Custom MagSafe Wireless Charger

[silent cilantro]

Could you add me as well if not too late?

Please add me also if not too late. Thanks!

Added!

 

[SirSoysauce]

Would totally be in for one, too bad I’m going for an i4 which won’t be here until 2025 🥲

We'll both jump in together for the 2025 batch!

 

[silent cilantro]

All parts ordered. Going to cap this first batch at 15.

1. @Rapture - deposit received
2. @Bilbao-Emira - deposit received
3. @Medic518 - deposit received
4. @GlynV6 - deposit received
5. @Porter - deposit received
6. @squish - deposit received
7. @KCDarkV
8. @GRP - deposit received
9. @bpleroy
10. @T6061 - deposit received
11. @gmbc - deposit received
12. @Haffway - deposit received
13. @Seneca Detroit - deposit received
14. @User461
15.

Also small update, finally got around testing and making a case for the other power supply I wanted to try. It’s better suited for this application while still delivering up to 60W. PCB is smaller too so it makes for reduced footprint overall.

 

[Porter]

What's the advantage compared to the other one? The reason I ask is that the other one is a commercial product with rugged environment testing and warranty support. Just curious.

 

[silent cilantro]

Yup, this is from the same manufacturer, also commercial grade. Same USB-C chipset, power output and support for the same protocols. The main difference is mostly the case, by getting the bare PCB version I can make the packaging smaller. I thought the metal case was a little bulky and overkill.

USB-C PD 60W PPS Charger PCBA, Input Voltage 12~24VDC - PCBA

High Power Dual Port USB Type-C 60W USB Car Charger PD 12-24Volt DC input adapter charger with CCG3PA Chip, provides USB Type-A with True support for QC4.0 and USB-C PD.

www.coolgear.com

 

[SirSoysauce]

Yup, this is from the same manufacturer, also commercial grade. Same USB-C chipset, power output and support for the same protocols. The main difference is mostly the case, by getting the bare PCB version I can make the packaging smaller. I thought the metal case was a little bulky and overkill.

USB-C PD 60W PPS Charger PCBA, Input Voltage 12~24VDC - PCBA

High Power Dual Port USB Type-C 60W USB Car Charger PD 12-24Volt DC input adapter charger with CCG3PA Chip, provides USB Type-A with True support for QC4.0 and USB-C PD.

www.coolgear.com

Realistically if it's not visible, it shouldn't be huge concern. Though preferentially I thought the metal case one was a really nice clean look if it has to be in plain sight.

 

[silent cilantro]

Gotcha. I aim to please, if folks prefer the metal case then no problem at all, I can use that instead!

 

[Porter]

Yup, this is from the same manufacturer, also commercial grade. Same USB-C chipset, power output and support for the same protocols. The main difference is mostly the case, by getting the bare PCB version I can make the packaging smaller. I thought the metal case was a little bulky and overkill.

USB-C PD 60W PPS Charger PCBA, Input Voltage 12~24VDC - PCBA

High Power Dual Port USB Type-C 60W USB Car Charger PD 12-24Volt DC input adapter charger with CCG3PA Chip, provides USB Type-A with True support for QC4.0 and USB-C PD.

www.coolgear.com

Very cool. I totally get it. I just figure the other one looks more "complete" as an installed product if there's ever any warranty or, god forbid, insurance-related questions about it after an incident of some kind.

 

[silent cilantro]

Good point. I received feedback from others as well and it seems most wanna stick to the original power supply with the metal case. So let's do that. It saves me printing and assembly time too. Win win.

The only downside is I can't engrave "soon" on the case like I was planning to lol

 

[User461]

Can you add me as well and pm me

 

[Haffway]

Would you happen to have a rough idea of when you expect to have everything ready to ship out? Are we on Lotus Standard time?🤣

 

[silent cilantro]

I would say 2-3 weeks? If anything changes I will post here. I'll keep sharing updates as I go along.

 

[Haffway]

I would say 2-3 weeks? If anything changes I will post here. I'll keep sharing updates as I go along.

Thank you!

Lotus should have you in as a consultant for their sales team....

 

[Porter]

Thank you!

Lotus should have you in as a consultant for their sales team....

They would have fired him already for meeting too many expectations.

 

[silent cilantro]

Harnesses are ready and the printer is going while I wait on the other parts.

 

[Haffway]

Harnesses are ready and the printer is going while I wait on the other parts.


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Wow!!!

Can you help Lotus fix my HVAC issue?

 

[silent cilantro]

We got parts!

I’m waiting on the fabric and some extra connectors for harnesses.

Wrapping in Alcantara will be the most time consuming part. I apologize in advance for my upholstery skills! I promise the visible parts will look good though.

 

[Porter]

FYI the Mophie Snap+ works the same (Qi 15W) but is dark in color, if it matters.

snap+ wireless charger

snap+ wireless charger

www.zagg.com

Bump for this thing... have you tested the Apple charger with a non-Apple device to see if it's capped? Some have reported only getting 6 W from the Apple one. Depends on phone, obviously.

 

[silent cilantro]

I have not, we are an all Apple household lol, so I don't have anything to test with.

If you know this works well for your Pixel I can build your tray with it instead, just let me know!

 

[silent cilantro]

That brings up a good point. I am operating under the assumption that everyone else on the list except Porter has an iPhone. If you don't, please speak up. Can I get everyone to write their phone model next to their name please?

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2. @Bilbao-Emira -
3. @Medic518 -
4. @GlynV6 -
5. @Porter - Pixel 8
6. @squish -
7. @KCDarkV -
8. @GRP -
9. @bpleroy -
10. @T6061 -
11. @gmbc -
12. @Haffway -
13. @Seneca Detroit -
14. @User461 -
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