Dropbox link : “CarPad/G for Nexus 4“
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| .CarPad/G is compatible with Nexus 4, Galaxy S2, iPhone 4S. We’d like to sell this CarPad/G for sales. |
Below is the Arkon mounts including suction cup.
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Below is the holding clips that is able to grip from large size Galaxy Note 2 to the size of iPhone 5.
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| .Below is cigarette adaper’s 3.5 mm pin hole and LED monitor/reset push button. |
When it starts charging, it turns “Red” from stand-by mode “Green”. When it is fully charged, it goes “Green” If charging trouble occurred, please reset this button.
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| ..Below is the suction cup that is holding the cradle strongly. We recommend you to install car mounts on top of 3M adhesive disk. When you set this on the windshield, it might be affected by UV light.. |
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Below is 3M adhesive disk. please fix this disk on the dash board that is able to reach out your finger very near from the hand wheel..
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| .Below is Cigar adapter that is 12VDC regulated. Car charger needs to have constant power from the cigarette outlet.So don’t use any other cigar adapter.. |
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As soon as your phone is placed on the CarPad, screen shows it is charging wirelessly.
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| .Then CarPad’s LED will be “RED”. |
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Your phone is getting a power from wireless charging terminal.
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Below is the package of Owl CarPad.
It includes ;
- Owl Car charging pad “Owl CarPad”
- Arkon car mounts
- Cigar adapter
- AC power adapter
- 3M adhesive disk
- Manual
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Understands ;
Please understand before you order that CarPad is charging more, less or holding the current battery level while heavy using like GPS/Stream music/Call/Message/etc.
- It is better to use spacer as it is attached on the both fingers of carpad for camera lens if you are using Nexus 4.
- Set the phone brightness less than 50% or Auto mode.
- Set the power saver mode “on”. It will last and longer battery life.
- Better to install in the near of air vent, which blows cold air over it.
- If you drive follow the GPS navi saying, it will be Ok but you drive randomly, it will consume much battery then battery level will be down.
- If you’d like to charge in speed, turn off GPS and screen off.
- CarPad is not enough to put it up the power for smartphone’s Black box recording. It is too much power-intensive.
Below is the review of Nexus 4 user.
I try to let everyone know from time to time that its still very possible to get great results with the product. My vacation trip 7 hours away was last week and it did very well for me with GPS and music streaming. Keeping my charge around the same point during the whole ride home.
One advantage I have had with my holder is that I have it placed just in front of my AC vent, which blows cold air over it.
1 set of Owl CarPad/G — US$53 for using in Car and at home interchangeably.- Includes:
- Owl CarPad charging pad
- - 1 windshield mounts (with nut for fixing 17mm ball)
- - 1 3M dash mounting disc
- - 1 Cigarette Plug 12V, 1A
- - 1 AC Power adapter 100.240V~50/60Hz 0.5A, +12V 1A
CarPad/G+OwlPad : total US$86 for using at home, Car.
*AC adapter excluded in the CarPad/G in this full set because there is one in the OwlPad package.
Specification :
- CarPad – Cagarette Plug 12V, 1A (The output voltage is regulated to a fixed 12V. use this only)
- AC Power adapter — 100.240V~50/60Hz 0.5A, +12V 1A
Shipping costs:
- All prices are inclusive of shipping fees. The items will be sent using International registered mail service (click here to guide you how to track your item)
MOQ in the standard package;
- Packed 60 sets. Lead time- one week. size – 43x43x53, 20kg.
- Please contact moon@owlcharger.com if you are interested in purchasing this packaging sales.
Notice :
- AC power adapter is additionally included as a free gift. This is very useful for a hands-free condition at home, at your working place, etc.
- If you don’t need the mounts (17mm ball, suction cup), please minus US$5 . Here click ”Buy Now”
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Comments on: "CarPad/G for Nexus 4 on sale!!" (111)
Hi Moon,.
Could I please just order 1 to try out for now.
Let me know how to proceed from here.
