Make your evo compatible with TouchStone, for 10 bucks! (Includes TouchStone charger)

[Aleki]

Well, it will may require a little handy skill, but looks simple enough to do

1) Buy TouchStone base and pixi inductive cover(you will be taking it apart) from the VZW store(free overnight shipping)
2) Read and repeat

G/L Bought one to try on my TP2

[abrigham]

I think this was posted once before... and IIRC, the general consensus was - cool but not worth voiding the warranty... I'd just assume use something like this or this

[jmstansell]

Wouldn't we be able to just set it up to the + and - of the battery contacts instead of wiring it straight to the phone?

[Aleki]

To be honest, I'm not too sure. Perhaps it was done that way to prevent overcharging?

Abrigham, that link gives me a very good idea. It will involve a shaved mini usb plug wired to the inductive charging mechanism on the cover of my phone, that way nothing will be soldered, and I can easily unplug it if the TouchStone charger isnt around. Those mats look a little too clunky to be convenient, and I'd rather rig something up for 10 bucks rather than paying for something like that (I know, I know, I'm a nucklehead for trying)

[jmstansell]

I thought that the batteries had overcharge protection built in, if so then that wouldn't be an issue.

[fuzzy26]

WOW.... um, I'll just plug it in the normal way. Thanks though.

[lipidfats]

what happened to powermat? They don't ever jump on hot android devices for their wireless charging tech...

[WarChild]

Moved to HTC Evo 4G Accessories




CW

[jmstansell]

Originally Posted by Aleki

To be honest, I'm not too sure. Perhaps it was done that way to prevent overcharging?

Abrigham, that link gives me a very good idea. It will involve a shaved mini usb plug wired to the inductive charging mechanism on the cover of my phone, that way nothing will be soldered, and I can easily unplug it if the TouchStone charger isnt around. Those mats look a little too clunky to be convenient, and I'd rather rig something up for 10 bucks rather than paying for something like that (I know, I know, I'm a nucklehead for trying)

Originally Posted by fuzzy26

WOW.... um, I'll just plug it in the normal way. Thanks though.

Almost all new phone batteries will include a charging overload protection circuit. Even the cheap ones on eBay have overload protection.

It should be as easy as just soldering two wires to the + and - PIXI charging back and making a connection on your + and - on the battery. If you use a small enough gauge wire you should be able to just insert the bare ends of the wires before the battery is fully inserted.

Same thing for the TP2, as the batteries used are the same ones in the EVO.

I'm in for one and will report back with my results.

Originally Posted by lipidfats

what happened to powermat? They don't ever jump on hot android devices for their wireless charging tech...

If it doesn't have an "i" or "berry" somewhere in the name most companies can care less. Just think about the premise with the "iPhone 4, EVO 4G" video. The accessories for the iPhone 4 will blow up on the scene asap as they always do and EVO will trickle.

[abrigham]

Originally Posted by Aleki

Abrigham, that link gives me a very good idea. It will involve a shaved mini usb plug wired to the inductive charging mechanism on the cover of my phone, that way nothing will be soldered, and I can easily unplug it if the TouchStone charger isnt around. Those mats look a little too clunky to be convenient, and I'd rather rig something up for 10 bucks rather than paying for something like that (I know, I know, I'm a nucklehead for trying)

Actually that's not a bad idea. Just wire it up to a plug instead of directly to the phone... I'm not big on the idea of mod'ing a phone that's covered under warranty/insurance so if you can figure out how to do it w/ a micro USB plug instead, please share cuz I'd be all over something like that - though I'd probably put the induction coil on the inside of my hard shell case, rather than the inside of the battery cover - again, I'm leery about voiding my warranty/TEP :P

I agree that the mats do look a bit clunky, but it with the "power disc" option (second link from my previous post) you could have your EVO propped up w/ the kickstand and still charging since the disc is what has to make contact with the mat. But cheaper is always better