So, I went to walmart and picked up two of them Seagate Free Agent GoDock's
They were $3 each, mentioned in another thread.
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So, here's my final product:
I wrote up an article on it, if you wanted to read it or jsut to visit my sitew, which is a not for profit hobby site designed to help people, check out the post ...HTC Hero Dock
Thanks guys.
Cool story bro!! Though I personally cannot stand charging my Hero through USB (atleast until they hack the phone to take all the current that usb2 can output)
iviyth0s said:
Cool story bro!! Though I personally cannot stand charging my Hero through USB (atleast until they hack the phone to take all the current that usb2 can output)
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Plug this usb dock into your usb wall charger...problem solved.
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Plug this usb dock into your usb wall charger...problem solved.
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actually i have this for my freeagent drive and the back there are two usb's in the back one says power if you plug them both in your phone should charge much faster than regular usb. or go with kc's advice you may not have 2 usb ports to spare. or you could buy a usb hub and then you'd have more usb ports and wouldnt have to worry about plugging it into the wall. some people may feel safer plugging into a wall though so you could do that too like kc said. you'd need a 110v wall charger with a usb input though. if you dont have one you could get it when you get the usb hub.
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actually i have this for my freeagent drive and the back there are two usb's in the back one says power if you plug them both in your phone should charge much faster than regular usb. or go with kc's advice you may not have 2 usb ports to spare. or you could buy a usb hub and then you'd have more usb ports and wouldnt have to worry about plugging it into the wall. some people may feel safer plugging into a wall though so you could do that too like kc said. you'd need a 110v wall charger with a usb input though. if you dont have one you could get it when you get the usb hub.
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I was simply advising him to shove the usb cable into the wall outlet with out an adapter....your way seems safer..
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I was simply advising him to shove the usb cable into the wall outlet with out an adapter....your way seems safer..
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i was just trying to talk as much as possible without saying anything.
I was the op of the previous thread about this. Your version looks much cleaner than mine
I don't own a dremel so I just used scissors
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jeremysterling said:
I was the op of the previous thread about this. Your version looks much cleaner than mine
I don't own a dremel so I just used scissors
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Thanks for the compliment and I wonder.. would using both USB plugs, plugged into my computer, give the battery as good of a charge as it does with just one usb, since it's a slow steady charge instead of a wall outlet jamming as much charge into the battery as it can in a short amount of time? All the wall charger does for me is gives my battery a surface charge, phone will show 100% but drop to 60-70 in a matter of 20 mins.
jerry43812 said:
Thanks for the compliment and I wonder.. would using both USB plugs, plugged into my computer, give the battery as good of a charge as it does with just one usb, since it's a slow steady charge instead of a wall outlet jamming as much charge into the battery as it can in a short amount of time? All the wall charger does for me is gives my battery a surface charge, phone will show 100% but drop to 60-70 in a matter of 20 mins.
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Didn't think Lithium batteries had those kind of problems. Sure you don't just need to calibrate your battery? Juice is Juice to an Li bat. from what I have been taught...but then again I aint an Eletrical Engineer....
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Thanks for the compliment and I wonder.. would using both USB plugs, plugged into my computer, give the battery as good of a charge as it does with just one usb, since it's a slow steady charge instead of a wall outlet jamming as much charge into the battery as it can in a short amount of time? All the wall charger does for me is gives my battery a surface charge, phone will show 100% but drop to 60-70 in a matter of 20 mins.
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i don't think it matters. i've played around with it and haven't noticed a big difference if one or both plugs are in. funny story though, if you have both plugged in charging your phone will using wifi tether the phone should give you a message along the lines of:
"the power source is insufficient, please switch sources or switch to wall charger"
make sure you calibrate your battery and don't have the gsm auto bug (if you're using a custom rom), because that'll kill your battery
This is way cool! Ill gladly spend 3 bucks and fashion a notch in it for mah Hero. Thanks for the post.
i went back to walmart to get another one, i want one to make a car dock and they were sold out
Hell my Walmart has dozens of them left...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=706597
check this out, for anyone wanting a car dock, only $10
This was a great idea from the OP...thank you for it!
I was just randomly browsing Walmart today and came accross the goDock, last one! Remembered reading this thread and decided to buy it! Hell its only 3 bucks!
Here are my results:
For anyone reading this thread that hasn't already gotten themselves a goDock and done this...here is my 2 cents on the mini-project...
