Disclaimer: I was given these items at a large discount for my honest and unbiased feedback/review.
Meenova
Ultimus Qi Wireless Charging Dock
The Ultimus dock looks like it is made out of brushed aluminum; however, it is actually made entirely out of plastic. I was a little disappointed to see this when I first took it out of the box since I expected a much better feeling item from Meenova. The dock honestly feels cheap no matter how you decide to look at it. It does feature and adjustable plastic base that makes it more versatile so your phone should be able to line up. I did find a small issue with this set up; since the base (shelf the phone sits on) can move it tends to creek & flex when you place your phone down on it. I had to use the lowest setting on it for the S7 Edge which might not bode well if you have a phone like the Note 5 or Nexus 6. If the phones coil were lower and it had to be raised upwards, I don’t think the charger would be stable since it rocks a little bit right now. The bottom of the charger does have a ‘tacky’ piece of material on the bottom to keep it from sliding around your desk like other chargers I have seen. It works well enough to not have the charger fall over when I place my S7 Edge down on it and Meenova includes 2 spare ones in the box just in case the original one wears out over time. Despite the charger being made of out plastic, and feeling a little rickety the brushed metal finish does have a nice texture to it.
What’s in the box:
-Ultimus Qi Wireless Charging Dock
-Micro-USB cable
-2x spare ‘tacky’ bottom pads
-Documentation
On the backside you will find a micro-USB input port that you can use to plug in the included micro-USB cable. Since the charger operates at the standard qi speed of 5V/1A, it doesn’t require a higher output wall adapter like some of the newer 10W+ wireless chargers do. When charging your phone, the viewing angle it gives you is nice and isn’t as steep as TYLT’s 45 degree one. The charger will take your S7 Edge about 3.5-4.5 hours to fully charge depending on how low your phones battery is.
Input rating, and base height settings
Micro-USB input
'Tacky bottom' with the plastic still on it
Side View
Front View
Base view with the plastic still on it
Charging
Overall:
I’m not a fan of the cheap feeling build this charger has compared to all of Meevoa’s other excellent products that I have. I’m going to keep it on my desk, and update this review if anything changes, breaks etc. over time.
Meenova
USB 2.0 Hub with Micro-USB charging
This little hub is unique in the sense that it offers both micro-USB ports alongside conventional USB ports that can be used for data transfer. The little hub isn’t designed to charge your phone, or anything that requires a huge power draw due to its limited 5V/2A input. Each port is limited to a 5V/0.5A output on the hub which makes sense given its 5V/2A input rating.
The hub does support data transfer, so you can charge a pair of Bluetooth headphones while plugging in a mouse or other peripheral for example. I don’t have too many devices that I could use the micro-USB ports to charge other than some headphones. I have a Surface Pro 4 which is what I tested the hub on. My SP4 is docked with Microsoft’s Surface dock which gives it addition ports/power to tap in to. I believe these ports are limited to 5V/1A or somewhere in that range. If I try to pull too much power from the port via this hub, or any other device it will deactivate my port until I reboot my Surface. For this reason, I only recommend using the data transfer USB ports for flash drives, or related devices, and the micro-USB ports for low power charging such as Bluetooth headphones. I didn’t have any issues using it to charge the mentioned headphones (Bose QC 20 2015 model, and my Samsung Level U Pro BT headphones). The Samsung Level U Pro headphones will not fit with the way the micro-USB port is oriented, but I can still use the regular USB port to charge it via a micro-USB cable.
What’s in the box:
-USB 2.0 Hub
-Micro-USB Cable
-Documentation
On the underside of the hub there is the same ‘tacky’ type base that will prevent the hub from sliding around your desk. I haven’t found any issues with it moving around so far, but I’ve only used it for a day or so now. As with the Ultimus Qi Dock, the hub is made out of plastic, but it feels significantly more sturdy in comparison.
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Front
Back
Bottom
Charging my Bose QC 20's
Overall:
I think this is a good little charging station for small devices like headphones if you are looking for a compact solution that doubles as an additional USB port for your computer. I use it to charge my Samsung Level U Pro BT headphones (not via the micro-USB port) and my Bose QC 20 noise canceling ones while I’m at my desk. I don’t use the USB 2.0 ports for data transfer since I normally just plug my USB 3.0 devices into my Surface dock for the faster transfer speeds. If you don’t need the speed (when plugging in BT mouse, or the S7 Edge for example), then the USB 2.0 ports will function just fine.
