Hi guys
I have found a gap in the market for this. I want to get your ideas on how best to get something like this. The wishlist isnt crazy, I am sure there are people out there who can use something like this. Air vent chargers have unsightly cables in the car which I really tend to avoid. What I would ideally like is a wireless charger that is like a cup holder style, has a sticky pad on and is quick charge compatible.
I just don't get why there is a gap in the market for something like that.
Once again, wishlist:
1. Cup holder style wireless charger
2. Sticky pad so that the phone stays in place (Can consider magnetic as well, but will need a case with that)
3. Quick charge
4. Hide wires somewhere
I saw some ideas for building your own with a choetech charging pad, but that pad is no longer available. I just need a good solution and hope the community here can help.
Thanks.
Ali
Something like this?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forrader-C...id=1498639547&sr=8-12&keywords=Qi+car+charger
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Yeah I have seen these but you can't really use the mobile phone for anything while it's in there. I would like to be able to use sat nav or take calls etc. This cup holder charger thing will render the mobile useless.
Any other devices?
Hope you are seeing the gap in the market now.
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How about this?
S8+ Car Holder found on #Thingiverse https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2409153
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Ooh which Porsche is that?
Wireless car charger would be interesting, but I have Android Auto in my car, so it defeats the purpose. Plus, all my commutes are short (<10 mins.), so not much point for me. This would be a nice product for others!
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How about this?
S8+ Car Holder found on #Thingiverse https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2409153
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Not a cup holder. Wire mess in cockpit, exactly want I want to avoid but thanks
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tsupersonic said:
Ooh which Porsche is that? [emoji14]
Wireless car charger would be interesting, but I have Android Auto in my car, so it defeats the purpose. Plus, all my commutes are short (<10 mins.), so not much point for me. This would be a nice product for others!
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Macan[emoji2] can't go up with Bluetooth?
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I bought this one for my S7: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B018INZ10O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It still works for S8 and can still do fast wireless charge. The problem is that wireless charging speed for both S7 and S8 when screen is on and under heavy load (navigation + spotify + bluetooth) can't keep up. I'm sure if S8 allows fast charge while screen is on, the charging speed can be faster.
Thus I find myself only using it as a nice phone holder.
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just a heads up. it is now finally up for pre order
http://www.4u-mobi.com/onlineshop/online_shop_detail.php?pid=5748
$60+free shipping, it is cheaper than official htc cradle+mhl cable.
they are much cheaper from ebay arround the $29,99
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KiDiGi-BATT...Accessories&hash=item43a9903dec#ht_3835wt_952
crypt0night said:
they are much cheaper from ebay arround the $29,99
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KiDiGi-BATT...Accessories&hash=item43a9903dec#ht_3835wt_952
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OP's is an HDMI out cradle. Your ebay one is one for a dock on the table and spare battery. Either way both are great =D
The link in OP says the dock allows sync'ing *and* HDMI-out. How'd they do that? I thought that if the MHL was connected we couldn't get USB....
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The sentence says charge your phone and watch a movie/ video at the same time. The other sentence says you can sync with it. I don't believe they're saying you can sync an watch a movie at the same time...
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Anyone buy one of these? They have ones where you can dock the phone with a case.
Wow, awesome accessory. Thanks for posting this
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I'm pretty interested in this. Has anyone got theirs yet? I am guessing it does not come with a MHL cable. I'd love to know if it allows playing videos while still charging the phone (or at least not losing any juice).
Sorry to change the subject, but what app is this?
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From the different pictures of the dock on the website, there is a picture of it having a red inside border, and another without it.
Is it removable, to make it able to fit a phone with a case, or?
I'm asking because i'm looking for a dock to fit my EVO 3D along with the case-mate tough case.
And also, with this dock, would i be able to plug it into my computer and use the mini-usb cable in the dock to transfer files from my computer to my phone?
I see some different kinds of docks around here, and i'm a bit confused which ones can do what.
- Moon
I don't own the cradle but I think I've seen pictures of the dock where you can remove the adapter. The adapter is used if you don't have a case. Keep in mind that not all cases will work with the dock. You may want to email Kidigi and see if your case will fit.
