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Build a hidden Qi wireless phone charger! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 1: Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Step 1: Supplies
In terms of supplies for the project, you'll need the following parts and tools ready to use. You may have to hunt around to find a MakerSpace with a ShopBot CNC
Router, but you could (in theory) chisel out your wood surface instead.
PowerBot Qi standard induction charger (any color!)
I chose the red model knowing that I wanted to use one of the rubber rings to indicate where my charging pad is hidden.
This model comes with a USB cable long enough to use for this project!
Any 5v AC - USB power adapter, 1.5A output or greater works best
You can use any 5v USB adapter, including the one that came with your phone. A higher output adapter will charge your phone faster.
Small phillips screwdriver
Small flathead screwdriver
Hot glue gun
Router (CNC or manual)
I used a ShopBot, see if your MakerSpace has one!
You'll also need the obvious:
A desk or nightstand that you're comfortable taking apart and manipulating
I used a board of walnut to illustrate my project since my desk is made of glass and my nightstand is ugly.
A phone that supports induction charging via the Qi standard
iPhones are not supported
Most Samsung Galaxy phones are supported with a special back cover
Example: Samsung Galaxy S4 Qi Battery Cover
Many recent Windows Phones and Android Phones support Qi
Phones with MicroUSB charging ports that do NOT natively support Qi can use the following adapter to add Qi charging capability using the
MicroUSB port
MicroUSB Qi Charging Film
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File Downloads
powerbot.ai (1 MB)
[NOTE: When saving, if you see .tmp as the file ext, rename it to 'powerbot.ai']
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bobburghart says:
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synthdust says:
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SparkySolar says:
wicked cool
zwilmes says:
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Corhay says:
About how much does this cost?
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bobburghart says:
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jarikcbol says:
bobburghart says:
Corhay says:
Thank you
smokin_cannon says:
Great project!
I've been wanting to do this, but thought that the charger was $100. If not for the link to Amazon, I wouldn't have read all the way through thinking it was cost
prohibitive.
Thanks for posting instructions and resources.
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drohats says:
As an improvement you could have CNC a groove for the red rubber ring and made it flush to the top surface.
bobburghart says:
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kosborne2 says:
How slow is the charging as see the power bot only outputs 350mA?
bobburghart says:
JustinW2 says:
So with an S4 it only needs the back plate correct? Or does it need that Qi film as well?
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RichardP4 says:
Nice project, I really like how it works with the LG G2 you have!
bobburghart says:
Thanks for the feedback!
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