Tesla Model S Wireless Charging Bracket
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This is a simple bracket that enables you to use a wireless charger for your iPhone in the standard Tesla Model S center console. The console comes with a plug for your phone, but this is not a great solution. First, there is no rear support, so strong acceleration will knock your phone off the plug. Second, having to find the exact spot to place your phone to get it connected to the Lighting plug can be a challenge, and definitely distracting while you are driving. My simple solution was a 2-part bracket that holds a single-coil wireless charger (7.5W for an iPhone) as well as providing a slot to drop your phone into to hold it in place on top of the charger. The 2 parts are held together with a screw. There are 2 parts to make it easy to change your phone model. Also, the bracket holds the MicroUSB plug in place, so it needs to be inserted before the parts are joined. This part is designed for an iPhone X with a thin case. You can modify the included Sketchup file if you have a different phone. However, if the phone is significantly larger, it will not center properly on the Qi charger coil, so the charger bracket will have to be modified as well to keep the phone centered vertically on the charger. This is left as an exercise for the reader ;-) Finally, note that even with the charger attached, you can still fold the lid back into the closed position; just make sure there is enough slack in the USB cord to do this.
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