Based off Kidigi website it looks to be removable. See image with red ring. Top center has a tab. Image without a red ring has no tab and the base becomes wider.
http://www.kidigi.com/product_lv2.php?pid=1316
I think if you have a TPU case it'll work but anything thicker might be an issue. And it looks to be a full HDMI connector in the back of the dock. So that's good too. I was afraid it was mini HDMI.
Does it supports 1080p resolution?
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Does it supports 1080p resolution?
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Thats probably up to the phone not the cradle since the cradle is just the medium. Just as if you were using an MHL cable. With my experience with MHL and the evo3d, the output on your TV will not be as good as the original source.
So, I got the Ringke Slim hoping it would fit with the ProClip . . . which it didn't.
It would slide in ok, but the alignment to the charging port was off by nearly an 8th inch.
I had to take the dremmel to the mount to get it to work, but it works. Surprisingly, the phone still fits pretty snuggly even without the case
I got the hard-wired mount, so I also dremmeled a small gap in the console for the power cable and an audio cable.
Waze looks great on this thing!!
Let me know if the pictures show up or not . . . experimenting with using facebook to image host
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How did u install this?
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How did u install this?
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When you order the ProClip you get the dock and mount together with a mount specific to your car.
They have a standalone dock, a lighter charger dock, and a hardire dock. I got the hard wired. Pulled the console out and soldered the positive lead into the existing cigarette lighter power supply with an inline 2a fuse and grounded to the existing ground.
I already had an ipod interface installed to work with the factory head unit, and that interface also has auxiliary input. Just ran the rca through the same hole for the power cable and plugged it in to the ipod interface unit behind the dash.
I always bought ProClip USa mounts for my devices. They are vibration free, and very quality products.
However I'm surprised they don't have the adjustable dock for the note (like they did for my iPhone 4). It would allow for different case widths...I guess they don't do it for all devices.
Is that a tape player in your car?
falconeight said:
Is that a tape player in your car?
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LOL . . . no. There was an option tape deck that fit under the cd deck so it's got the button on there for input selection. I have the "cash box" under the head unit and in the cash box is an old iPhone 3g hooked up to a PA11-HON which charges and controls the playlists through the factory deck.
RipplingHurst said:
I always bought ProClip USa mounts for my devices. They are vibration free, and very quality products.
However I'm surprised they don't have the adjustable dock for the note (like they did for my iPhone 4). It would allow for different case widths...I guess they don't do it for all devices.
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It was either this one or the "universal mount" . . . I didn't want to play with the universal thing so I got this knowing I'd either need to mod it or go case free. It's still snug as a bug even without the case, but I think I may have voided my warranty and affected my resale value
Don’t know if this is where this goes or not but it’s about accessories..
So I have the Sprint car dock and it works great (even if it only launches the dock half the time). I went out and bought the Otterbox commuter case and I love it. The good news is YES the case does if in the dock…. The bad news is the flap that covers the UBS port does not. So I had two choices, one cut the rubber that protects the USB port off and risk all kinds of pocket lint and dust getting in there or modify the dock… SO
I modified the dock… all I did was take a Dremel (best tool ever) and cut away the plastic edge. Now you have to be careful because it would be easy to “slip” and cut into your USB port. Also the LED power light is right there so watch that too!!!
Here is what 10 minutes of work look like!!
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I will sand it a little but I think it turned out great!!! Now I can use my case and dock!!! I would take a picture of the phone in the dock but the phone is all I have to take pictures at the moment lol.
Let me know what you think??
Well done, problem solved. Looks fine to me. And yes, dremels are awesome ! Dremels, 5 min epoxy, and duct tape. I can do anything!
indeed nice! I bought mine today and was thinking.. just a little more room and I could totally Dock my otter box! but, I thought I would just cut off the little flap to the Charge port. instead, You've inspired me!
Thanks guys. I did not want to hurt the case as I get way more use out of it then the dock. But with the usb cover out it actually covers up the cut on the dock so you don't see it anyways. Looks great!
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NissanNick said:
Thanks guys. I did not want to hurt the case as I get way more use out of it then the dock. But with the usb cover out it actually covers up the cut on the dock so you don't see it anyways. Looks great!
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You made the right decision.