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I just purchased a new Galaxy Tab 3, 7 inch to replace my aging Dell Streak 7 as a media server in my van. I like the Galaxy (I have the phone), and it was a natural fit.
Unfortunately, charging in the vehicle was problematic. I already had a nice Scosche 12v to USB charger which has 2.1 amp capacity. But the Galaxy wasn't having any.
Then I discovered that Samsung used a cheat: they shorted the data (Vcc+ and Vcc-) wires in their house-brand chargers (instead of the usual assortment of resistors).
So, a modification of an el-cheapo microUSB cable (at the larger, USB end-- this brand has snap-on covers) and I have me a dedicated charge-only cable for use with the Scosche (or any other generic, 2+ amp USB charging port). I could have put in a switch, but it was too much bother-- easy enough to disconnect the two data+ and data- cables-- in the standard USB plug (the larger end) these are the two in the middle, with the power being the outer pair. Then I twisted these together, a wee bit of solder, and carefully push this to one side, and snap the cover back into place. A quick test with a generic USB charger-- it works.
I got the cable via Amazon, it's of chinese make, and has a little reel in the center to shorten or lengthen the whole, for about $1.50. It's black, and has no maker's marks of any kind.
If you do go this way, the larger end is much easier to work on, than that tiny microUSB plug end. If your cable has a molded cover, you could remove it carefully with a box cutter or similar. Then use epoxy or hot-melt glue to replace the over-mold you removed, once you connect the two data wires. I would either solder them, or cover with a bit of tape (before gluing), as the glue could seep between them, ruining your connection.
Or you could slit the cable lengthwise, and join the white & green wires, leaving the ones going to the large end unconnected. Not as neat, but it'd certainly work.
If you decide to put in a switch? You'll need a double-pole, double-throw switch. Most of these have 6 terminals: like this: = = = with the center pair common to either end pairs, depending on which way the switch is thrown. Solder the white wire to one of the center pair, and the green to the other-- from the small (microUSB) end. Now connect the white from the large USB to one of the other pair, to the matching white one, and the green on the same side. On the opposite side, simply connect the pair of terminals with a short jumper. Now, when you flip the switch one way, it'll short the pair going to the microUSB plug, leaving the ones coming from the large USB plug unconnected. Flip the switch, and you'll restore as they were before. Epoxy or hot-melt glue to neaten everything up.
But that was too much work for me, a $1.50 cable dedicated to charging was fine for me-- I leave the OEM cable for when I need to transfer files from my PC.
I have had a wireless charging doodad for my S4 for some time, and wanted to do the same for my GTab 3 8". I already had the PowerBot® PB1020 so all I needed was another adapter. So, I went with the BLUBOON(TM) Universal Qi Wireless Charging Receiver because of a review that pointed out the small (and metal) connector. Note that the "narrow" side of the connector should be up. I don't know if these work if the receiver is upside down, YMMV.
Works very well! Charges as fast as the USB connection, and I don't need to worry about wear on the connector, or worse, dropping it right on the connector with the cable plugged in. The one problem, though, is that the GTab does not lay flat on the charger. I would have gone with a rectangular charging pad if I had been thinking about the GTab as well. I have a silicone case on mine which holds the receiver in place. I also have a "book-cover" type case, and it will not charge when it's in that. Again, YMMV depending on the case.
I'm looking for a cradle/desktop stand for the Mate 10 and can continue to use supercharge.
Anyone found one that exists? thanks
Not exactly what you asked for but these are the items I use, might work for you?
The port adaptor doesn't allow super charge but it can get up to 1200ma
Usage:
Connect my phone to the TV via HDMI streaming Udemy or Amazon prime for 2 hours and it easily charges the phone in the process, or playing games like Modern Combat 5 via HDMI & Bluetooth controller.
Also use it to backup the phone to USB drive, also charges the phone whilst doing so
Adaptor:
JAVONTEC USB C to HDMI Adapter with USB 3.0 Port and USB-C Power Delivery, USB C Hub for Surface Go, Dell XPS, HP Spectre, Chromebook Pixel, Samsung S8/S9, LG G5 More https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0784GC6GD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_qLTbCbJK79Q0S
Stand:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/113038898134
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Just bought this for the time being until something better comes along.
https://i.imgur.com/pMnqwU4.jpg
alfienoakes63 said:
Just bought this for the time being until something better comes along.
https://i.imgur.com/pMnqwU4.jpg
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You just need to use your normal supercharge cable and brick... i dont understand to be honest. The charger is not connected to the stand in any way is it?
