Moderators - what about adding a hardware mod subforum?
So I'm posting this here because, as far as I can tell, there isn't any other forum on the interwebs that covers it - might as well direct that traffic here.
If you, like me, are a bit stymied at Samsung's decision to put the charging port at the top of the phone (thereby eliminating any possibility of a useful dock), you might have started thinking "hmm... what about inductive charging?"
After all, you can pick up a Pre touchstone kit for like $30 on Amazon, and there have been several successful transplants of the receiver coil into other phones, like the EVO 4G and HD2. So far no Vibrants.
But there are some factors that seem to make this a good recipient:
Phone is light! - The magnets should have no trouble securing the phone to touchstone.
Plastic backplate - Not electrically conductive... perfect for inductive charging!
Flat surface - No complex geometries to fight with.
Spare backplate included! - That's two chances to screw it up!
Phillips screws! - Seriously, this is just begging to be taken apart (and no "void if removed stickers!).
So if you're still with me, here are some concerns I have before attempting this myself. Maybe you have some insight.
-I'd really rather not do any soldering if I can avoid it. It may be possible to tap right into the battery contacts - anyone know if the touchstone has a full charge cutoff circuit?
-The back plate sits pretty close on my unit; a spare mSD card fits, but bulges the case slightly. Might not be enough room for the charging coil, etc. - Any ideas?
Thanks in advance - I hope to do this mod in the next few weeks, and I'll post a full walkthrough.
-Leif
So I'm posting this here because, as far as I can tell, there isn't any other forum on the interwebs that covers it - might as well direct that traffic here.
If you, like me, are a bit stymied at Samsung's decision to put the charging port at the top of the phone (thereby eliminating any possibility of a useful dock), you might have started thinking "hmm... what about inductive charging?"
After all, you can pick up a Pre touchstone kit for like $30 on Amazon, and there have been several successful transplants of the receiver coil into other phones, like the EVO 4G and HD2. So far no Vibrants.
But there are some factors that seem to make this a good recipient:
Phone is light! - The magnets should have no trouble securing the phone to touchstone.
Plastic backplate - Not electrically conductive... perfect for inductive charging!
Flat surface - No complex geometries to fight with.
Spare backplate included! - That's two chances to screw it up!
Phillips screws! - Seriously, this is just begging to be taken apart (and no "void if removed stickers!).
So if you're still with me, here are some concerns I have before attempting this myself. Maybe you have some insight.
-I'd really rather not do any soldering if I can avoid it. It may be possible to tap right into the battery contacts - anyone know if the touchstone has a full charge cutoff circuit?
-The back plate sits pretty close on my unit; a spare mSD card fits, but bulges the case slightly. Might not be enough room for the charging coil, etc. - Any ideas?
Thanks in advance - I hope to do this mod in the next few weeks, and I'll post a full walkthrough.
-Leif