Regards,
Ken
Is there any way you could test GPS navigation? I’d like to buy one, but I’m worried about the device not being able to mantain a charge with screen, bluetooth, cellular data and GPS all on. Once you test this, let me know
Hi Alex, Thanks and please check next comments.
Just for clarification: this item is now available and not in a beta-state anymore? How long will the shipping take to Germany?
Does the Nexus 4 fits in the holder with the original bumper on?
We are sending you via EMS. So you know how long it will take it to you.
CarPad has spring plate that is able to hold your phone or with the bumper on. This is very convenient because it is easy to slide in/out by one hand or snap in side way.
Dear Moon,
I’ve just placed an order via you website for CarPad for Nexus 4 ( CP-N401).
Can you please make sure to send me the latest revision, which is free from the faults listed on the XDA forum:
“As far as the charging rate is concerned, on my test unit I can easily get good positive charging while running GPS navigation, streaming music off the interwebs and set my display to full brightness. The output of the Owl CarPad is very impressive. The only problem is we are still waiting for Moon to resolve the issue of the charger shutting off randomly.” – narcopolypse
“I’m wondering why I jabent gotten results as great as yours. Nav plus full brightness alone for me = no significant charge at all (maybe 1% over a half hour) – delrazor”
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36552044#post36552044
Can you please give me an estimate shipping time as I have not received any order confirmation.
Sorry to late reply.
“waiting for Moon to resolve the issue of the charger shutting off randomly.” – narcopolypse
As for the above shutting off randomly, we couldn’t find a solution. Most of case, this shutt-off starts from more than 92~95% charging. I guess Nexus 4 limits the charging rate from this point as less as possible. So CarPad could not read this very less power consumption like snooze, which leads to mis-understanding as being full charged and then cut off the power automatically. I think It is much something to do with Nexus 4,
As far as driving test, about 1% gained per 10 minutes by a wifi navigation on condition. Later we will test GPS on condition. However, it may have different test results according to where you are.
I will send you CarPad tomorrow and you will get it via EMS.
Best regards,
Hi Moon
Ok, I do understand the limitations which are related to LG design but I was under impression that it was sorted.
Can you please clarify what the attached screenshot presents? Its from your website.
Thanks
http://owlpad.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/nexus4charging1.png?w=540
Hi This screenshot is showing that in the middle of charging process charging rate is almost 500~600mAh but as closing to 90%, charging rate slowly down to 45mAh at 100%.
With this charging rate, it is going down to 100~150mAh while GPS navigation on, Bluetooth, stream music.
Thanks
http://owlpad.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/nexus4chargingrate1.jpg?w=540&h=720
Hi Moon, I’d like to know CarPad is working with the Nokia Lumia 920?
Thanks
Hi
This is final product but we need to update quality and function continously as you know well. So we need feed back from you.
For promotional activities, we sell it EMS shipping that will cost for us. But later on, local retail or resale distributor will be take over.
Your Nexus 4 wearing LG Bumper on is well fit to CarPad due to have a strong and flexible spring tension holder.
Anyhow Galaxy S3, S2, Nexus 4 all is fit well in CarPad.
For large size of Galaxy note 2, we are preparing AutoPad.
Thanks.
Thanks for your response!
Maybe I’ll wait a couple of weeks before ordering… and then have the next generation
My questions was, wether the Nexus 4 with LG Bumper (https://play.google.com/store/devices/details/Nexus_4_Bumper_Schwarz?id=nexus_4_bumper_black) will fit into your CarPad?
Thanks & BR
Moon,
Thanks for the heads up. Those numbers seem very good. Even if the Nexus 4 maintains its current battery level during GPS use I would consider it a very large plus. When I receive the unit I will be testing it on various aftermarket kernels (which are volted down) to see if their is an appreciable difference.
Thanks for being so diligent with your communication!
Thank you for understanding how hard it is to maintain current battery level during GPS/Streaming music use.