You cannot have a case on the hero to use the dock, well i should say you would have to do some further modification to the dock than what has been done here. The dock has too narrow and short of a space for the hero to connect to USB with the case on. I have tried a soft case, small hard case, and full hard case and it is the same results with all three of course.
If you don't have a Dremel you CAN use sharp scissors as mentioned, but it will be messy. Best to use a Dremel on lowest power setting with a round "sanding" head - see picture below! The plastic is really soft and going slow with a sanding head will make the plastic stay smooth and look a lot nice. If you absolutely can't use a Dremel the second best bet would be to use a utility knife, the ones with the break off blades that are razor sharp. I have used those before for quick plastic work and if you sand the surface afterwards it looks just as good. It is just less accurate if you are going for a symmetrical curved line.
Alright, if anyone hasn't checked this out yet...get your ass to walmart and do it now! I just picked up three more docks!!! ONE DOLLAR A PIECE!!!! If you are looking for a simple dock then you have to be out of your mind not to do this for only 1 dollar!
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Alright, if anyone hasn't checked this out yet...get your ass to walmart and do it now! I just picked up three more docks!!! ONE DOLLAR A PIECE!!!! If you are looking for a simple dock then you have to be out of your mind not to do this for only 1 dollar!
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Aww lucky you, bought mine for $3.18. I used wire cutters and some 150 grit sand paper. Came out pretty good.
Just bought another one and going to mod it to fit the extended 3500mAh battery from seidio.
amazing dock Ebbinger_413 is my brother and we went to walmart same day to get these literally took like 10 minutes to sand 3 of them down and work awesome for the hero probably for the evo too
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Sure you don't just need to calibrate your battery?
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make sure you calibrate your battery...
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Can someone please tell me how to calibrate my battery?
Thanks!
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Well, it took almost a month to get here but it arrived!
I bought 2 desktop cradles and a spare battery.
http://www.netimes.com/shop/desktop-cradle-w-2nd-battery-charger-for-htc-hd2-t8585-htc-leo-p-2457.html?cPath=80_731
It came all the way from HK.
I thought the phone would charge only using the power plug but you have to use the usb cable. The power plug is used only for charging the spare battery.
Here are some pictures of it standing on my office at work:
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Looks very good quality. But it seems like its totally standing on MicroUSB no other support... i hope it will not damage MicroUSB port....
wat you think???
HD2 is so pretty!!!!
It stays very well. The place where it stands its very tight and the usb port is not the support of the device. It stays there good even without inserting it to the maximum. I'm quite happy with it.
Hey there...
Looks like the same cradle as the one I ordered. Still waiting for mine to arrive though. What is the build quality like?
David
The build quality is pretty good. Can't complain.
Its light, made of hard plastic and the sides have a silvery plastic cover.
Besides the silver sides (which give it a cool look) the rest is just hard plastic. On the bottom there are 6 rubbery stand points which give it a good grip on the desk.
Thanks... Wish my cradle had arrived - left my USB cable at work, so can't charge my phone!
CloneboyZA said:
Thanks... Wish my cradle had arrived - left my USB cable at work, so can't charge my phone!
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Dont be so simple minded lol. Go buy yourself another cable for work and one for home ?
Well, that's why I bought the cradle!
How many hours it takes to fully charge the original battery?
I have the exact same one (I think), took me about two weeks to get it from Hong Kong to Norway..
The grip is firm, almost too firm for my likings.. Have to use both hands when lifting the phone off the cradle..
Question to lorin.bute: Have you experienced any problems when syncing with activesync using the cradle?? My computer recognizes the connection when I put the phone in the cradle, but I get a "time out error" when attempting to sync.. Works fine when using cable only.. Only tried on one computer though, and without the AC-adapter connected...
Speaking of which, are you sure the AC is just for charging the second battery?? I've allways thought that charging through USB doesn't give as much current (500 mAh or so?) as AC does...
One last thing: Do you have that INSANELY bright blue LED on the back/right hand side of the cradle?? It freaks me out!
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I have the exact same one (I think), took me about two weeks to get it from Hong Kong to Norway..
The grip is firm, almost too firm for my likings.. Have to use both hands when lifting the phone off the cradle..
