I'm coming from a dying N5, which I "dock" on my nightstand and office desk with the Nexus (4) Orb wireless charger. Fantastic setup since the N4.
I see a few USB-C docks out there, but of course none have been designed for the Pixel (not to say they won't work). For those that do use a dock and will want one for the Pixel, I'm interested to see what people will choose to use or if any manufacturer will make a dock for the Pixel.
Making this thread for discussion and reviews/tests of any docks once we receive our phones. Cheers!
I need one too
Have a few generic USB c ones in my Amazon wish list waiting to press one click
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I got this one. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DT1D7CY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's cheap but seems to be made pretty well, i tried it with my lg g5, seems to work well. It has an attached usb cable but deos not come with a ac adapter, which is good because you can use a good quick charge block with it.
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I got this one. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DT1D7CY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's cheap but seems to be made pretty well, i tried it with my lg g5, seems to work well. It has an attached usb cable but deos not come with a ac adapter, which is good because you can use a good quick charge block with it.
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Did that work okay for the Pixel? Seems like an unobtrusive dock, but I'm wondering if the back supports the Pixel or if it'll just be held up by the USB-C connector (clearly not ideal).
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Did that work okay for the Pixel? Seems like an unobtrusive dock, but I'm wondering if the back supports the Pixel or if it'll just be held up by the USB-C connector (clearly not ideal).
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The little back piece actually holds it up, I think it would be better if it was a little higher but it did work.
UNBELIEVABLE (read: very believable) that there is a not a SINGLE dock out there that supports USB C fast charging and actually has the proper resistor as to not damage your phone (according to the hardware approved by Benson and Nathan K at Google).
For me, fast charging was a mediocre substitute for wireless charging and now I have neither in a dock.
Sources:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vnpEXfo2HCGADdd9G2x9dMDWqENiY2kgBJUu29f_TX8/pubhtml#
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wJwqv3rTNmORXz-XJsQaXK1dl8I91V4-eP_sfNVNzbA/edit#gid=0
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I got this one. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DT1D7CY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's cheap but seems to be made pretty well, i tried it with my lg g5, seems to work well. It has an attached usb cable but deos not come with a ac adapter, which is good because you can use a good quick charge block with it.
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Did that work okay for the Pixel? Seems like an unobtrusive dock, but I'm wondering if the back supports the Pixel or if it'll just be held up by the USB-C connector (clearly not ideal).
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FYI guys this is *probably* (a lot of these docks are just rebranded, the specific link he reviewed is no longer there, but the dock looks the same) the DEMOM dock Benson reviewed here. Use at your own risk.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/review/R2MC2NHI0T3E76?ref_=glimp_1rv_cl
https://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A25GROL6KJV3QG/ref=cm_cr_dp_pdp
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I got this one. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DT1D7CY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's cheap but seems to be made pretty well, i tried it with my lg g5, seems to work well. It has an attached usb cable but deos not come with a ac adapter, which is good because you can use a good quick charge block with it.
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There's no way that'll provide quick charging. The other end of the cable is USB Type-A which cannot support the Pixel's fastest charging (18W Power Delivery) nor can it even support the Nexus 6P's fast charging (which is slower than the Pixel's).
Anyone try the https://www.seidioonline.com/product/seidio-desktop-charging-cradle-type-c/ ? It seems to take type c input as well.
That Seidio looks nice, I might pick one up as I'm a sucker for docks...
-Edit- just ordered one, I'll follow up next week when I get to use it.
Found an Apple style dock
I prefer this for about $6. You can't put the phone vertical, but its simple, stable and will accommodate cases. It folds easily into a pocketable piece and it won't over stress your USB C connector on your phone.
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Anyone try the https://www.seidioonline.com/product/seidio-desktop-charging-cradle-type-c/ ? It seems to take type c input as well.
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I got a couple of these and they're nice. I use my stock charger to plug into the dock. Drop the phone straight downward onto the connector then it hinges on a spring when you lean the phone back. It's a pretty stable dock if you need/want one. I'm using it with a diztronic TPU case and it could take larger too.