When you have to mod something , you want to avoid reducing functionality if you can. Cutting the dock doesn't change its functionality (even if it didn't fit after the cutout) , while removing the USB cover removes a feature.
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I know this seems odd, but does anyone here have an old Samsung Infuse car dock that they could test and see if the Optimus G will work in? According to the dimensions, the Optimus G is in between the Infuse and the Galaxy S III. The GS3 fits into the Infuse car dock, so I bet the Optimus G will fit. If so that would be awesome since the Infuse car dock is dirt cheap.
Also, I noticed the Optimus G floor model at AT&T came pre-loaded with the Car Home app. So maybe they are working on an OEM car dock anyways.
Thanks
Shawn
I'd like to know as well; it actually might work with a case based upon the thickness specs.
I'll let you know, I ordered one for 5$.
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I'll let you know, I ordered one for 5$.
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Cool, thanks!
My optimus came in today and I was able to modify the car dock to make the optimus g fit. It took a good amount of dremilling to make it fit and isn't the prettiest job, but it works and the usb lines up and charges the phone.
Shawn
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How about some pics of the franken-dock.
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How about some pics of the franken-dock.
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Here are some pics... Sorry about the quality of the photos with the phone in the dock. I had to use an old Palm Pre Plus to take the pictures. Man we have come a long way.
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As you can see I did a hack-job on this.... I think I need some better/different dremel attachments.
But, this shows that it is possible to get the Samsung Infuse car dock for next to nothing and you can make it work.
By the way, the extra hole in the dock was for the speaker on a SGS3.
Thanks for posting this.
Where did you get the dock for cheap?
Does the aux out function from the dock work with the optimus?
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It looks like you got it to fit without a case. Do you think there is enough material in the dock to take more out to get it to fit with something like the BodyGlove case?
Update:
Found a Infuse case at an AT&T store. Paid 5 bucks for it. The phone will fit the case if you take a pair of pliers and bend the corners back a bit. I find it works best to bend the corners close to the charging base more than the corners on the other side.
Also, there is no audio out from the mount. You have to plug the aux cable into the phone to get it to work.
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It looks like you got it to fit without a case. Do you think there is enough material in the dock to take more out to get it to fit with something like the BodyGlove case?
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I don't think this will work with any case. There really is not a whole lot of wiggle room, and the micro-usb part of the dock that slides into the phone has to align perfectly.
Wanting to find something like this cradle from amazon
PhoneProp - Universal Fit Soft Flexible SmartPhone Stand - Durable FDA High Grade Silicone - Color Black by PhoneProp http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GVA3BS6/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_Eo0Fub187WCQG
I want to be able to just prop my phone up and hook up the turbo charger, any other suggestions?
Spigen case has a kickstand.. That thing you linked to looks oggly
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Spigen case has a kickstand.. That thing you linked to looks oggly
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Agreed, just trying to give an idea of what I was talking about lol, fugly for sure
Qi Desktop Charger
Got this from Amazon... 3 Coil Qi Charger Stand. Works Great on the Nexus 6... Even through a Spigen Crystal Naked Case that I have on my phone. Plus you can orientate either way and charge!
Keedox Qi Wireless Charging Stand 3-Coil
http://www.amazon.com/Keedox%C2%AE-Wireless-3-Coils-Charging-Charger/dp/B00NBPHHES/ref=sr_1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1417634834&sr=1-2&keywords=keedox+qi
Doesn't fast charge but for wireless charger it gets the job done!:good:
Not necessarily a cradle but I was always fond of these
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Or these also from eBay
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Got this from Amazon... 3 Coil Qi Charger Stand. Works Great on the Nexus 6... Even through a Spigen Crystal Naked Case that I have on my phone. Plus you can orientate either way and charge!
Keedox Qi Wireless Charging Stand 3-Coil
http://www.amazon.com/Keedox®-Wirel...UTF8&qid=1417634834&sr=1-2&keywords=keedox+qi
Doesn't fast charge but for wireless charger it gets the job done!:good:
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I do like that one but I think I'd rather use the turbo charger because a lot of times I don't stay in their long and I have to leave, so I usually look for a quick juice before I peace out. What will urs do of u plug in a charger and set it on the dock, does it charge with cable? Seems like it would just wanted to ask