Question to lorin.bute: Have you experienced any problems when syncing with activesync using the cradle?? My computer recognizes the connection when I put the phone in the cradle, but I get a "time out error" when attempting to sync.. Works fine when using cable only.. Only tried on one computer though, and without the AC-adapter connected...
Speaking of which, are you sure the AC is just for charging the second battery?? I've allways thought that charging through USB doesn't give as much current (500 mAh or so?) as AC does...
One last thing: Do you have that INSANELY bright blue LED on the back/right hand side of the cradle?? It freaks me out!
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Yes, the grip is quite strong.
I have no problems with the sync. I sync at home and it definitely works. At work, active sync runs but no items are synced. Everything works fine.
If i don't connect the cradle to the pc, the led doesn't turn on ... and there's no charge symbol on top and s2u2 does not show the battery. that for me meant that it doesn't charge with the power plug. Remember that i have the one with a spare battery charger.
Yes i do have the blue light... that goes all the way to the roof of the room
It doesn't bother me that much.
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How many hours it takes to fully charge the original battery?
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I haven't fully discharged it. When i do i'll let you know.
got my new dock today as well. Here are some (not so brilliant) pics
Is that the one with the audio output? Wasn't that offered only with the UK plug?
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Is that the one with the audio output? Wasn't that offered only with the UK plug?
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yes this one has the audio output, i'm currently charging using the usb cable although it did come with a uk plug.
Correction: It does charge only with the power plug. It wasn't before because i had the spare battery charging. Now its just perfect because i don't want it syncing all the time
I've also ordered the same style cradle with the OP. The total payment is just 30$. And as u said here, it seems to be worthy with that amount
Cat a costat transportul si cat a durat pana in Romania (How much did you pay for shipment to Romania)?
carbunaru said:
Cat a costat transportul si cat a durat pana in Romania (How much did you pay for shipment to Romania)?
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The shipment costs 7 euros with the royal mail (which is very slow). I received it in almost a month. If you chose DHL for the shipment you get it in 5 days but you pay 20-30 euros.
KiDiGi dock
I got tired of samsung taking forever to release a desktop dock, so I went and bought the kidigi and have been using it for a week now. I have to say the dock is amazing . It fits the phone perfectly and holds it in tight . My test for a good dock is if i can place the phone to charge when im drunk, and i have to say its a good dock. . I had a seidio and it was a pain getting the micro usb to line up.
maybe a few picture of the dock?
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Sorry cant show you phone on the dock, i dont have a camera besides my phone.
Does the dock fit the phone very tightly or would there be room for a silicone case?
Looks good though. I wondered about mounting one of these permenantly in the car instead of using a brodit active holder
Pillock said:
Does the dock fit the phone very tightly or would there be room for a silicone case?
Looks good though. I wondered about mounting one of these permenantly in the car instead of using a brodit active holder
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This fits really tight and no room for case. Would be a really good car mount, the phone doesn't move at all, but don't know about permanently mounting something to a car.
babluc said:
This fits really tight and no room for case. Would be a really good car mount, the phone doesn't move at all, but don't know about permanently mounting something to a car.
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using this as a car mount is actually a good idea, just use some strong velcrow. but the downside is that you wouldnt be able to the 3.5mm headphone jack due to the design. what a pitty for people like me who use aux for audio
Does this dock cause the Nexus S to go into dock mode?
I have dock from Odds and Pods.
It looks exactly the same as one described in this thread but no KiDiGi label on it.
Few things which might be helpful for some.
Mine phone did not went into dock mode until I modified dock:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12143413&postcount=38
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12160799&postcount=40
Dock working fine with Best Skin Ever attached - so there is some room for protection also.
I would not recommend this dock to use it in the car. Not in the place where I live.
If you have only smooth roads, no bumps at all - then yes - maybe. But your phone is not hold in docking station by anything but small USB plug.
Imagine what will happen with this on some bumps.
Consider buying this one for car instead:
http://www.kidigi.com/product_lv2.php?pid=1265
http://www.4u-mobi.com/onlineshop/online_shop_detail.php?pid=5694
Also I have a question to thread author.
Does your dock working OK in USB transfer mode?
Mine just showed up and I was pleasantly suprised of the build quality. Fits perfect.
I got the one with the spare battery compartment.
Best part about it is that it charges the phone, syncs usb, and charges the spare all at the same time rather than one at a time like some of my older versions i've bought.
If it only had an audio out jack in the back it would be the ultimate.
