iPhone MagSafe mount to replace OEM charging pad.

[Bobby]

I have gone through several iterations of improving the useless wireless charging pad for my iPhone 12 ProMax in my GT. With the OEM charging solution, it is difficult to find the exact right spot for the phone, and even when I do so, it charges at only 5W. My previous solutions were working fine, but not as well integrated as I would've liked. Here are my requirements:
1. It is very easy and quick to position the phone.
2. The phone charges at the maximum possible rate without wires (15W).
3. The console cover can close while the phone is in place and charging.
4. It kind of looks like it was supposed to be there (i.e. no big suction or cupholder mounts sticking out).

My solution was to make a wedge shaped piece of 3-D plastic and mount a black iPhone Mag Safe charger (https://a.co/d/2JS2fJw) to it. Everything is put together with double-sided 3M tape and thus reversible. The phone holds on magnetically and road vibrations do not dislodge it.. This design satisfies all of the criteria!

Here's a picture of it for those interested. If anyone wants the G-code to print the little wedge or would like me to print one for them, please let me know. This will work for any iPhone 12 or higher.

 

[Drendino]

I have gone through several iterations of improving the useless wireless charging pad for my iPhone 12 ProMax in my GT. With the OEM charging solution, it is difficult to find the exact right spot for the phone, and even when I do so, it charges at only 5W. My previous solutions were working fine, but not as well integrated as I would've liked. Here are my requirements:
1. It is very easy and quick to position the phone.
2. The phone charges at the maximum possible rate without wires (15W).
3. The console cover can close while the phone is in place and charging.
4. It kind of looks like it was supposed to be there (i.e. no big suction or cupholder mounts sticking out).

My solution was to make a wedge shaped piece of 3-D plastic and mount a black iPhone Mag Safe charger (https://a.co/d/2JS2fJw) to it. Everything is put together with double-sided 3M tape and thus reversible. The phone holds on magnetically and road vibrations do not dislodge it.. This design satisfies all of the criteria!

Here's a picture of it for those interested. If anyone wants the G-code to print the little wedge or would like me to print one for them, please let me know. This will work for any iPhone 12 or higher.

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Fantastic work sir!

 

[windscar911]

I have gone through several iterations of improving the useless wireless charging pad for my iPhone 12 ProMax in my GT. With the OEM charging solution, it is difficult to find the exact right spot for the phone, and even when I do so, it charges at only 5W. My previous solutions were working fine, but not as well integrated as I would've liked. Here are my requirements:
1. It is very easy and quick to position the phone.
2. The phone charges at the maximum possible rate without wires (15W).
3. The console cover can close while the phone is in place and charging.
4. It kind of looks like it was supposed to be there (i.e. no big suction or cupholder mounts sticking out).

My solution was to make a wedge shaped piece of 3-D plastic and mount a black iPhone Mag Safe charger (https://a.co/d/2JS2fJw) to it. Everything is put together with double-sided 3M tape and thus reversible. The phone holds on magnetically and road vibrations do not dislodge it.. This design satisfies all of the criteria!

Here's a picture of it for those interested. If anyone wants the G-code to print the little wedge or would like me to print one for them, please let me know. This will work for any iPhone 12 or higher.

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Please make me one!

 

[Bobby]

Please make me one!

You got it.

 

[Drendino]

I would appreciate it if you could make me one as well. Please let me know how much and where to Venmo you.

 

[LucidNC]

I have gone through several iterations of improving the useless wireless charging pad for my iPhone 12 ProMax in my GT. With the OEM charging solution, it is difficult to find the exact right spot for the phone, and even when I do so, it charges at only 5W. My previous solutions were working fine, but not as well integrated as I would've liked. Here are my requirements:
1. It is very easy and quick to position the phone.
2. The phone charges at the maximum possible rate without wires (15W).
3. The console cover can close while the phone is in place and charging.
4. It kind of looks like it was supposed to be there (i.e. no big suction or cupholder mounts sticking out).

My solution was to make a wedge shaped piece of 3-D plastic and mount a black iPhone Mag Safe charger (https://a.co/d/2JS2fJw) to it. Everything is put together with double-sided 3M tape and thus reversible. The phone holds on magnetically and road vibrations do not dislodge it.. This design satisfies all of the criteria!

Here's a picture of it for those interested. If anyone wants the G-code to print the little wedge or would like me to print one for them, please let me know. This will work for any iPhone 12 or higher.

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NICELY DONE!
Does your phone stay in place just by the magnet? I have an otterbox case and though it does charge (when flat), the magnet isn't very strong.

 

[Bobby]

NICELY DONE!
Does your phone stay in place just by the magnet? I have an otterbox case and though it does charge (when flat), the magnet isn't very strong.

Yes it does. I have the Apple silicone case.

 

[borski]

Yes it does. I have the Apple silicone case.

Oh man, my charger works fine but the 5W is slow. Can you make me one? Please let me know how to pay you. And which MagSafe puck did you use?

 

[MoniputerLM]

We need an Android/Samsung version!

 

[Bobby]

Oh man, my charger works fine but the 5W is slow. Can you make me one? Please let me know how to pay you. And which MagSafe puck did you use?

I’m happy to make you one. No payment necessary. Check my original post for a link to the puck.

 

[thecodingart]

This fixes the biggest gribe in that area, man do I want this

 

[Dortreo]

@Bobby, could you post the g-code for the plastic wedge? Or just post the dimensions? Thanks!

 

[Mouthpiece]

Details of the material and where to get it would be nice too. If your putting together a list of those who want to buy one add me please.

 

[Gullotta]

I’d love to buy one as well.

 

[CLTGT]

Could you do the same thing for the other side with a USB-C and actually be able to charge two phones? Too forward thinking???

 

[borski]

I’m happy to make you one. No payment necessary. Check my original post for a link to the puck.

Thank you! Let me know how I can help or what you need from me

 

[borski]

Could you do the same thing for the other side with a USB-C and actually be able to charge two phones? Too forward thinking???

I don’t see why not!

 

[CLTGT]

Could you do the same thing for the other side with a USB-C and actually be able to charge two phones? Too forward thinking???

Forgot to add, I do not need the solution as I am fine with my current phone, but I was just thinking that it might be a great solution to make it two sided charging.

 

[bhramabull]

We need an Android/Samsung version!

Yes please @Bobby if there's a version for my Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 that would be awesome. Payment and things not a problem!

 

[TCGT]

Such a cool contribution, @Bobby ! I'm checking with my son in law whether he can print with the code you mentioned..can you share it here, or PM me?