I bought this one
USB 3.1 Type C Dock Station For Google Pixel XL Pixel Charger Dock Station Stand Base
http://s.aliexpress.com/u22yEBFN
(from AliExpress Android)
I'll let you know how it is when it arrives
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I got a couple of these and they're nice. I use my stock charger to plug into the dock. Drop the phone straight downward onto the connector then it hinges on a spring when you lean the phone back. It's a pretty stable dock if you need/want one. I'm using it with a diztronic TPU case and it could take larger too.
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How would the Seidio do with a naked phone? I don't use a case, just a skin and wet-apply screen protector. I'd really love to find a good dock that's USBC on both ends, but don't want to stress the connector.
TIA.
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Does this support fast charging?
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Go Encased Dock for Pixel. This sleek charging cradle makes the perfect desktop or nightstand companion for your new Google Pixel
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UnusualSuspect said:
How would the Seidio do with a naked phone? I don't use a case, just a skin and wet-apply screen protector. I'd really love to find a good dock that's USBC on both ends, but don't want to stress the connector.
TIA.
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It should work fine. Well, even with my slim tpu the phone really rests on the connector, but I'm not worried about damage. It's a stable dock and I like it as it's straight USB-C.
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It should work fine. Well, even with my slim tpu the phone really rests on the connector, but I'm not worried about damage. It's a stable dock and I like it as it's straight USB-C.
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The pictures look like micro USB on the back. Am I missing something?
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The pictures look like micro USB on the back. Am I missing something?
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Yeah, it has a type C input.
sgill74 said:
I bought this one
USB 3.1 Type C Dock Station For Google Pixel XL Pixel Charger Dock Station Stand Base
http://s.aliexpress.com/u22yEBFN
(from AliExpress Android)
I'll let you know how it is when it arrives
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This arrived
Great quality for the really cheap price
USB C connection is flexible (backwards and forwards) bottom 2 pics show forward leaning and back leaning
Haven't checked the fast charge capabilities yet as it's just arrived
I will update soon
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Anker also make cradles? find one on ebay, anyone ever tryed this?
oops, no permit to post outside links, see my attachments.
yeah, somebody know where to buy?
Picked one of these up for $14 on Amazon when I purchased 2 Anker 1900mah sensation batteries for my 3D. Works great, can't use a case with this though.
Bonus for me is that it can charge another battery while your phone is docked. I will note I have found using the original HTC cable and HTC usb wall adapter with this works the best. I purchased a 10' cable for my phone, and using that with the Anker cradle didn't really do anything, but the original cable and adapter that come with the phone works flawlessly.
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This looks like rebranded kidigi. Probably the same manufacturer.
you mean this ?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320752409239&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT
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you mean this ?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320752409239&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT
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This one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-HTC-EVO...795696?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item19c905feb0
Just bought 2 of the Anker cradles, will report back once I've used them.
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Just bought 2 of the Anker cradles, will report back once I've used them.
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Please do - I'm now very curious since the price has dropped to a reasonable level.
I'm specifically interested in whether dock mode is automatically enabled, and what apps can be run from that configuration.
Also - I doubt it, but I'm curious if an MHL adapter can be connected to the dock to enable HDMI out.
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Please do - I'm now very curious since the price has dropped to a reasonable level.
I'm specifically interested in whether dock mode is automatically enabled, and what apps can be run from that configuration.
Also - I doubt it, but I'm curious if an MHL adapter can be connected to the dock to enable HDMI out.
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I run MIUI so the dock program isn't installed, however I just tap the clock and it brings it to the picture you can see above. I believe if you're on a Sense ROM it will fire up dock mode. I actually had it plugged into my car, and started up Car Panel which was pretty gangster.
Overall, it's definitely nice to have while I'm at work during the week, but having to pop a case on and off all the time can be a hassle for some.
Otherwise it works great!
P0ll0L0c0 said:
Please do - I'm now very curious since the price has dropped to a reasonable level.
I'm specifically interested in whether dock mode is automatically enabled, and what apps can be run from that configuration.
Also - I doubt it, but I'm curious if an MHL adapter can be connected to the dock to enable HDMI out.
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This is USB only I'm afraid. Since this is similar to Kidigi dock, Kidigi makes an MHL version of their dock but will run you about $49. You can find them on ebay. Hopefully Anker will rebrand one too for cheaper.