Ordered it here but can be found cheaper with some research: http://www.4u-mobi.com/onlineshop/online_shop_detail.php?pid=5692 showed up in 10 days
jacksonj51 said:
Mine just showed up and I was pleasantly suprised of the build quality. Fits perfect.
I got the one with the spare battery compartment.
Best part about it is that it charges the phone, syncs usb, and charges the spare all at the same time rather than one at a time like some of my older versions i've bought.
If it only had an audio out jack in the back it would be the ultimate.
Ordered it here but can be found cheaper with some research: http://www.4u-mobi.com/onlineshop/online_shop_detail.php?pid=5692 showed up in 10 days
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So the usb sync works, transfer files, on the one you got? Just want to make sure since the other person said it only charged his phone (unless I read it wrong).
Works perfectly fine.... They ship it with 2 different cables, 1 is obviously for data transfer and the other is for charging... you can tell because one is thick vs the other very skinny... so I hope whoever said it didn't work didn't get their wires crossed up!
jacksonj51 said:
Works perfectly fine.... They ship it with 2 different cables, 1 is obviously for data transfer and the other is for charging... you can tell because one is thick vs the other very skinny... so I hope whoever said it didn't work didn't get their wires crossed up!
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Good to know. Thanks for confirming.
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Ordered it here but can be found cheaper with some research
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Could you please tell us where you could find it cheaper ? Because, personally, I find that is has a very nice design compared to other alternatives, so I would really like to buy it. Preferably cheaper than 27$. So, again, please tell us where to find it cheaper. Thanks !
Also, on their site, it says that under DC and USB charging, the output is 500mAh. My Nexus S DC charger says 700 mAh. How is that going to affect the charging time ? Almost +1/3 of what it is right now ?
I also understood from other sources, that USB can only give a max output of 500 mAh, is that true ? So the only down-side for this dock is the 500 mAh DC output... it would've been better if it had 1A.
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I also understood from other sources, that USB can only give a max output of 500 mAh, is that true ? So the only down-side for this dock is the 500 mAh DC output... it would've been better if it had 1A.
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Can't help you out with the rest, but yes, USB ports can only output up to 500 mAh.
legojj said:
Does this dock cause the Nexus S to go into dock mode?
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Bump. Does the phone enter dock mode?
Does this fit with the I9023 also?
So, where do you find it cheaper ?
Anyway, I found it on shop.brando.com (I think it's a replica of the KiDiGi model). Unfortunately, I can't post links here, so if you want to find it, do a search for "Google Nexus S USB Cradle" on their site. It's 18$ only for charging the phone and 25$ with a slot for charging the battery. That's compared to 27$ and 31$ respectively for those 2 from KiDiGi.
Also, apart from the KiDiGi models and these replicas, I've also found the chinese ones on eBay. Those are around 10$ each, but I don't quite recommend those. They also come with a 500 mA DC charger each, so there's nothing good here, opposed to the 1A charger that comes with the KiDiGi and those replicas on brando shop.
Hope this helps somebody.
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Id like to know this as well.
Does it put the phone into Clock mode?
-Ash-
No, it does not enter dock mode. Tested on both ports.
This modification was done because I love my Nook Color as my XBMC Remote control for my entertainment center yet I hate to have to wire it to charge it every night.
1x Nook Color
1x Verizon Wireless Charging Inductive Battery Cover
1x Verizon Wireless Charging Pad
Video Demonstration: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jDCfnLNAv4
How To:
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Step 1: Tear apart the wireless charger from the back cover.
Step 2: Use a SHARP scissor to cut around the components until you have just the coil and the pcb board.
Step 3: Use a solder iron to remove the two gold BLOCKS and leave the solder pads.
Step 4: Take thin wire and wire up the + from the picture to the + of the Charge Pad and the Nook Color. BE EXTREMELY CARE FULL THE POSITIVE RESISTOR IS VERY SMALL!
Step 5: Take thin wire and wire up the - from the picture to the - of the Charge Pad and the Nook Color.
Step 6: Thread the wires and position the charge cover directly in the middle of the battery.
Step 7: Close it up and test it out!
I said it in the other thread, but wrong forum, so I'll say it here.
AWESOME! Grats on completing it!
What is the charging rate like?
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I said it in the other thread, but wrong forum, so I'll say it here.
AWESOME! Grats on completing it!