I have the test results of the CarPad, which you can view at the site listed below:
http://owlpad.net/2013/01/24/latest-version-of-owl-carpadg/
If there is something strange happening with the CarPad which you have already bought from us, such as a high temperature, please give me your feedback. I will arrange to send you a new replacement.
With this tested sample, there is no heating effects even though it has direct contact with the charging pad despite not being encased in a jacket. However, I still recommend to put the bumper on the phone. (It takes a while to start charging.)
I think we have solved the temperature problem but it gains only 1%, more or less, charging while the GPS navigation and streaming music is active during a couple of hours of driving.
We are looking forward to getting some feedback from you in order to improve the wireless charging condition.
Thanks
Hi A thousand thanks for you!
I went out at 8:52 after works and then phone temp down to 15.6C as you can see monitor widget pics attached here.
With GPS on, and I put 5 qty of my business card on the charging pad.
It is nearly 1.3mm thickness
The results is as below;
From at 9:12 — to 9:42
Temp increased from 28 to 37.9
Charging gained 29% to 36%.
I think it is quite good for using CarPad for GPS navigation.
Will you try it like me to put your name card on the charging pad?
What I am thinking about fluctuated results is up to where you are driving.
If you are driving at the place where lots of internet data is jammed, it will take more power consumption I think.
What do you think?
I think you may be right about the mobile internet congestion making it have more issue.
I’ll do some tests with navigation and streaming on while staying in my driveway where my mobile data signal is very strong and see if that changes anything.
I’ll also try the business card idea.
Thanks
Hi Moon, Just want to make sure before I order one that they do work?
Thank you for your time,
Hi,
Please check it out CarPad for iPhone 4/4S, Galaxy S2.
http://owlpad.net/carpad-for-iphone-44s/
http://owlpad.net/carpad-for-galaxy-s2/
Today, I discharged iPhone 4S down to 2% and when I came up to Seoul from province, I turned on GPS navigation and placed my wife’s iPhone 4S in the CarPad.
As you see the pictiures and video clip, about 3% battery power gained every 10 minutes with keeping the normal body temperatures.
This CarPad is exactly same one that I tested for Nexus 4 recently.
So, there is not so much we can do if something goes wrong in the Phone itself.
I suggest you that you wear the bumper on the Nexus 4 so as not to heating-up the phone due to GPS data congestion.
Is that clear?
Thanks,
Moon
Can I order 1 set from http://owlpad.net/carpad-for-nexus-4/ or not?
(or from somwhere else)
Thanks,
Hello Per,
Yes you can place order at http://owlpad.net/carpad-for-nexus-4/
Please click “Buy now” and fill in the blank $65 for 1 set.
Now on sale for OwlPad for desktop + CarPad for Car.
Just $100 at http://owlpad.net/owlpadcarpad-for-nexus-4-n-qi/
Thanks,
Moon
Hi, Moon, What are you using Battery monitor?
Thanks
Hi, I’ve been using Battery Monitor Widget Pro. Please check it out below site
ttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ccc71.bmw.pro.
If you dock only the phone in the CarPad, It is going to be charged more fast than jacket on the phone and this may result in hitting the high temperature and then phone do not allow to suck the power from charging pad anymore. If you charge your phone without GPS active, there will be no shut off problem under charging.
Charging speed and temp control has been decided by phone’s battery control software for a safety of phone. Owl CarPad has designed to ensure stability in charging in order for user to wear the phone case(bumper)
Thanks
Hi,
is it possible to buy one item (when updated version comes available) without car mount? So only pad with 17mm Ball mounting on back side?
Thanks
Hi, Yes, you will have it without car mounts. But you need to place some volume of order. You can buy it many different car mounts at Arkon or any shop you’d like to buy it. Thanks
HI, i have the HTC DNA on Verizon Wireless. Will this mount and charge pad work with it. Great device. Can’t believe nobody else has done this yet
Hi, I think it would be working with CarPad Given that the standard Qi has been adopted in the Lumia 920, Nexus 4 and HTC DNA and Galaxy S4 to be coming soon.
