| SJ23 Tech Tip E21, (Created 2025-03-16) Bob Schimmel | |
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Wireless Cell Phone Charger - (Under construction). |
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It is nice to have a convenient location to drop my cell phone into where it is secure, can stay dry, is within reach of the cockpit, can charge in the holder and I can see it so I take it home at the end of the day. I recently tested the how much magnetic interference an Apple wireless charger has. My concern was magnetic interference to the steering compass in the cockpit. Not that I use it all that much on a lake but why create a problem. The people at the Apple Store were quite surprised when I pulled out my hand compass. The magnetic field extends out ~12" without an iPhone resting on it and ~2" with an iPhone on it. If the charger is installed 5' away on the opposite of the cabin from the steering compass there won't be any interference to the steering compass or the Tiller Pilot flux gate compass. SECURE - At the back of this holder I will imbed a 20W Apple wireless charger that holds the iPhone magnetically to prevent movement. Eliminating vibration and shock is hugely important for electronics. DRY & CONVENIENT - Location is everything. I intend to install the holder on the starboard side of the cabin, away from rain and within convenient reach of the cockpit. Just drop it in and charge the iPhone. CHARGE - The 1/4" thick charger will be imbedded in the back of the holder creating a flush surface to protect both the charger and the iPhone. This charger will also have a power switch for when charging is not required. VISIBILITY - The iPhone will show at the top of this holder to reveal its location. It should be enough of a reminder to take it with me when I leave the Panache! As ridiculous as this sounds I`m tired of driving back to Panache to pick up my cell phone.
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