What is the charging rate like?
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I charged it from 8% to 100% over night I got tired and didn't log the charge times. I'll leave it die then log the charge times. I did however during the making of the video start at 95% and charge fully in about 10 minutes.
Very nice. It looks very straight forward and fairly simple to do. I'd love to do this to my nook although the components seem to be rather pricey at the moment. Thanks for sharing
Sinatics said:
Very nice. It looks very straight forward and fairly simple to do. I'd love to do this to my nook although the components seem to be rather pricey at the moment. Thanks for sharing
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Indeed they are but soon enough they will drop. I was going to use the Palm inductive charging solution but the palm "pad/dock" was angled for the use of a cell phone so I went with the pad since I can just drop the nook on it and it charges.
Totally awesome, might do this in the future.. I wonder if it would work with the case I use (Dessin cover)
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Totally awesome, might do this in the future.. I wonder if it would work with the case I use (Dessin cover)
Sent from my NookColor using Tapatalk
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I highly doubt the coil will pass through the case. If you were going to try it with a case I'd mount the coil outside the nook and to the case instead of in the nook. Perhaps if you were to put a refrigerator magnet between the nook and the case it would amplify the field I'm really not sure.
Is the pad internal? I was hoping you could take pictures of the mod before and after? that would be totally helpful...
Why not just use the Duracell Mygrid and the micro usb adapter they have ?
http://www.duracell.com/en-US/category/mygrid.jspx
still running strong.
Did you find room inside the NC for the small PCB attached to the receiver coil? Found a charger at ThinkGeek for much less than the Verizon. Just gotta work thru the 30-pin plug for the iPhone. Be great to see your photos of the inside of the NC.
Thanks!
Ok, so I tried this mod. I purchased a Palm Pre cover and dock. I verified that the cover gave 5.5v when docked (to find which was + mostly). I verified the points shown are + and - when a normal charging cord is in. I wired from the points by the USB port to the Palm Pre coil. I again verified that I had 5.5V at that point with the charger in the USB jack. When I connected the coil to the Palm dock, it measures 0 volts and the nook says "discharging".
Is it possible the Palm Pre setup doesn't provide enough amperage?
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Ok, so I tried this mod. I purchased a Palm Pre cover and dock. I verified that the cover gave 5.5v when docked (to find which was + mostly). I verified the points shown are + and - when a normal charging cord is in. I wired from the points by the USB port to the Palm Pre coil. I again verified that I had 5.5V at that point with the charger in the USB jack. When I connected the coil to the Palm dock, it measures 0 volts and the nook says "discharging".
Is it possible the Palm Pre setup doesn't provide enough amperage?
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Only work with the items i described.
There's gotta be a cheaper alternative than using those. What about the Wii inductive charging system (I think its made by duracell)? What do you have for a reading on charge rate (mA·h)?
very helpfull cool hack!
Space \ ThinkGeek \ Pics and Nook Tablet
naughticl said:
Did you find room inside the NC for the small PCB attached to the receiver coil...Found a charger at ThinkGeek...Be great to see your photos of the inside of the NC.
Thanks!
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I am especially curious about the PCB on the coil and what it does. Tell the pad to reduce power?
Also I was not able to find such a device at ThinkGeek. Would you post a link, or if not still available would you describe?
I would also like photos of inside the Nook Color and especially if anyone is trying this with the newer Nook Tablet.
Charger Durability
How sturdy is this build. I am asking because I have been through 4 B&N chargers. My nook keeps falling and braking the charger.
bled82 said:
Why not just use the Duracell Mygrid and the micro usb adapter they have ?
http://www.duracell.com/en-US/category/mygrid.jspx
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Terrible idea.
Hi,
I gave this mod a try and took some pictures to share.
I was able to get the Verizon cover and one of the energizer chargers to use.
A strange issue I noticed was using the stock nook firmware it says not charging when connected but with android/CM7 it shows charging. Oh well.
Enjoy
ttp://i42.tinypic.com/110hu03.jpg
ttp://i43.tinypic.com/16aa9md.jpg
ttp://i44.tinypic.com/9a4bye.jpg
ps. I cant link so the links above dont have the "H" in "HTTP"
Parts request
What are the parts (charging sleeve and dock) needed for this to work? I only ask because the Verizon pages that were linked in the first post are dead.