I am using the original charger and brick but I'd like to be able to plonk my phone on a charging stand without having to manually attach/detach the lead.
Like you can with this:-
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Charging-Y...544215428&sr=8-7&keywords=usb+c+docking+stand
...but keep supercharge.
I don't think USB-Ports are plonkable (even USB-C, which slides rather well compared to asymmetric mini/midi-USB) -- for plonkability you'd need either another interface or a cradle that guides the phone very snug on a straight path for at least 1 cm or so. And even with a perfectly guiding/sliding cradle you'd have to push the last millimetres for the plug to click (vice versa when "undocking" again).
There are magnetic plugs for all kind of USB charging ports that are plugged into said port (and left there) and will snap to their respective (kinda proprietary) magnetic charging cable. However, first and obviously, such a plug blocks the USB port it is plugged into (so you'd have to remove the tiny thing everytime you want to plug in headphones or whatever); second, I've yet to find one that supports Huawei Supercharge (or whatsitcalledagain).
Dear all,
Just wanted to avoid spending some cash on Galaxy tab S5e stand. So short research on net show some pinouts of pogo connectors, and seems that Galaxy tab S5e uses USB pins .
So took multimeter, and found that first pin (counting from USB socket side) is GND.
Number 4 is 5V . Middle two I guessed are USB D+ and D-. But whatever combination (#2D+ or opposite D-) no success. Tablet is charging but in slow charging mode (seems to be 0,5A) . That is not so bad for me , as night is long enough to charge full easily. But anyway I would like to know what middle two pins can do. I saw on net some suggestions to use resistors, so tablet would try to charge at 2A , but none diagram works. To clarify , I have official charger and via USB cable , it charges fast.
So finally question... Do you know how to make USB connection via pogo connectors (so tablet could recognize charger, and maybe use for other USB devices)?
Or what are two middle pins for?
Here photo of my Poor's man dock. During photo there was no middle pins connected, but believe me , tried many options.
Edit, as I am new user , I can not paste links, but after 10 posts , I will update.
Edit 2 as I can not paste links, but if someone interested in photo , add http by yourself...
m.imgur.com/a/rPTQCYA
After one month of testing , I cat tell you that it is not necessary to figure out middle pins.
The device charges slowly (somewhere was written that it is limited to 0,5Ampere), but it is ok for me as during night it will be charged full anyway.
Device also activates nicely "daily board"with clock and looks nice.
I recommend this DIY stand. Made of old ethernet socket for pins, and USB printer cable.
Below link to photo how it looks like. I plan to paint it.... someday
m.imgur.com/a/jCGKCZX
Shame about the slow charging limited to 500mA. I've been looking at various tablets to potentially replace my 2019 Galaxy Tab A 10.1 in the car dash. Currently (no joke intended) having a fight with things to do with hub passthrough charging and the tablet taking over the role of power supplier when the car powers down....having pogo pins as an alternate charging method might present something useful as a fix, but 500mA doesn't exceed battery usage when powered up. Have you asked anybody that owns one of the docks to crack it open and see what's inside? Back when I had a Nexus 7, the four pogo pins on the dock corresponded to power and audio out via a 3.5mm jack in the dock.
One thing to keep in mind here that Samsung supports - and requires - QC3.0 for fast charge. So, you would need a source with that standard and if you want to verify (altghough the remaining time would immediately tell you) a suitable in line power trap.
Anyone have a good one of these installed to get wireless charging?
Like this for example:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Super-fast-Wireless-Charging-Receiver-TamperSeals/dp/B088NRBHBP/ref=asc_df_B088NRBHBP/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=463094914543&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10394404793278084994&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007050&hvtargid=pla-931300905515&psc=1
I came from a Samsung S7 Edge so was spoiled with this feature and I miss it. I hate plugging it in, usually in the dark and fumbling around with the charger.
That seems pretty generic, it's just flat USB C cable connected to a charging pad. Would go pretty slow though.