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Wireless Charging - DIY vs Packaged Product

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by W3agle, May 6, 2021.

  1. May 6, 2021 at 5:34 AM
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    W3agle

    W3agle [OP] New Member

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    This will probably seem like such a silly question, but I still want opinions!

    I want to add a wireless charger to my 2016 (also replacing head unit for something with wireless carplay). I want the wireless charger to be up front, under the dash control panel. Like the scosche product I link below.

    The "DIY" option is about 1/4 of the price and seems to take up less space. I guess the only downside is a little extra cord dangling around, but that's nbd to me. Especially in that area I should be able to easily hide it.

    The Schosche product is cool and all, but why is it so big? Lol

    Packaged Product:
    https://www.scosche.com/taq03?cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww

    "DIY":
    https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Cha...ireless+charging+tundra&qid=1620304165&sr=8-8
     
  2. May 6, 2021 at 6:23 AM
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  3. May 6, 2021 at 6:36 AM
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    Thanks. That is pretty nice! A little pricey. That is where I throw my phone when I get in the car, so that's probably a great place. I did notice one poster on here comment about how that's not the best place if you need to get into your console often.
     
  4. May 6, 2021 at 6:53 AM
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    purplenova

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    is anyone running that Scosche unit or any other unit with the magnets to hold the phone in place and still can wireless charge?

    I tried using magnets on my phone but the magnet prevented the wireless charge function from working properly.
    Even tried moving the magnet around, but no go.
     
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  5. May 6, 2021 at 7:00 AM
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    TRDFerguson

    TRDFerguson SSEM #99/RGBA #8-ish?/It’s a funny name.

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    I’ve got an iPhone 12 and have MagSafe built in. I have this charger currently, which works decent for normal driving, but not for off-road. The magnets aren’t quite strong enough to handle more than normal bumps.

    https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B08GWTW..._glt_fabc_97Z4W87ET0QF2MQA55RH?_encoding=UTF8
     
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