I just wanted to let everyone know that the usb charging port on the N7 is very, very fragile. I had my device connected with the stock cable while transferring file from my pc and it accidentally fell on the carpet. The connector bent slightly and now my port outside metal contactor is deformed. It still works like it's supposed to, but it really bugs the hell out of me.
Edit: I managed to bend the connector back to shape. See pictures below. DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!
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Damaged port
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This is how I fixed it. I needed a small tool with a smooth, rounded end.
Connect a spare USB cable. Don't risk damaging the original.
Ensure it is firmly connected and hold it straight.
Place tablet between your legs as shown.
I disconnected the USB cable for better view. Apply a small force at a 45° angle with connector plugged in and straight.
Disconnect cable and see the results. You might need to repeat this process if enough force was not applied.
Before on left, after on right
Soldier-2Point0 said:
I just wanted to let everyone know that the usb charging port on the N7 is very, very fragile. I had my device connected with the stock cable while transferring file from my pc and it accidentally fell on the carpet. The connector bent slightly and now my port outside metal contactor is deformed. It still works like it's supposed to, but it really bugs the hell out of me.
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All micro usb ports are pretty fragile.
For the very small portion that actually goes into the port, the external portion is much longer and pretty rigid. It provides lots of leverage to do damage to your port if you put a little force on it - which dropping easily can do.
you're lucky the middle connector section inside the port didn't break.
Ouch that reminds of someone's post about the docking stations that use the usb port to charge. They mentioned they would hate to damage the port, and preferred to have a dock that used the 4 pin dots instead..
I feel your pain.
I hope Asus didn't go for the cheapest mini USB port like they did for the audio DAC. This port will get a lot of use, every time you charge at least and if if fails the tablet would be useless.
bend it back to shape as best as you can.
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bend it back to shape as best as you can.
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Any recommendations?
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Soldier-2Point0 said:
I just wanted to let everyone know that the usb charging port on the N7 is very, very fragile. I had my device connected with the stock cable while transferring file from my pc and it accidentally fell on the carpet. The connector bent slightly and now my port outside metal contactor is deformed. It still works like it's supposed to, but it really bugs the hell out of me.
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I'm sorry about your damage, but I'd hardly call this fragile. I'm really starting to be amazed by people's expectations. I'm sorry to say that it you drop a small electronic device on the floor, you run a reasonable risk of some damage. In your case you add the focal point of the charger plug to direct the force of the fall entirely on the USB port. There's no USB port out there that's going to hold up to that without some kind of damage.
I would caution a bit against trying to straighten the port though. You may end up severing the connection in the process. I'd personally only attempt it if the functionality of the port is somehow reduced (like the charger doesn't stay plugged in very well.
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I'm sorry about your damage, but I'd hardly call this fragile. I'm really starting to be amazed by people's expectations. I'm sorry to say that it you drop a small electronic device on the floor, you run a reasonable risk of some damage. In your case you add the focal point of the charger plug to direct the force of the fall entirely on the USB port. There's no USB port out there that's going to hold up to that without some kind of damage.
I would caution a bit against trying to straighten the port though. You may end up severing the connection in the process. I'd personally only attempt it if the functionality of the port is somehow reduced (like the charger doesn't stay plugged in very well.
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It only fell from a height of less than 2 ft on top of plush carpet. It didn't even fall on top of the connector because it was still plugged in. I guess the sudden pull did it. I would not let young children handle it while plugged in.
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chisaki said:
I hope Asus didn't go for the cheapest mini USB port like they did for the audio DAC. This port will get a lot of use, every time you charge at least and if if fails the tablet would be useless.
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Was it even detemined as an absolute fact that the DAC was a very cheap one, or is that just what everybody assumes since a few reviews got out about sub-par audio quality when it's more than likely they were listening to poorly compressed audio tracks? There's been enough reviews swaying the other way, citing it's better than a lot of tablets out there to suggest it's not nearly as bad as some people once said.
On the topic of the USB port, it's almost inheret by design that this would be an issue. I've seen the usb ports fall out of phones already. It really comes down to how the tablet is treated when plugged in. After all, there's very little depth to a micro USB port, and the stiff end of it is long enough (as some users have already said) to create some serious leverage.
I managed to bend the USB port back to shape. I will add the pictures to this thread if anyone else wants to try and fix.
A good reminder never to drop any electronics.
