the well.. mount on your AC vent and then use that to hold the charger and run the cable from it to the cigarette lighter port and viola.
So far I've been driving with this for two days, using it as a GPS via Google Maps. Driving thru bad highways and still holding on strong.. Phone needs to be naked though.
Sorry.. I don't know how to post pics.. first time posting..
How about this? http://www.ebay.com.my/itm/LG-Car-M...LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e8d32a5ea&_uhb=1
I've been using the Qi unit WCP-300 for quite some time (since Nexus 4). Stable and solidly built.
Haturaya, those products got always a usb cabel, i don't wont a cable all over my cockpit, that's why a solution like this one would be perfect, with a Qi charger instead of a USB connector.
I was interested in this model, but isn't compatible with the Nexus 5 'cause this one got the USB Connector inverted...
F**k!
At the end I just gave up the reserch of this perfect Qi charger and I bought this one (modified in the order to fit the big dimension of the Nexus 5)
I hope to see in the future this same model but with Qi charger, I would buy it immediatly.
shouldn't need the clamps its got magnetic mounts on the back. I want one of those
MattSid said:
At the end I just gave up the reserch of this perfect Qi charger and I bought this one (modified in the order to fit the big dimension of the Nexus 5)
I hope to see in the future this same model but with Qi charger, I would buy it immediatly.
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How sturdy is the cable? Does it wobble around when the phones in there?
rancur3p1c said:
shouldn't need the clamps its got magnetic mounts on the back. I want one of those
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The clamp is there 'cause I broke the support in order to fit the Nexus 5 dimension.
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How sturdy is the cable? Does it wobble around when the phones in there?
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It woobles a little bit, but I could say that it's enought stable to use the phone without problems.
I want a magnetically held up one.
Airdock for the win
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n2rjt said:
Airdock for the win
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Do you have one? I'm tempted to get one with this mount, but I've heard mixed reviews about how it holds phones in cases.
dunjamon said:
Do you have one? I'm tempted to get one with this mount, but I've heard mixed reviews about how it holds phones in cases.
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I have one. It works great, without a case. Can't say how it works with a case but it is sticky and they include magnetic stickers that you can use to make anything stick to the mount. I use one of those with my wife's Galaxy Nexus (only as a mount, not a charger in that case.)
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