DIY MagSafe iPhone Charger Setup

As many have noted on the forum, the Ford wireless phone charger is not good. I refer to mine as the ’phone heater’. So, not wanting to give up on wireless charging I installed a MagSafe puck (i think these are iPhone only so YMMV). I also did not want to install it somewhere on the dash or center console and have a wire running around. It’s worked out to be very slick and is far superior to the built-in charger in terms of heat to charging ratio. Anyway, figured I’d share for anyone who has similar complaints and desires.

Ingredients:

1. MagSafe charging puck
2. Double sided tape (I used 3M double sided body panel tape which is seriously incredible stuff)

Result (the dust level and dead fly are somewhat embarrassing, but such is life):




The MagSafe puck is arranged so that the drawer cover still closes without issue. Hopefully this is useful to someone!

I noticed my phone was hot the last time I used it so added a cord to use instead.

What about placing the puck over the existing pad? Or mounting it to a separate pad, laying on top, so that the phone is still viewable on the angle, as designed? Would there be interference from or issue with the built-in?

Nice looking setup.

There are some other designs for MagSafe chargers on Etsy as well. May give you a few more ideas.

Here is one style that has the phone screen facing the driver.


https://www.etsy.com/listing/153497...cff026cbc%3A1534977049&organic_search_click=1