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[Nexus 5 Accessories] Robdyx:
It doesn't matter, you won't get much more range. If you don't mind sharing your ideas, though, we might come up to another solution.

I'd like to use this post to remember you one issue I've been asked a few times lately; magnets Don't need to be too powerful to keep the phone in place. Even N52 magnets are not very powerful when they are 1mm thick as mine are, but you need to increase the COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION between the dock surface and the phone/case. Check the pictures I uploaded, the phone stands steadily even with a case and a 1cm deviation from the optimal position. Keep this in mind and you'll certainly succeed with this kind of projects.

P.D.: I hate being so insisting, but have got some questions about this and thought it should be clarified... One more time.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] yokuyuki:
Looking through the specs of different qi chargers and their compatibility of charging through cases definitely means to me that certain qi chargers have better range than others.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Robdyx:
They may, but as I said, this difference won't be too noticeable. If you are looking for higher range, pay attention to the input intensity. In theory, the more Amperes, the stronger magnetic field the coil will produce, and this will lead you to higher distances.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] yokuyuki:
I hadn't thought about that. I'll keep an eye out for that and let you know what I find.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dunjamon:
I bought these magnets...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-N52-St...4101872?ssPageName=ADME:L:eek:U:GB:3160...but they don't hold the phone at all! Even without the case the phone just slides off. Have I bought the wrong kind of magnets?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Schokofrosch:
Four of them should be strong enough to hold your phone, if they really are N52..
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dunjamon:
Thought so. Do you think they were too cheap? Not real N52?

Edit...I've ordered these http://www.amazon.co.uk/first4magne...141&sr=8-7&keywords=n52+neodymium+magnet+10mm, hopefully these will work properly.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Robdyx:
Yet another one.... Please, check my last posts. It may be just because your coefficient of friction is too low to hold it. If you are using wood for your dock, use a soft mate varnish, or even better, an anti-slipping one.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dunjamon:
I'm using a matt varnish already.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] prulleman:
what about the distance between the phone and the magnets? a few mm will have a great impact! I have the official nexus charger (with magnets) and it snaps to my N7 very firm, but N7 with a nilkin v series (quite thin) case... just a little pull from the magnets, but way way weaker!

So maybe the magnets are right, but the distance between the magnets and the phone not
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dunjamon:
I tried the magnets onto the phone itself...no case and the pull wasn't all that strong. I'm guessing putting a couple of millimetres in between will make it non existent.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Schokofrosch:
Off course! Every mm seems to be an issue when I look at my N48 magnets. But I have to agree [MENTION=2658447]Robdyx[/MENTION] that the surface is really important. I had problems with my dbrand skin, but I don´t know what was the most important factor (the .1 or .2 extra-millimeters or the surface), but the rubberized surface of the N5 is even cooler in this case ;)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] yokuyuki:
By input intensity, did you mean max charging output? If so, pretty much every charger lists 1 A max.

I also found what thickness of materials the Nokia DT-900 (750 mA output) will charge through.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Robdyx:
Looks like that charging output is in the phone, so no, stick to the input current of the charger, that should be pretty representative (unless we are talking about a cheap chinese charger with huge copper losses and a low components efficiency).
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ahmad shishani:
This is unbelievably great work. I salute you on your hand work. And am planning to make one as well. Will post the result once done:thumbup:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Netuser:
This is an amazing work , wow

I am not that handy and don't have tools to do so, is their any thing exist a stand where we can stick the pad at the back ?

Thanks :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] MrMmka:
There is only 5mm:(

I heard that there are wireless chargers with 40mm ([.engadget.com/2012/04/20/wpc-updates-qi-standard-increasing-inductive-charging-distance/)

Who knows where to buy them??!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Dunky13:
So I wanted to to be 3d printed but there was no proper model I wanted / could use so I made one myself. It consists of two pieces because it couldn't be 3d printed in height (+-15cm was to big)

Here is the model:

http://puu.sh/7JeSk/b6b6139afd.skp
[Nexus 5 Accessories] chronicc:
issue with my qi wireless charger PCB

I made my wooden stand, everything came out fine... Placed my nexus 5 on the stand and a green led lights up indicating that it is charging...

Check on my phone to make sure and as expected, it indicates that it is infact charging...

After leaving it on to charge for 2 hours. The phone remained at the battery level that I left it at, two hours prior... meaning that it did not charge at all.