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I run MIUI so the dock program isn't installed, however I just tap the clock and it brings it to the picture you can see above. I believe if you're on a Sense ROM it will fire up dock mode. I actually had it plugged into my car, and started up Car Panel which was pretty gangster.
Overall, it's definitely nice to have while I'm at work during the week, but having to pop a case on and off all the time can be a hassle for some.
Otherwise it works great!
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I was afraid having a case will interfere with this. What type case do you have by the way? I was kinda hoping atleast a TPU case would work with this dock.
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I was afraid having a case will interfere with this. What type case do you have by the way? I was kinda hoping atleast a TPU case would work with this dock.
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I go back and forth between a Platinum case, these cheap snap on cases from eBay, and some Argyle patterned gel sleeve I got at Radioshack, and none of them work. This dock was meant for a caseless phone. I can't remember what dock I was looking at but there is one that has a removable tray that you can take out to accommodate a phone with a case.
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I go back and forth between a Platinum case, these cheap snap on cases from eBay, and some Argyle patterned gel sleeve I got at Radioshack, and none of them work. This dock was meant for a caseless phone. I can't remember what dock I was looking at but there is one that has a removable tray that you can take out to accommodate a phone with a case.
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Thank you for the input. I guess I'll just pass on this for now.
Kidigi makes a dock that can be used with some cases.
Just received my 2 Anker docks and they are great for the price. Each kit includes a dock, a wall charger, and 2 USB connectors (one long for power, one not quite as long for computer connection).
Construction is solid and phone fits well. The extra battery charging slot is a little tight, but I'd take that over loose.
Phone does not auto-recognize that it's in a dock, but I didn't expect it to.
All in all, I think well worth the price (~$45 for both and free shipping).
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Has there been any word about docks for this phone? With the charging port being on bottom of the phone as well as being covered I could see it being a bit more troublesome. Does anyone know if the charge port cover is fully removable or on a hinge?
I would love to see a quality car dock produced.
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Has there been any word about docks for this phone? With the charging port being on bottom of the phone as well as being covered I could see it being a bit more troublesome. Does anyone know if the charge port cover is fully removable or on a hinge?
I would love to see a quality car dock produced.
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i am sure it is removable, but it might not go back on
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i am sure it is removable, but it might not go back on
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Now that's funny, one time removal. :good:
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i am sure it is removable, but it might not go back on
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Haha sounds like the one on my old LG Venus
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The official dock will undoubtably use wireless charging - which should make it easier to put on and off. The dock will probably be expensive though.
It will have a wireless charging pad. There are several options (http://www.geek.com/articles/mobile...rgers-for-the-nexus-4-and-droid-dna-20121114/). But the official one will be the pad from LG.
Good idea, except how am I going to use it as a clock by the bed?
i just picked up a wireless charging pad today from one of my local vzw stores so i am excited that i dont have to deal with that cover over the microusb port anymore to charge it
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It will have a wireless charging pad. There are several options (http://www.geek.com/articles/mobile...rgers-for-the-nexus-4-and-droid-dna-20121114/). But the official one will be the pad from LG.
Good idea, except how am I going to use it as a clock by the bed?
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Get the car dock
I was wondering the same thing, I can't imagine how much a wireless charging car dock would go for, the regular ones from Verizon are expensive enough!
geoff5093 said:
I was wondering the same thing, I can't imagine how much a wireless charging car dock would go for, the regular ones from Verizon are expensive enough!
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I'm guessing it will be around $80 at verizon, if it is indeed wireless charging. At that point, I'd probably look into putting a Nexus 7 in my dash where the radio was.
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I'm guessing it will be around $80 at verizon, if it is indeed wireless charging. At that point, I'd probably look into putting a Nexus 7 in my dash where the radio was.
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Exactly what I did. Aside from the wow factor, I simply got tired of having to delicately insert/remove my phone from the cradle worrying each time I was going to snap off the charger, scratch something, and just weaken its lifespan overall. I'm going to get the DNA however just so that I can finally slap a phone into the dock without even thinking about it. After I sell my car of course.
That looks great. Good job man.
