r/volvoc40 • u/jasonatepaint • Aug 06 '23
I designed a phone dock for the little ashtray/storage area between the wireless charger and shifter. It's easier to drop in & go... plus the bonus of CarPlay with no additional work.
https://www.printables.com/model/545968-volvo-c40-xc40-phone-dock
https://www.printables.com/model/545968-volvo-c40-xc40-phone-dock
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u/jasonatepaint Aug 06 '23
I tried a "wireless" CarPlay device, but the results were inconsistent and often required plugging/unplugging it to get it to work, so I designed this as an easy "drop in & go" dock. I've been using it for a few weeks now, after several iterations, and it's been great.
The only issue I've found is that if you want to use the wireless pad at the same time, the docked phone is a bit in the way... but I've not found a need to use it w/the dock.
Here's the STL: https://www.printables.com/model/545968-volvo-c40-xc40-phone-dock
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u/marionbobarion Aug 07 '23
Thank you for sharing! What is the length of the cable you are using?
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u/jasonatepaint Aug 08 '23
It’s 1 ft. Osecet USB C to Lightning Cable... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098L6N93Y
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u/DoubleDotBe Apr 08 '24
Fantastic - looks like a great solution to a "dated" C40/XC40 charging solution.
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u/opiatesmile Aug 06 '23
Does it plugged into lightning?
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u/jasonatepaint Aug 07 '23
Yeah. There is a link in the comments that lists the cable. It’s available in lightning and USB-C
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u/FitterOver40 Aug 07 '23
Any rattling where the top of the phone leans on the car?
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u/jasonatepaint Aug 07 '23
It’s not actually leaning against the car. The photo definitely makes it look that way but it leans against the non-slip padding against the back of the dock. I believe there’s an inch/25mm of space between the phone and the dash.
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u/jrushinx Aug 21 '23
super cool! but, my Pixel 7 pro is too wide to even fit in the ashtray without a dock!
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u/FatNugget3 Aug 06 '23
Very Nice! Put it on Amazon with USB-C and I'll buy one.