Ulrich
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Did you print that with PLA or TPU?
Wireless Phone Charger Project R18 B / TC
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That one is just "PLA+" so it definitely won't handle any significant heat. It's probably only good to like 100 degrees or so at best (inside the cubby).
So after I play around with it a bit I am planning on getting one printed with heat resistant ABS or nylon.
So after I play around with it a bit I am planning on getting one printed with heat resistant ABS or nylon.
Ulrich
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I was more thinking about the phone and vibration dampening ... rather than the heat
Hmm, that is an interesting prospect. Although vibration should be much less of a concern if the phone is not "clamped" in to something as a portion of the shock is lost just in the ability of the phone to wiggle freely of what it is sitting on.
But I may noodle on that a little. Maybe a thin rubber sheet cut on a Cricut as an overlay.
But my phone case is soft TPU.
But I may noodle on that a little. Maybe a thin rubber sheet cut on a Cricut as an overlay.
But my phone case is soft TPU.
Ulrich
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... like I said, just a thought
Scott Semone
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WOW...!! Looks great.. It would be ideal if your design allowed for the phone cradle to sit deeper within the cubby space; additionally, if you can keep the cradle surface somewhat thinner, this would also allow for a 12V DC wireless charging puck to be easily integrated into the underside of your design.
Your design would allow each R18 B and or TC owner to optimize the placement of the charging puck, based on the individual phone manufacturer, before committing to the mounting position.
How can I get a printed prototype, I'll integrate the charging puck onto it; I think the BMW cooling fan assembly isn't necessary, as long as the cradle has holes drilled through it to allow for air movement?
Yeah, I have ideas for other designs too.
My first one may be to keep it simple like it is but add a pocket underneath or something to stash goodies.
I chose to go wired instead of wireless because wireless charging generates so much more heat.
I have holes and grooves in this design to allow for air to move around somewhat but looking at what is underneath there I just don’t think there is a *ton* of airflow potential anyway - just maybe the heat sink of the metal gas tank down there and a little extra room. But without the active airflow from the fan - it may all just be a placebo.
So wired charging producing less heat than wireless is a big part of my design.
I have lots of ideas and am just learning the tools.
My first one may be to keep it simple like it is but add a pocket underneath or something to stash goodies.
I chose to go wired instead of wireless because wireless charging generates so much more heat.
I have holes and grooves in this design to allow for air to move around somewhat but looking at what is underneath there I just don’t think there is a *ton* of airflow potential anyway - just maybe the heat sink of the metal gas tank down there and a little extra room. But without the active airflow from the fan - it may all just be a placebo.
So wired charging producing less heat than wireless is a big part of my design.
I have lots of ideas and am just learning the tools.
I have found the male connector that will connect to the oem plug in there.
First - the bike side plug is a BMW 7543312-02 - it is very common, used all over BMW parts. It is also a Mercedes & VWAG part.
The hard part was the charger side plug, but it is often a "fuel injector sensor" connector or housing.
I have found a 3rd party: " Hirschmann 2way 1.2 SealStar MA Connector "
I ordered this one off eBay: "2 pin Connector housing Pigtail For Audi Volkswagen PORSCHE BMW FUEL INJECTOR"
There are others there too: "BMW VW AUDI PORSCHE Fuel Injector Connector Pigtail Plug 2 Way 2 Pin 1-1718643-1"
It is the correct plug. However, I fumbled connecting the wires to the pins and installing them in the connector. They are incredibly tiny and have tight tolerances - I ended up just breaking the pins trying to get them inserted. My wife had lots of fun with the "couldn't get it in the hole" type jokes...
So - I either need to find one pre-wired with a lead (hard) - or try it again a couple times until I can get it right (hard & potentially expensive).
Anyway, that is my progress thus far.
First - the bike side plug is a BMW 7543312-02 - it is very common, used all over BMW parts. It is also a Mercedes & VWAG part.
The hard part was the charger side plug, but it is often a "fuel injector sensor" connector or housing.
I have found a 3rd party: " Hirschmann 2way 1.2 SealStar MA Connector "
I ordered this one off eBay: "2 pin Connector housing Pigtail For Audi Volkswagen PORSCHE BMW FUEL INJECTOR"
There are others there too: "BMW VW AUDI PORSCHE Fuel Injector Connector Pigtail Plug 2 Way 2 Pin 1-1718643-1"
It is the correct plug. However, I fumbled connecting the wires to the pins and installing them in the connector. They are incredibly tiny and have tight tolerances - I ended up just breaking the pins trying to get them inserted. My wife had lots of fun with the "couldn't get it in the hole" type jokes...
So - I either need to find one pre-wired with a lead (hard) - or try it again a couple times until I can get it right (hard & potentially expensive).
Anyway, that is my progress thus far.
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