Tony
Thank you very much for your help (It means a lot)
RunNgun42 said:
Exactly what I did. Aside from the wow factor, I simply got tired of having to delicately insert/remove my phone from the cradle worrying each time I was going to snap off the charger, scratch something, and just weaken its lifespan overall. I'm going to get the DNA however just so that I can finally slap a phone into the dock without even thinking about it. After I sell my car of course.
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Looks good. I'll definitely be doing something like this in a year, which is why I wouldn't pay much for a phone dock. Hopefully the Nexus 7 (or a newer version) will have LTE by then. I'd pay $10 a month to have the car a mobile hotspot and it would be nice that it had its own internet.
Looks like some 3rd party stores are prepping to carry Docks: http://www.htcdepot.com/htc-droid-dna-car-kits-and-mounts.htm
I am going to get a wireless pad for work, then hope that a car dock and "home" dock will be sold by HTC and/or VZW. I'd rather not have to use a "generic" holder or modify my car's dash.
Car Dock for DNA coming
We at IBOLT will announce the DNA car-dock in the next week. It will work with all cases (even Otterbox Defender type) and you can turn it horizontal or vertical position with a very little of the Dock visible. The microUSB charging plug will trigger the HTC default car-mode (great app!) or anyone can download their favorite after-market app, type CarHome Ultra. Will post images within one week and link to availability.
MikaelPe said:
We at IBOLT will announce the DNA car-dock in the next week. It will work with all cases (even Otterbox Defender type) and you can turn it horizontal or vertical position with a very little of the Dock visible. The microUSB charging plug will trigger the HTC default car-mode (great app!) or anyone can download their favorite after-market app, type CarHome Ultra. Will post images within one week and link to availability.
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Will it have wireless charging built in? Cause it doesn't sound like it when you mention usb. That would be a major fail for this product, imo anyway.
Edit: okay, I just saw in the other thread you mentioned wireless charging being built in, great news, get that thing out asap and I'll order at least 2.
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MikaelPe said:
We at IBOLT will announce the DNA car-dock in the next week. It will work with all cases (even Otterbox Defender type) and you can turn it horizontal or vertical position with a very little of the Dock visible. The microUSB charging plug will trigger the HTC default car-mode (great app!) or anyone can download their favorite after-market app, type CarHome Ultra. Will post images within one week and link to availability.
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Had the iBolt for my GS3 and loved it, so I'm very excited by this news. My only hope is that it is set up so that the phone goes in with the volume rocker on top rather than in the dock. This was the only problem with the GS3 version.
MikaelPe said:
We at IBOLT will announce the DNA car-dock in the next week. It will work with all cases (even Otterbox Defender type) and you can turn it horizontal or vertical position with a very little of the Dock visible. The microUSB charging plug will trigger the HTC default car-mode (great app!) or anyone can download their favorite after-market app, type CarHome Ultra. Will post images within one week and link to availability.
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That would be a major PITA if it's just USB, as we would have to uncover our USB port every time we wanted to use the dock.
I would just buy a generic dock if it didn't have wireless charging, not worth the extra money otherwise.
Hi peeps.....after the success of my Origami Wireless Charging mod for Note 2 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1986016 which was based on Ryan_G's original Palm Touchstone Mod, I was quite unhappy because I was limited to Bumper and very thin cases due to the limitation of the Palm Touchstone. This is why I looked for other cheaper alternatives... and here comes Powermat to the rescue.....
Both Palm and Powermat wireless chargers pump out 5V and 1amp, but the main advantage of the Powermat is it allows a little bit of a gap/space between the wireless charger and the wireless receiver... or in other words, you can use a normal thickness case with your phone while charging.....
I used the following:
1. Powermat receiver for Blackberry Pearl 8110/8120/8130
2. Powermat Wireless charging dock
3. Flexible PCB - copper clad laminate (pyralux)
4. Soldering iron
5. Kapton tape
Items 3 and 5 are optional... I'm sure you can use copper wire or copper foil tape, and electrical tape. I already have those items so I just utilized them.
My UNscientific measurement for charging rate 14% per hour
Technique is again a bit or origami and a bit of soldering.....
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Finished Product, sorry I forgot to take pictures while I was soldering as I was in a rush to finish...
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You can see sometimes, it looks like the charging does not work, but it was because I was not aligning the phone to the charging mat properly. I was looking through the video cam while putting the phone into the mat...