It's better to be safe than sorry. Don't hold it while on the phone and while paying little attention etc. A little patience goes a long way. Thanks for the repair tip, some users will benefit from that, but be careful with how much force you put on it.
Better results might be better had with some needle nose pliers.
Seems a lot like the original Nook Color
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Ouch that reminds of someone's post about the docking stations that use the usb port to charge. They mentioned they would hate to damage the port, and preferred to have a dock that used the 4 pin dots instead..
I feel your pain.
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If we're lucky the 4 pin pogo-pin contacts on the side of the N7 are actually USB pins (VCC, D+, D-, and GND), so we can use it for both charging and USB stuff. Then we can get a dock and not have to worry about wearing out or damaging the USB port.
The Galaxy Nexus only had 3 contacts, and could only charge via the contacts.
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I'm sorry about your damage, but I'd hardly call this fragile. I'm really starting to be amazed by people's expectations. I'm sorry to say that it you drop a small electronic device on the floor, you run a reasonable risk of some damage. In your case you add the focal point of the charger plug to direct the force of the fall entirely on the USB port. There's no USB port out there that's going to hold up to that without some kind of damage.
I would caution a bit against trying to straighten the port though. You may end up severing the connection in the process. I'd personally only attempt it if the functionality of the port is somehow reduced (like the charger doesn't stay plugged in very well.
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This a million times. Thank you for speaking my mind!
My USB Port has worked fine after performing the fix.
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I have this EXACT same problem. Same bend/break in the usb and the EXACT same spot. Same reason too, is there any way to get this fixed?? I bought mine through gamestop unfortunatly but i did pay for the warrentee and i took it in they said to call a number on the box and see what they can do about physical damage.. gamestop says they only replace for nonphysical damage.. wtf. lol... but anyways. is there any way i can get this nexus 7 fixed 100% or replaced for a new one?.... please help.. i really want this fixed.. worked all summer for mine..
srry20wnu said:
I have this EXACT same problem. Same bend/break in the usb and the EXACT same spot. Same reason too, is there any way to get this fixed?? I bought mine through gamestop unfortunatly but i did pay for the warrentee and i took it in they said to call a number on the box and see what they can do about physical damage.. gamestop says they only replace for nonphysical damage.. wtf. lol... but anyways. is there any way i can get this nexus 7 fixed 100% or replaced for a new one?.... please help.. i really want this fixed.. worked all summer for mine..
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Look at the pictures I posted on the first Page. This is what worked for me and I still use the tablet without issues charging.
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This is the very reason I wish wireless charging was the standard for all mobile devices.
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JD914 said:
This is the very reason I wish wireless charging was the standard for all mobile devices.
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Lumia will release a batch of devices that charge when placed on top of a pad.
http://www.techgoondu.com/2012/09/09/nokia-reboots-lumia-phones-with-pureview-and-wireless-charging/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Q8tlSDpVDI&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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anyone already try new wireless charging solution by Nillkin?
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seems very good to me :good:
http://nillkin.org/accessories/chargers/nillkin-magic-tags-type-c-wireless-charging-receiver
If you have to connect something to charge, what's the difference between this and just connecting it normally without losing DASH charging?
maybe you just come home and put your phone on to wireless charging dock instead desk. And you dont care how long it will take to charge. I was on wireless charging on my previos phone (Nexus5) and it was perfect for me it feels good forget about charging.
I thought that I'd miss wireless charging, especially since I invested in Qi chargers in the house and cars but I found dash charge to be a LOT more convenient.
Same here. I thought I would miss qi charging, but I've been okay without it. I bought a couple USB-C docks for my nightstand and work desk. I'm not using dash charge on them but it charges quickly enough without it.
Purchased one of these and it arrived today. It's a bit picky with detection on my two upright wireless charging docks requiring it be sat at an angle, but it does work. Flat docks may work better. Charging time is assumed slower but I don't have an exact number. Last thing to note is the angled USB-C plug, you won't be able to pull it out without giving the ribbon cable some slack by moving the pad downward, so if you're using a case over the pad you may need to remove it on occasion as needed.
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Purchased one of these and it arrived today. It's a bit picky with detection on my two upright wireless charging docks requiring it be sat at an angle, but it does work. Flat docks may work better. Charging time is assumed slower but I don't have an exact number. Last thing to note is the angled USB-C plug, you won't be able to pull it out without giving the ribbon cable some slack by moving the pad downward, so if you're using a case over the pad you may need to remove it on occasion as needed.