While it says that it is charging, it simply doesn't... I tried connecting the usb cable to my laptop but the same thing happens... What's going on...? Anybody know how to fix this? Could it be a faulty PCB ?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Dunky13:
It could be a faulty cable. Many cables you order from china are 28AWG. If you want a proper charging cable than you need to look for 24AWG or 24/28AWG cable. I'm not quite sure how it works with wireless charging but with wired charging those 28AWG cables don't charge more that 0.4Amp, whereas the 24AWG go to the phone specified maximum (in my case the Nexus 5 up to 1Amp)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] chronicc:
I was using the original nexus 5 cable that came in the box... As the qi pcb failed to charge my phone, i used the same cable and plugged it onto my wall socket and the phone charged as per normal... Emailed the aliexpress.com vendor that I bought the pcb from and she says it's impossible for it to be replaced :rolleyes:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] chronicc:
fixed issue

Decided to try placing my phone directly on the pcb coil without the wooden stand and it charged the phone .. so the problem was that my coil was a little too far from the phone... solved it by sanding the area as much as possible....

Ive had my phone on the stand for almost three hours now.. from 11% battery.. phone is now 88% charged... does this sound normal? feels slightly long to me...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Schokofrosch:
Could be a little bit faster but it´s still okay. Can we have some pics? ;)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] androidfilesharing:
That is badass man! I love it. Wish I had plastic skills like that.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] malajo:
Now I have finally completed my charger.

Put my magnets a little further apart so I got the iron core deeper.

And I put the electronics in the base plate so I can easily switch charger.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Robdyx:
Awesome work man!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Dunky13:
Well, everyone is posting their rendition of the charger, so here is mine (3d printed)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ThiefMaster:
Does anyone know the exact dimensions and positions of the metal disks in the Nexus 5?

(Sorry if it has already been asked/answered, but I'm not going to read through 32 pages...)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] malajo:
Read first post?

Swypat med tapatalk på en Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 Accessories] encore27:
Inspired from this gorgeus project, I'm planning to realize my own stand too. I started doing a schematic of the stand, taking all needed measurements. Right now I have a Wireless charger (circular) and some N52 10x3 mm magnets and I have to find a piece of hardwood and a woodworker to help me doing the holes.

The project is attached, I'm open to your suggestions, improvements etc.. :D
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Robdyx:
I hope you don't have a Technical Drawing exam soon, because that blueprint lacks some measurements.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] encore27:
Ahaha ;) luckily I'm not a civil/mechanical engineer, but I've left some measurements on purpose :)

Inviato dal mio Nexus 5 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Per10ONE:
thickness

What thickness of wood I need to on the one hand is not broken on the other hand load work properly? I use the same a wireless charger that OP using
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Robdyx:
Complying with ISO 286, with a tolerance of ±0.05mm, it's exactly ATAYC

As Thin As You Can
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Mixy:
Just thought I'd post my thanks to OP for this brilliant idea, and show my result :) I've chosen beech wood as I had some lying in the basement. It was 40mm thick, so I planed it down to about 28mm before routing the backside.

Already ordered two more QI chargers to make a couple more for other places :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] malajo:
Nice work.

Looks good with that thicker wood.

Swypat med tapatalk på en Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 Accessories] voyn:
So I've been following this thread off and on for a while now - a lot of great looking projects out there and I can't wait to get my own done. Just wanted to mention a charger that might be worth looking at. I'm still an XDA noob so I can't post links, but look for the PowerBot PB1020 on Amazon.

I bought one of these a few months ago and tore it apart to see what was inside. Turns out all the guts are built into one 2.5" circular PCB which is very easy to remove. The charging coil is on one face, and the rest of the circuitry is on the reverse. It's even got mounting holes built right in. Best part is, they are $20 and are eligible for Amazon Prime. Waiting for stuff to arrive from China sucks, heh. Check out the customer images section to see the pictures I posted. It comes with a beeper that goes off every time the phone starts charging, but my review (under Voyn238) talks about how to silence it. There are a ton of chargers out there that are identical to this one except for the branding, so take your pick (DigiYes and WIWOFIT for example). I just mentioned this particular one because that's where my review and pictures are posted.

BTW, there are some very similar looking ones on aliexpress that have a tiny round LED indicator instead of the wide flat one (and I see they're now on Amazon, like the ones from Egoway) but they are NOT the same internally and I'd recommend the ones on Amazon instead - these lookalike ones aren't nearly as nice. The other ones are only about $7 more anyways, and again, you don't have to wait long for them to show up. Hope it helps!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] encore27:
My attempt :D
[Nexus 5 Accessories] speedyr6:
Looks awesome, I really like the shape of the base! Did you print in 2 pieces?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Dunky13:
Two pieces, one base with some knobs up and the angled part with holes to accommodate for those knobs, the entrance for the USB cable channel is too small. It needs to be 3 or 4 mm wider.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] crazyguns:
Here's what would be even more insane,

the gap between the slant charging plate and the base:

put a portable 10,000 mah power bank in there, enclose it and connect it to the qi plate!