Happy modding guys and gals !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you have a Galaxy S3, you might want to visit my S3 Wireless Charging Mod: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2134533
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I see, so item #3 is just straight copper and you origami/solder as necessary and then cover with the kapton tape? Can you get that stuff much smaller, say like micro usb pin width small? -Off to Radio Shack (for my sd card mod) thanks!
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farfromovin said:
I see, so item #3 is just straight copper and you origami/solder as necessary and then cover with the kapton tape? Can you get that stuff much smaller, say like micro usb pin width small? -Off to Radio Shack (for my sd card mod) thanks!
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Yes and yes you should be able to as the flex pcb is quite tough.
Hello!
i wanted to know which cable is positive and which is negative.
omar300 said:
Hello!
i wanted to know which cable is positive and which is negative.
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hi
look at picture number 2, it's clearly written on top of it.
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hi
look at picture number 2, it's clearly written on top of it.
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right, sorry didnt see. Thanks
hi, will this mod fit the original flip cover?
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hi, will this mod fit the original flip cover?
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yes it will, I am using the original cover...
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yes it will, I am using the original cover...
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hi nm8, i have followed your instruction on the first post,
i'm using blackberry 8900 powermat receiver instead of 8100's, and i cannot fit down the flip cover,
did you sand down the bulge on the back cover, or maybe the 8100 receiver is smaller than 8900's?
Thanks.
wepinbell2000 said:
hi nm8, i have followed your instruction on the first post,
i'm using blackberry 8900 powermat receiver instead of 8100's, and i cannot fit down the flip cover,
did you sand down the bulge on the back cover, or maybe the 8100 receiver is smaller than 8900's?
Thanks.
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no I never sanded anything, I think the one I used is the thinnest we can get, that is why I have used it. Also be carefull with what you use, as different receivers have different output voltages. I did some reading last night trying to find other alternatives and some of the blackberry versions I have read will output 18v... our phone only needs 5v...
hi there, great mod. i can't solder! Anyway around it without soldering?
poczynek said:
hi there, great mod. i can't solder! Anyway around it without soldering?
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I think you can buy a glue of some sort... the one that lets electricity flow on it...you can also try origami technique based on my palm touchstone mod. See my signature...
nm8 said:
no I never sanded anything, I think the one I used is the thinnest we can get, that is why I have used it. Also be carefull with what you use, as different receivers have different output voltages. I did some reading last night trying to find other alternatives and some of the blackberry versions I have read will output 18v... our phone only needs 5v...
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I found 8900 receiver case for $2.50 in thrift store, and the output is 5v. Before I buy powermat charger, i would like to know if you found out charging percentage per hour? Which one is better, using powermat or touchstone? Thanks.
dagadu said:
I found 8900 receiver case for $2.50 in thrift store, and the output is 5v. Before I buy powermat charger, i would like to know if you found out charging percentage per hour? Which one is better, using powermat or touchstone? Thanks.
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powermat is way better... go for it
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powermat is way better... go for it
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If I were to use 8100 receiver and instead of going for Powermat charger, will the device after mod work with touchstone charger? I mean combo of the mod which goes into battery door is of 8100 receiver instead of Palm Pre Touchstone back cove receiver and Palm touchstone dock with wall charger instead of Powermat charger.
As I already have touchstone dock with charger...would like to use that.
Thanks.
mwuahjaan said:
If I were to use 8100 receiver and instead of going for Powermat charger, will the device after mod work with touchstone charger? I mean combo of the mod which goes into battery door is of 8100 receiver instead of Palm Pre Touchstone back cove receiver and Palm touchstone dock with wall charger instead of Powermat charger.
As I already have touchstone dock with charger...would like to use that.
Thanks.
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no, they are not inter operable....
nm8 said:
no, they are not inter operable....
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Thanks for the info bud.
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EDIT: The original $17 dock I posted got some average reviews as people were having issues with it connecting properly. I found another one which is actually cheaper at $12 and seems to be working well so far. I havent had a chance to test the charging time yet but will update when I do.
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Ordered one today
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nihal1983 said:
Ordered one today
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Cool let us know when you get it and how it is. I wouldn't mind posting up a review on my fan site to share with others. Let me know if you're interested in writing a review.