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want to order one tonight. i noticed the tag has adhesive. is it strong? id hate to gunk up the back of my phone.
cameron1292 said:
want to order one tonight. i noticed the tag has adhesive. is it strong? id hate to gunk up the back of my phone.
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There is only one small strip (2cm x 0.5cm) of some sort of 3M adhesive. I haven't bothered taking the protective layer off to try it since it will be underneath a case and I anticipate having to move it to access the USB port anyways as I mentioned.
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There is only one small strip (2cm x 0.5cm) of some sort of 3M adhesive. I haven't bothered taking the protective layer off to try it since it will be underneath a case and I anticipate having to move it to access the USB port anyways as I mentioned.
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ok cool so it stays stable under the case without the adhesive. just ordered one. dash is great but the convenience of dropping my phone on a pad at night is great
Usability
Could you put this inside a case, and leave it in? Theoretically leaving the phone as a wireless charging device.
The question is: Would this work through a case? Would efficiency be decreased?
adiwakar said:
Could you put this inside a case, and leave it in? Theoretically leaving the phone as a wireless charging device.
The question is: Would this work through a case? Would efficiency be decreased?
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Depends on the case.I'll be putting mine between the phone and case. Its trial and error with thickness .though the manufacturer says i think like .2mm I'll leave it in all the time.kind of like a dust cover too
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Purchased one of these and it arrived today. It's a bit picky with detection on my two upright wireless charging docks requiring it be sat at an angle, but it does work. Flat docks may work better. Charging time is assumed slower but I don't have an exact number. Last thing to note is the angled USB-C plug, you won't be able to pull it out without giving the ribbon cable some slack by moving the pad downward, so if you're using a case over the pad you may need to remove it on occasion as needed.
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I got my hands on an ordinary flat charging pad and the phone properly charges positioned pretty much anywhere on the pad.
adiwakar said:
Could you put this inside a case, and leave it in? Theoretically leaving the phone as a wireless charging device.
The question is: Would this work through a case? Would efficiency be decreased?
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Cases typically aren't thick enough to prevent the system from charging unless the distance and position of the coils is already at its limit, like with my upright charging docks which were made with smaller phones in mind. Nicer and newer chargers will have multiple coils for better coverage. Case materials like metal however will prevent all charging through them, which is why wireless charging and NFC has been excluded from many recent phones. Increasing distance does decrease the efficiency but probably not to a significant amount in this scenario.
Certain cases will have tighter tolerances for fitting this device underneath than others. I would say the pad gets about as thick as a US quarter in the middle. You also need enough space around the USB port for the plug and ribbon cable. I will try the stock OnePlus 3 sandstone case once it arrives, but my current $3 clear vinyl case is fine, just a bit wobbly when laying on a flat surface.
Are you able to use the USB type c cable when you have the adapter installed?
borijess said:
Are you able to use the USB type c cable when you have the adapter installed?
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You'll have to unplug it
got my adapter on Thursday.Got married Sunday and was out of town and in hotels for a few days so i got some good testing time with this. it works great. im using it with an anker qi charger. i have it behind a rubber case and i have no problems with it. it charges slow obviously but its stupid easy and at least with the anker qi charger there is a big sweet spot.
I must be missing something but this thing seems to me to be a power pack that you plug in via the sub port, however small.
Eggstones said:
I must be missing something but this thing seems to me to be a power pack that you plug in via the sub port, however small.
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It's a Qi compliant inductive coil for wireless charging
Ahhh. I though this small metal strip was all you needed. Should have paid more attention to it.
Just wanted to confirm that this wireless charging pad fits fine underneath the official Sandstone case from OnePlus. You will still have to remove the case to remove the plug to access the USB C slot, but other than that it works just fine.
Complete utter rubbish based on what it actually does:
1. Charges at only ~650 mAh rate (slow to hell, my USB PC & Laptop & Tiny client is faster then this, I can get up to 1400mAh with my set up(s) if not using DASH charge).
2. Can not plug OTG-USB, connect to a PC at will or use DASH charge if not removed.
3. Not all protective cases are ok with this external QI pad.
Based only on these 3, it's a complete fail...... and so on... until it is a complete and utter fail yet again.
Verdict: a total waste of money.