OK, so I would love The Air Dock but currently backordered. So I decided to make my own to hold me over.
I bought a cheap holder at Wally World ($11) and got to thinking.
I took the head of the holder off and removed the clamps that grip the phone. Only took removing 4 screws. While I had it off I attached the Nexus 5 (Google Qi Charger) to the head and ran some electrical tape around it just to be sure. Its not elegant but serves its purpose. Then I reassembled the head but screwed it to the body just before, again to make sure the cheap crap didn't drop my Nexus while I was driving.
I bought a Belkin, or Griffen (can't remember) 2 amp USB car charger plug. Its important to note it has to be 2 amps or it won't work. You also MUST use the cable that came with the Qi charger from Google.
I have a cubby hole that was just wide enough to wedge the holder in securely. I didn't want a permanent install since I do plan on getting an Air Dock. Pictures show the final, if slightly ugly, install.
Initially it holds tight and charges about the same. I suspect that while streaming it won't charge as fast.
I tried the tablet and it sits there and charges but its way to unstable to keep and use.
I intend to pretty this up a bit. Will update.
What do you think?
I bought a cheap holder at Wally World ($11) and got to thinking.
I took the head of the holder off and removed the clamps that grip the phone. Only took removing 4 screws. While I had it off I attached the Nexus 5 (Google Qi Charger) to the head and ran some electrical tape around it just to be sure. Its not elegant but serves its purpose. Then I reassembled the head but screwed it to the body just before, again to make sure the cheap crap didn't drop my Nexus while I was driving.
I bought a Belkin, or Griffen (can't remember) 2 amp USB car charger plug. Its important to note it has to be 2 amps or it won't work. You also MUST use the cable that came with the Qi charger from Google.
I have a cubby hole that was just wide enough to wedge the holder in securely. I didn't want a permanent install since I do plan on getting an Air Dock. Pictures show the final, if slightly ugly, install.
Initially it holds tight and charges about the same. I suspect that while streaming it won't charge as fast.
I tried the tablet and it sits there and charges but its way to unstable to keep and use.
I intend to pretty this up a bit. Will update.
What do you think?
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