DIY MagSafe iPhone Charger Setup

[Cvh8601]

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!

 

[iam-s-Hon]

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?

 

[mrau]

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

 

[DIEProphezeiung]

Nice! I like how the phone is hidden away. The phone getting extra hot when wirelessly charging is usually an alignment issue with the charger. You might be able to adjust where you have the charger mounted.
I've been working on a charger for my phone for the hole that the shifter folds into. It's worked pretty well for me so far. I designed it for my phone (S23 Ultra) with a case, though, so it might not line up just right for other phones.
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6876636

 

[Stang68]

The option from Twraps has worked great in my Lightning and my Mach-E. Very happy with them, it’s like how it should have been from the factory:
https://twraps.com/products/f150-lightning-magsafe-compatible-wireless-charger

My initial post about Twraps:
https://www.f150lightningforum.com/forum/threads/twraps-magsafe-charger-for-lightning.18816/

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