NEW Rivian Phone Holder w/ Riser Arm V2 (Patent Pending) Available w/ Semiconductor Cooling MagSafe/Qi2 Wireless Charger from EveryAmp

[jbssfelix]

I literally just installed your previous gen on Friday. AGHHHHHHHH.

(Don't worry, I'll buy the new one too....lol)

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[EveryAmp]

I literally just installed your previous gen on Friday. AGHHHHHHHH.

(Don't worry, I'll buy the new one too....lol)

Shoot us an email at [email protected] with your order number and we'll help you get upgraded.

 

[JM.]

I got my hands on this yesterday evening. It's amazing. First, it's strikingly beautiful. It uses only an infinitely tiny amount of power at idle, no vampire load. Charging is fast, and as claimed, it actually gets COLD while the phone is hot, sucking out the heat. This is going in all my cars. I wish it could be used on a motorcycle, as I really need the cooling there.

 

[JM.]

I want to add something here, because most people don't know this. USB-C can work as an intelligent negotiated protocol, or as just dumb power. If you want fast charging, you need a real USB-C port with all of the smart negotiation. Kind of like an EV negotiating power with an EVSE. If you use a basic dumb power supply for this, it will be ultra slow because some power is used for the cooling (~12w). So get a real power supply that has real USB-C, not Chinesium junk for $5.

If you can't or don't want to use the OBD adapter here, I'm only aware of one single option for full speed charging. That's the RAM RAM-GDS-CHARGE-V3CU or RAM-GDS-CHARGE-V3C-1U. The latter is way overkill and more expensive. It can charge laptops.

 

[EveryAmp]

I want to add something here, because most people don't know this. USB-C can work as an intelligent negotiated protocol, or as just dumb power. If you want fast charging, you need a real USB-C port with all of the smart negotiation. Kind of like an EV negotiating power with an EVSE. If you use a basic dumb power supply for this, it will be ultra slow because some power is used for the cooling (~12w). So get a real power supply that has real USB-C, not Chinesium junk for $5.

If you can't or don't want to use the OBD adapter here, I'm only aware of one single option for full speed charging. That's the RAM RAM-GDS-CHARGE-V3CU or RAM-GDS-CHARGE-V3C-1U. The latter is way overkill and more expensive. It can charge laptops.

100% this ?

Not all adapters are the same and thus why we tested many OBD2 adapters out there to verify their claims and ensure they work properly with the high power Qi2 charger. A key spec is that it supports USB-C PD 27W. ?

 

[KBabione]

I don't need a phone holder, but am REALLY glad I clicked on this thread - Your OBD2 adapter is exactly what I've been looking for since my R1S didn't come with the 12V plug (one of the dumbest, IMO, decisions Rivian ever made) in the cab. I'm tired of having to keep a cable plugged into one of the 2nd row ports (my two center console ports are occupied by a working wireless charger and my DriveCam SSD). OBD2 adapter ordered! Thank you, and thanks for making it a separate option.

 

[Syrarch04]

Does the steering wheel obscure the view of your face if on a video call from this position?

 

[JM.]

That's going to depend a lot on how you sit, your dimensions, where you put the steering wheel and seats...

 

[mkhuffman]

That's going to depend a lot on how you sit, your dimensions, where you put the steering wheel and seats...

Especially the physical dimensions of your face.

 

[RivianXpress]

When will the 1” RAM ball be available?

 

[EveryAmp]

When will the 1” RAM ball be available?

The 25mm/1" ball is currently available with the non-arm version. It can be added to the arm but it's not a common combination. Are you looking to mount directly to the 1" ball or add a RAM extension arm to it?

The ball itself is also available individually to mix and match you own configuration.

 

[Syrarch04]

That's going to depend a lot on how you sit, your dimensions, where you put the steering wheel and seats...

Yes, I know, but figured getting really specific wouldn’t be all that helpful frankly. It’s not like they have made a reference card that says if your torso is ‘X’ height, have the seat in ‘X’ position, and your face is ‘X’ inches long, you can see __% of your face. Assumed it would be a general yes or mostly kind of answer.

 

[EveryAmp]

Does the steering wheel obscure the view of your face if on a video call from this position?

Its highly unlikely given the camera is at the top of the phone. If there is ever obstruction it's the lower left corner of the phone screen. But as mentioned it all depends on your personal settings for wheel and seat along with your own size.

 

[Tanuki68]

I’ve had this setup for a few weeks now. My wife and I were camping last night so neither phone was on a charger. This morning we were both down to 6% on our iPhones. She put hers on the Rivian pad and I put mine on the Everyamp charger arm and puck. after about 30 minutes mine was at 80% and her’s was at 60% but her phone was hot and mine was ambient temp. I touched the charging Puck and it was actually colder than ambient. Very cool to see the results and actually feel the tech working. Maybe the guys can explain how this works since it actually cooled my phone battery versus just blowing the heat away with the fan. Resulted in faster charge and probably better for Battery life not being baked.

 

[EveryAmp]

I’ve had this setup for a few weeks now. My wife and I were camping last night so neither phone was on a charger. This morning we were both down to 6% on our iPhones. She put hers on the Rivian pad and I put mine on the Everyamp charger arm and puck. after about 30 minutes mine was at 80% and her’s was at 60% but her phone was hot and mine was ambient temp. I touched the charging Puck and it was actually colder than ambient. Very cool to see the results and actually feel the tech working. Maybe the guys can explain how this works since it actually cooled my phone battery versus just blowing the heat away with the fan. Resulted in faster charge and probably better for Battery life not being baked.

Okay, let's break down how a Qi2 phone charger with a semiconductor and cooling fan works, in a way that's easy to understand:

The Heat Problem

• Energy Loss:
  • When energy moves from one form to another (like from magnetic waves to electricity), some of it gets lost as heat. This is normal, but too much heat can be bad for your phone's battery.
  • Also, when your phone is doing demanding things, like playing games or using GPS, it creates heat on its own.

The Cooling Solution

• Semiconductor Chillers:
  • These are tiny electronic devices that can move heat away from your phone. They work a bit like a mini-refrigerator, using electricity to pump heat from one side to the other.
  • So, the semiconductor pulls the heat away from your phone and sends it to the other side of the charger.
• Cooling Fan:
  • Now, that heat needs to go somewhere! The fan blows air across the back of the charger, where the semiconductor has moved the heat. This helps to get rid of the hot air and keep the charger (and your phone) cool.
  • Think of it like a little fan that blows away the hot air.

Qi2 and Efficiency

• Qi2 Technology:
  • Qi2 is a newer standard for wireless charging that's designed to be more efficient. This means less energy is lost as heat, so charging is faster and cooler.
  • Also with the MagSafe technology, the phone and charger align better, creating a more efficient charge, that produces less heat.

In Simple Terms:

Imagine your phone is like a runner, and the charger is giving it energy. When the runner runs, it gets hot. The semiconductor is like an ice pack that cools the runner down, and the fan is like a breeze that blows away the hot air. The Qi2 technology makes the energy transfer more efficient, so the runner doesn't get as hot in the first place.

By combining efficient Qi2 technology, semiconductor cooling, and a fan, these chargers help keep your phone cool and healthy while it charges.

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