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Wireless Charger In center Console DIY. 2014+ Tundra

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by trdlife, Nov 12, 2017.

  1. Dec 28, 2017 at 10:58 AM
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    Yea totally agree, and the center console is almost perfect place for it too. Hopefully Tundra will add more of these feature in the next year or 2 when the new body comes out. We haven't gotten much of anything from higher up about the plans for the future Tundra. We should start hearing stuff in the next few months hopefully.
     
  2. Jan 8, 2018 at 11:21 AM
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    Im working on it!
    Looks like the charger is no longer available on Amazon.
     
  3. Jan 8, 2018 at 11:47 AM
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    It must have been re-listed - https://goo.gl/swW651
     
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  4. Feb 16, 2018 at 11:03 AM
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    Has anyone done anymore experimenting with this?
     
  5. Feb 16, 2018 at 11:47 AM
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    Im working on it!
    I have. I recommend removing the charger from its case and I added a couple of strips velcro fabric to keep the phone from sliding around.
     
  6. Feb 16, 2018 at 11:49 AM
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    I ordered my Qi charger, we'll see how it goes. Thanks!
     
  7. Feb 16, 2018 at 11:51 AM
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    Im working on it!
    Heres a pic of the velcro I mentioned.

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  8. Feb 16, 2018 at 12:02 PM
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    Not really my charger has been doing good, i did just order a new colored dash insert kit, that may help the phone from sliding.
     
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  9. Feb 16, 2018 at 12:04 PM
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    What tools were needed to get the armrest apart
     
  11. Feb 16, 2018 at 1:57 PM
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    Just a small phillips screw driver.
     
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  13. Feb 19, 2018 at 6:25 AM
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    What he ^ said!
     
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  14. Feb 19, 2018 at 9:39 AM
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    should be in this week. Ill add pics and my input.
     
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  15. Feb 21, 2018 at 4:49 PM
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    Ok so I got my inserts in today and overall they are awesome. So for the center console lid I set the piece there but unfortunately it is too think to charge thru, so what I did was trace out where my phone sets and cut the center out, so the phone set in the middle, charges and doesn’t move.

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    Looks really good. How's the material? Good quality?
     
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    Material and quality looks and feel great. I think it will hold up very well.
     
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    I saw this and decided to give it a shot. Works great!
    I disassembled the wireless charger and just used the guts to get the best charging.
    (Tape is just to keep in place till the glue dries)

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  25. Mar 2, 2018 at 3:33 PM
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    Edit time. I have added a new charger option, I added a fast charge capable charger to the list, I found mine has slowed down charging even tho it was a 3 coil. And my hot glue method did not make it thru winter. I am switch Ming out chargers this weekend and using plastic epoxy to secure it.
     
  27. Mar 9, 2018 at 9:13 PM
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    How do thease chargers work around strong magnets? I wonder if i can get one to fit behind the dash. 20180206_185231.jpg 20180203_182206.jpg
     
  28. Mar 10, 2018 at 12:27 PM
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    Did this today. Very easy with OP’s instructions. The charger is strong enough for my iPhone X, but too weak for my wife’s wireless charging case on her 6S.
     
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  29. Mar 10, 2018 at 8:22 PM
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    Glad it helped and was easy to follow. I have added some new chargers I have found and been seeing different results with iPhone and Samsung
     
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