Wireless Phone Charger Project R18 B / TC

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.
 
valkraider said:
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.
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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.
 
valkraider said:
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.
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... like I said, just a thought :)
 
valkraider said:
I am still working on finding specific connectors for the charger side of the wiring. The bike side uses a common BMW plug that is easy to find, but the connector for the charger side is harder to figure out. My first try was a BMW X1 fog light cable - grabbed a used one and it didn't work. Next attempt is on its way from eBay - I think I found that its an injector plug that is used on BMW, Audi & Volkswagen.

I designed a fancier plate and 3d printed it out. Don't judge me too much, it is my first 3D printer project ever. Also - I purposefully left it kind of with the rough sanded finish on top because I think it goes well with the bike - instead of shining it up...

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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. ;)
 
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