Sure would love to
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I wonder what the other USB port is for...
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Ordered one as well. This looks promising!
I ordered one of these things from a different site too.
Only after I ordered did I realise that it probably won't play nice with a case, unlike the DK30 which has the removable insert.
I think the other port could be a pass through. It looks like it takes a micro USB input and has a USB output port.
RaindancerAU said:
I ordered one of these things from a different site too.
Only after I ordered did I realise that it probably won't play nice with a case, unlike the DK30 which has the removable insert.
I think the other port could be a pass through. It looks like it takes a micro USB input and has a USB output port.
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If you look carefully at the photos for this one it looks like it does have a removable insert to allow you to use it with a case
got mine today, will keep you posted
nihal1983 said:
got mine today, will keep you posted
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Cool will be interesting to find out what the usb port is for
one thing is it takes some effort for the phone to be plugged in right, doesnt seem to fit tight into the charger , out of 10 tries i got it to charge once
Yeah.. I was disappointed when the dock arrived today. The problem is that the magnetic connector isn't secured. It keeps moving around. I broke 1 of the 2 clips holding the magnetic connector while I was playing around with it. However I found a solution.... I just super glued the entire fitting under the insert together so it doesn't move around. Then put the insert back. Now it doesn't move and I get a secure connection each time.
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bummer - was hoping it was going to be better. I guess for the price and after the superglue fix its ok. Can't really justify paying $50 for the official DX30.
btw did you work out what the USB port on the back does?
I agree I cannot justify $50 either. But it's not bad after the fix. I have not played around with the USB port yet.
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my wife was able to get it to stick by keeping a paper sheet behind the phone while sticking it in the dock
Just thought I'd share a bit in case anyone's wondering what's inside here.
I tore mine apart cause I was curious why I was only reading 0.5V on the terminals (Phone wouldn't connect after trying numerous times) So I decided to see what was inside.
The four screws on the back are under the rubber feet, and it appears all of them were stripped out at the factory due to metal shavings all over the adhesive on the backs of the pads, and the lack of a proper slot on the head.
After removing those, it appears that the connector sits on a hinge piece inside to allow it to move up and down while accommodating the phone in the slot. Unfortunately, the connector attaches with a slot and couple clips, which are fairly weak. On the plus side, there is a rounded holder on the back itself which keeps the plug from being forced too far down inside (hopefully)
The circuit board is very simple, and comes out with 3 screws, one hidden under the rubber square on the board.
There really isn't much there, it appears that the USB port is simply to power a second device. I tested it and power is indeed coming out of that port. I tested it with my laptop and it does not appear that it passes data through that port to the microUSB, so it is a power-only connector. There is also a small fuse on the board.
I reassembled my unit and it has the proper voltage on the terminals, perhaps a loose connection somewhere inside the connector was to blame. It works but does require accurate alignment, no throwing the phone on the dock and expecting it to charge, which is fairly inconvenient. The idea of the mag connector is to be faster and easier than popping a door open and plugging USB in, but here it takes me just as long. Maybe removing the surrounds on the power pins would help, but that would expose it to shorts, so not sure how good of an idea that is.
Anyway, for $14, it works, and seems to charge. If you need a dock, and you don't have the money for the Sony official, this one gets the job done, mostly.
My Dock came with my xperia
Yogaxl said:
My Dock came with my xperia
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Certain ones came with a dock, some of the first few that came out. Later ones produced only came with a cheap folio-style case.
Oh ok thanks for the info, i guess i was lucky this time :victory:
I ordered a OnePlus 5 for my wife as a birthday gift.
At the moment we both have Nexus phones (hers a 5, mine a 6) and we dock the phones on Qi chargers overnight. I'd like to replace her dock with one that is suitable for the OnePlus. I checked Amazon and found only one dock that supports Dash and the reviews are poor.
At one point a long time ago I thought I saw a "universal" dock which had no built-in cable, instead a clamp assembly that held whatever cable you put in place but I can't find one now.
Anyone have suggestions for a dock?
This is a missed opportunity for OnePlus, they should make a nice dock as an available accessory!
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I ordered a OnePlus 5 for my wife as a birthday gift.
