Wireless Charging

rocky25b · 12-17-2018, 06:36 PM

Has anyone implemented a wireless phone charging solution inside the e90?

gamesfrager · 12-17-2018, 11:35 PM

See https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1520446

Nickco43 · 12-17-2018, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocky25b

Has anyone implemented a wireless phone charging solution inside the e90?

They make a OEM part. No need for aftermarket BS.

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gamesfrager · 12-18-2018, 12:16 AM

Oh, I didn't know there was an option for E90.
But $300+ CAD. Come on now! What are they made from? Kryptonite??

Nickco43 · 12-18-2018, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gamesfrager

Oh, I didn't know there was an option for E90.
But $300+ CAD. Come on now! What are they made from? Kryptonite??

I think I can find one for $150 USD.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-BM...LLt:rk:13:pf:0

NitroKing · 12-18-2018, 07:51 AM

Pitaka Wireless Charger, one of the best phone accessories I've purchased to date.

Purchased the Pitaka case as well.

rocky25b · 12-18-2018, 08:59 AM

I’m looking for something that will allow me to use my phone for GPS as well, I made this magnetic mount and I am aiming to do something similar for wireless charging. The cleaner the look the better.

View post on imgur.com

Mashman · 12-18-2018, 10:01 AM

1) Buy one of these for $20 - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...k_ql_qh_dp_hza

and one of there for $13 - https://www.amazon.com/Spy-Tec-Hardw...o-usb+hardwire

2) Remove the rubber pad in the console, and place the above charging pad in the console, where the pad was.

3) Install the hardwire kit with the add-a-fuse connected to a fuse with switched power. Run the micro-usb end into the console, and connect it to the charging pad. Note - the metal support around the fuse box is grounded, so for the ground wire you can simply drill a small hole in that, and attach the ground wire with a sheetmetal screw.

4) Add some sort of padding such as cardboard or foam around the charging pad up to the level of the charging pad, and replace the rubber mat.

So all told, for less than $40 you can install wireless charging in the console in about an hour.

rocky25b · 12-26-2018, 02:14 PM

This is what i ended up coming up with. The main goal was to use torque on my second phone and charge it. I ran power under the steering wheel and up into the center console. Works great. Just need to cover up the logo on the wireless charger. If anyone is interested on how i mounted the wireless charger up to the magnetic mount i can add more pictures.

Pictures can be seen here.

View post on imgur.com

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gamesfrager Banned 198 Rep 709 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Oh, I didn't know there was an option for E90. But $300+ CAD. Come on now! What are they made from? Kryptonite??
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rocky25b Private 40 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2011 328xi Msport Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	I’m looking for something that will allow me to use my phone for GPS as well, I made this magnetic mount and I am aiming to do something similar for wireless charging. The cleaner the look the better. View post on imgur.com Last edited by rocky25b; 12-26-2018 at 02:23 PM.. Reason: Photo
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Mashman First Lieutenant 117 Rep 342 Posts Drives: E93 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Heaven / TX iTrader: (0)	1) Buy one of these for $20 - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...k_ql_qh_dp_hza and one of there for $13 - https://www.amazon.com/Spy-Tec-Hardw...o-usb+hardwire 2) Remove the rubber pad in the console, and place the above charging pad in the console, where the pad was. 3) Install the hardwire kit with the add-a-fuse connected to a fuse with switched power. Run the micro-usb end into the console, and connect it to the charging pad. Note - the metal support around the fuse box is grounded, so for the ground wire you can simply drill a small hole in that, and attach the ground wire with a sheetmetal screw. 4) Add some sort of padding such as cardboard or foam around the charging pad up to the level of the charging pad, and replace the rubber mat. So all told, for less than $40 you can install wireless charging in the console in about an hour. __________________ I keep getting robbed because I leave the front door open.. I could close it but I feel doing so would be a victory for the thieves....
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rocky25b Private 40 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2011 328xi Msport Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	This is what i ended up coming up with. The main goal was to use torque on my second phone and charge it. I ran power under the steering wheel and up into the center console. Works great. Just need to cover up the logo on the wireless charger. If anyone is interested on how i mounted the wireless charger up to the magnetic mount i can add more pictures. Pictures can be seen here. View post on imgur.com
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