Something like this http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00CAMCC9I/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=electronics

Allow the powerbank to be charged but no other wires/slots/nothing else!

and it literally becomes a Wireless Charging Stand!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] malajo:
What kind of charger is this?

Don't think I have seen all round one's before in this thread.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] encore27:
It's a model like this. It has the coil just attached under the PCB.

It's a very nice idea! Even though I think I've already seen something like that, which would work with the phone lying on it (here).

But maybe someone is going to use it along with this project, it would be awesome indeed.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] maarten2001:
I thought of making something like this with fibre optic cable on the front :) (Not the notebook, lol)

And this PCB.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Charlus97:
Here are some pics of my attempt (not fully varnish yet). I did'nt used magnets in this one (I'll maybe try to do another with magnets)

Here a some pics I took while making it : http://vrac.localhost.gy/wireless_charger/ (sorry for the slow loading : french server :/)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] daniel_loft:
How well do your magnets hold the device?

I've made a car holder, using disk magnets, 10 mm in diameter and 2 mm thick and the phone kind of slides off when put at an angle close to the vertical. So I had to put something underneath the phone to stop it.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] malajo:
To much material between phone and magnets maybe? Is it wood?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] str8bucs:
OK guys, I have built one of these stands and my biggest problem is that the Qi charger gets so hot. I have tried a couple different brands and continue to have the same problem.

I believe its the magnets cause the issue of the heating, once removed everything works fine.

Has anyone else had this problem?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] daniel_loft:
malajo, there's nothing between the magnets and the phone. They're directly touching the phone.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ThomasVanhoutte:
Very nice project, I will be making one too. I have ordered all the parts, so now let's wait until they arrive.

I just hope the magnets are strong enough ;)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] malajo:
I have made one charger like the one from the first post.

Now i im on to make my second one for my car.

On my first build the phone doesn´t stick as hard as i want, so i decided to remove the back-cover from my phone and take i closer look.

If i lay the magnets on the metal-disk the dont want to sitt center.

It´s like they want to sitt a little bit off.

[IMG="Magnets off"]https://plus.google.com/100382158610100893226/posts/YXkB9PVYyg4[/IMG]

https://plus.google.com/100382158610100893226/posts/YXkB9PVYyg4

But if i lay the magnets on "the side" they sitt in the center off the disk.

[IMG="Magnets center"]https://plus.google.com/100382158610100893226/posts/9GLMtSELGi4[/IMG]

https://plus.google.com/100382158610100893226/posts/9GLMtSELGi4

So what does this mean? I dont know.

But i think about maybe try to use the magnets on the "side" instead.

Or will they get to week then maybe?

Does anyone else noticed this?

Or any idea´s about my discovery?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] daniel_loft:
I noticed this too!

I also noticed that if I put two magnets, both on their side, and rotate one, the other one rotates too. Like the metal plates are connected somehow.

The magnet in the original charger is U shaped.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] malajo:
U have a pic of the original magnets?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] daniel_loft:
Here it is!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] malajo:
I got a new idea.

Gonna try a new design with 8 magnets.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Tal Cohen:
Whats the name of your case ?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] malajo:
Case?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Tal Cohen:
Not your's.

The post writer case:

http://i.imgur.com/bopPFPq.jpg?2
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Tal Cohen:
No one ?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] malajo:
Perhaps send him a PM?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] encore27:
It's the Ringke Fusion
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jefflikesbagels:
Not sure if this was already posted, but I noticed DIY Tryin made a video for your stand!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tns1856uZLY
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Per10ONE:
Thank you OP :)

I also create one http://xdaforums.com/google-nexus-5/accessories/diy-nexdock-wireless-wood-charging-stand-t2920730#post56329146
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Robdyx:
Pretty nice one, loving the curved edges.

Such a pity the off-center Nexus logo is waking my OCD :eek:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] M_K_:
doens't the phone get damaged by the magnets? or is it only with realy strong one? (i'm thinking about doing something like this but with 2 magnets I got from and old HDD and i'm scared my phone will get damaged.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] antonholmstedt:
There are magnets in the original nexus charger so shouldn't be any problem :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Robdyx:
Be careful. Those HDD magets are really strong and if you don't keep the magnetic field low, you could end up messing up something.

If I were you, I'd stick to the info given in this thread, it's not that expensive to get those magnets, and you will ensure a pleasant and safe experience.