At the moment we both have Nexus phones (hers a 5, mine a 6) and we dock the phones on Qi chargers overnight. I'd like to replace her dock with one that is suitable for the OnePlus. I checked Amazon and found only one dock that supports Dash and the reviews are poor.
At one point a long time ago I thought I saw a "universal" dock which had no built-in cable, instead a clamp assembly that held whatever cable you put in place but I can't find one now.
Anyone have suggestions for a dock?
This is a missed opportunity for OnePlus, they should make a nice dock as an available accessory!
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I'm gonna make one
Rockever Dash Charger Dock USB 3.1 TYPE-C Desktop Stand Dock Station Cradle For ONEPLUS 3 3T 5
http://s.aliexpress.com/zaEfYnMz
(from AliExpress Android)
I have this one. Dash charging works great with the original charger and cable (the cable that you can buy extra with this dock is not genuine, therefore dash charging won't work).
Rebel7022 said:
I'm gonna make one
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Please come back and show us your build when it's done!
Are you going to 3d print one? You can make a little money on the side..
reneftw said:
Rockever Dash Charger Dock USB 3.1 TYPE-C Desktop Stand Dock Station Cradle For ONEPLUS 3 3T 5
http://s.aliexpress.com/zaEfYnMz
(from AliExpress Android)
I have this one. Dash charging works great with the original charger and cable (the cable that you can buy extra with this dock is not genuine, therefore dash charging won't work).
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Thanks. Is it like the one on Amazon that is lightweight and easy to knock over? If so, does it have screws on the bottom (I have a bunch of old lead weights I can shape into a weight...).
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Thanks. Is it like the one on Amazon that is lightweight and easy to knock over? If so, does it have screws on the bottom (I have a bunch of old lead weights I can shape into a weight...).
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I don't know about the one on Amazon, but this is not that lightweight and not easy to knock over. On the bottom it has 4 rubber pads, under which I guess there are 4 screws to keep it together. But it's really stable, I don't think you'd have to add magnets.
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I know it takes a while to get stuff from Aliexpress to Canada, but I just might have to order one of these.
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I know it takes a while to get stuff from Aliexpress to Canada, but I just might have to order one of these.
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I am from Romania and we do not have Amazon here. So the only place to order phone accessories at a reasonable price is China. It took about 1 month from the time of purchase to the moment the dock arrived.
Right now there seems to be a major backlog with Canada Post and processing things from China. Some people have had to wait 3-4 months!
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Devhux said:
Right now there seems to be a major backlog with Canada Post and processing things from China. Some people have had to wait 3-4 months!
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https://www.amazon.com/Desktop-Char...obile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=mp_s_a_1_72
This is the same docking station.
ModemJunki said:
Please come back and show us your build when it's done!
Are you going to 3d print one? You can make a little money on the side..
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I forgot what I was even gonna make. What did I say I was gonna make?
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https://www.amazon.com/Desktop-Char...obile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=mp_s_a_1_72
This is the same docking station.
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Does not ship to Canada
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Rebel7022 said:
I forgot what I was even gonna make. What did I say I was gonna make?
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A dock? Or was it gold from lead?
I can't remember either.
Devhux said:
Right now there seems to be a major backlog with Canada Post and processing things from China. Some people have had to wait 3-4 months!
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Oh well... maybe you can find another option.
Devhux said:
Does not ship to Canada
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@reneftw, does this dock work with thicker cases, for example with OtterBox?
Thanks!
saiph7 said:
@reneftw, does this dock work with thicker cases, for example with OtterBox?
Thanks!
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I don't know how thick the Otterbox case is, but the plate surrounding the plug springs down about 1-1.5 mm.
Would you not want to use a Qi adapter? I have one on my N6P at the moment and am hoping to use it on my OP5 when I get it too.
dunjamon said:
Would you not want to use a Qi adapter? I have one on my N6P at the moment and am hoping to use it on my OP5 when I get it too.
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The OnePlus 5 doesn't support wireless charging
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The OnePlus 5 doesn't support wireless charging
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I think he talks about that adapter that comes under the case (or under the battery cover directly, I think I saw something like this on OP3 forums).
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I don't know how thick the Otterbox case is, but the plate surrounding the plug springs down about 1-1.5 mm. View attachment 4277774
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I guess I'll just try. When I get mine I'll report back.