Scott Semone
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Wireless Phone Charger Project: Overall, I've been pretty happy with the TFT functionality on my B Model in terms of being able to get detailed map displays and playing music while out on the road; however, BMW could have implemented an onboard navigation system, a memory slot to load or store downloaded music and of course addressing the wireless charging capability within the phone compartment...
I took a closer look at the phone charging assembly; it of course looks to be an over engineered USB power pass-thru and a thermostat trigger in order to activate the fan which moves air through the phone compartment. (See Picture).
Since getting a new Pixel 7, which just fits within the compartment; however, connecting it to the USB and fitting it into the space is a pain in the ass.. If it were as easy as dropping my phone into the compartment and securing it with the flip down mechanical lever, I think it would make a world of difference.
I took the whole assembly out; which is powered by 12V DC that is available once you turn-on the power switch, as well as while the bike is running. I'm pretty certain I can modify the underside in order to create the magnetic field needed to induce the charging capability on my phone.
More to follow as I chip away at this enhancement..
I took a closer look at the phone charging assembly; it of course looks to be an over engineered USB power pass-thru and a thermostat trigger in order to activate the fan which moves air through the phone compartment. (See Picture).
Since getting a new Pixel 7, which just fits within the compartment; however, connecting it to the USB and fitting it into the space is a pain in the ass.. If it were as easy as dropping my phone into the compartment and securing it with the flip down mechanical lever, I think it would make a world of difference.
I took the whole assembly out; which is powered by 12V DC that is available once you turn-on the power switch, as well as while the bike is running. I'm pretty certain I can modify the underside in order to create the magnetic field needed to induce the charging capability on my phone.
More to follow as I chip away at this enhancement..
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