Also, always use a condom. :D
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kamranhaghighi:
can't find the coil here ;( tried another kit (charger + reciver) but once it arrived i knew it worn't work without trying :D i was going to use it for other stuff anyway :D
[Nexus 5 Accessories] tmuka:
Just wanted to say thanks op for the inspiration in this thread. I tried to adapt it for my nexus 6 which doesn't have magnets by adding a lip to hold the phone, but it didn't look as elegant and minimal as your design. I ended up using a flat block of wood instead of the angled approach.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] guitardoc64:
How well does it work with the Nexus 6?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] tmuka:
It works great! I ended up putting a rubber band around the top of the block to give the phone some grip so it wouldn't spin. I may try to make another that matches the curve of the nexus 6 back, but that curve is complex... Makes me wish I had a cnc router!

It takes 2-3 hours for a full charge, which is fine for my use as an overnight charger while I sleep... I still use the oem turbo charger when I need a quick charge between work and evening activities.

I also read about a micro suction cup surface (from the op!) I'm curious about too, but I'm not sure how well that would work unless I figure out the contour issue first :)

Edit: Oh. It occurs to me maybe you were addressing the OP. The magnetic design doesn't work with the nexus 6...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Intercepter:
would you get better grip with magnets if you put metal disks or plates between the phone and the case? you could then move the magnets away from the coil allowing it to be closer.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] guitardoc64:
No I was asking how well the charger works with the Nexus 6. I know that the magnet part doesn't.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] KainamHD:
Has anyone tried the 3 coil chargers like these?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/171685531910
[Nexus 5 Accessories] thomas1991_12:
Built one too:

Thanks for the idea!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] guitardoc64:
I might just try it with that. I bought a CHOE stadium 3 coil for my Nexus 6, and it works a treat. The wood would be prettier, and I could fit it to the curve of the N6.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] DroidDredd:
You should sell as a DIY Kit with all parts pre-drill and supplied - or optionally as an assembled unit
[Nexus 5 Accessories] malajo:
What's the point with 3 coils?

Faster charging or just easier to put the phone on the right spot?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] KainamHD:
Larger area that the phone can be placed and still charge.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] guitardoc64:
Easier to get the right spot.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] GreGa21:
My version. I also put on switch for turning on/off charger. And positioning magnets like that worked best for me.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] lucas107ok:
Nice work. :good:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Djblue82:
These look so great! Consider selling a few?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] TonVdev:
Looks great!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Xyphoid:
I started with MDF, but decided that it was not good looking enough.

So I decided to go with 5mm acrylic glass.

Bending machine? I don't need no stinkin' bending machine!

Not as pretty as I hoped, but good enough for a DIY project.

Maybe I'll glue on some aluminum profiles later to mask the ugly corners.

All pictures taken with my new Nexus 5 (bought it just days before Google stopped selling them :victory:

Almost finished. Still waiting for my Qi charger.

Yes, that is a hole. I drilled too deep. But I will have to glue on some rubber, so that will be over the hole.

With phone. The rubber band is to keep the phone from slipping. When I received my Qi charger I will use the rubber of that.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] tashu_cristy:
CAD Plan

Does someone have the CAD plan for the stand? I would like to 3d print it but I don't really know how to use the CAD program.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] anonymoussl:
Awesome and its hard for me to do that
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Di4enti8:
Great work dude. Absolutely should market the design.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] stephanb1:
Are you still looking for a 3D model? Doing one in SolidWorks shouldn't be a big job.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kidgenius:
Wow....you were able to pick out the PM66. Impressive! Guess the green paint is the give away. I picked it up about 5 years ago, for ~$600. It is the only table saw I've ever owned, and it was built in 1966. Older than me by a bunch, but still going strong.

As far as the Qi charger goes, it's this one:

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/QI-w...arging-accessory-DIY-wireless/1325747887.html

Not to sure about all the specifics (power consumption/output, etc), I just know it seems to work.

I will also add....NFC does not function with this stand. I think the magnets are preventing the NFC from working properly while on the stand. That's probably because NFC works through inductive current, and the Qi combined with the magnets probably blocks the NFC out. But, with the phone off the stand, NFC will function just fine. I think Tasker can still work via detection of magnetic fields. If I set it to a high enough value, it should trigger while on the stand.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Slupie:
The insert was a giveaway for me, but the green paint did not hurt either. I wasn't sure if it was 60's or late 70's green without seeing the rest of the machine. I have a gold era circa 1986 PM66.

I just bought a Nexus QI charger since I have way too many projects started at this time. I'll have to keep this in mind and maybe build one in the spring for my desk at work and one for my wife.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] HelloGQ:
I love this. Contemplated doing this with a thin sheet of plastic/glass and a combination wood/metal for the base when I first received my N5 but just got used to plugging it in...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] soleen:
I wonder if using 1/4 by 1/4 magnets is better. They are stronger than large flat ones.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001KV9RAW