Fortunitly, all of the above mentioned bland built-in wireless charger has similar size to fit well in the CarPad mount. But it may have a bit different charging charistic. We are also extremely anxious to test them. Thanks.
Power adapters (12V and 120V ) included in the package?
Thanks
Hi, of course, it is included in the package. 12V is in CarPad, 100~240V 50/60Hz in OwlPad package.
Thanks
Hi, Moon. Why is my CarPad charging so slowly? Is it due to the hot weather in singapore?
I have the aircon blowing on the auto pad to keep it below 40 degree.
Hi,
We’ve tried to charge the phone very fast or slow and then checked how it affects the temperature increasing the phone.
Final conclusion is that we’d better keeping the phone charging slowly and the temp as less as possible.
If you experience charging rate is more or less and no shut-off in high temp while using GPS, streaming music, there is no problem for CarPad function.
Car charger is just supplying the power that is equal amount of power that get loss while using GPS and streaming music.
Updated new CarPad is just making it not to be decreased the power much lower and no shut-off charging occurred in high temp like 45C.
Thanks,
Hi Moon,
I already bought a Brodit ProClip for my car (http://www.brodit.com/product.html?id=853523&pn=prod&brand=BMW&model=1-series&year=2007).
I addition i bought that one: http://www.theaccessoryking.com/arkon-accessories/adapter-plates/apamps17mm/adapter-plate-amps-to-17mm-ball-head.html
I assume these both mounting holder should fit to your CarPad?
Would be great if this is correct and you are able to deliver the carpad without the existing mounting things. Only the nut and the hole for the 17mm ball should be there.
Thanks
Hi,
Yes, your guess is right.
Owl CarPad’s mounting hole is used to fit to any 17mm ball mount to allow the fixing of any kind of adapter.
We are willing to provide you CarPad without existing car mounts.
If you order this, please notice in PayPal and at “Buy now” deduct the price $8 from the sales price.
Best regards,
Moon
Dear Moon,
thank you very much for your response! Great service! Fantastic!!
So I can order right now and you will sending me the new version of car pad (G) when it comes available?
Ordering now via “Buy now” button on this side (top): http://owlpad.net/carpad-for-nexus-4/ ??
Amount should be 65$ – 8$ = 57$ (incl. shipping to germany, including nut to mount on existing 17mm ball)?
Thank you very much!!
Dear,
Why don’t you buy full sets “OwlPad+CarPad” with $100-$8=$92?
http://owlpad.net/owlpadcarpad-for-nexus-4-n-qi/
I will send OwlPad first and new version CarPad be sent on Feb 2nd~3rd week.
(CarPad-17mm hole + nut that is able to fix any kinds of mounting adapter)
As you see the link, the above price is included the shipping cost to Germany.
Is it okay for you?
Qi Wireless Charging Car Mount? WoW!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2029734
What’s the website I can enter the tracking information?
Here is the website you can check the whereabouts of your item we sent you already.
Copy tracking number and paste it in the blank of item number.
http://service.epost.go.kr/iservice/ems/ems_eng.jsp
Thanks
Have there been any tests, or do you know if this could be used with an NFC tag so that the phone can be set to automatically enable bluetooth/GPS?
Hi Chaz, We haven’t test and if you have some idea how to use NFC tag to
enable GPS/Bluetooth, pleas help us. I’d like to support you.
The other is to use the App like below Android battery monitor.
It is wonderful app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ccc71.bmw&hl=en
We would be more than happy to use this App very often if one tiny function added.
Once the phone place on the CarPad, this App recognize the fact that
your phone is in Car and activate GPS/Bluetooth automatically.
I am not sure it is possible.
Thank you for your input and hoping to get more idea to find a good solution
for a “customer satisfaction”.
Q) Is it possible to charge by using regular micro USB charger in car ?
A) Yes. Of course. Just plug your regular micro USB charger into the phone’s usb port. But don’t forget to switch off the LED reset button of CarPad. However if you forgot to do that, don’t be worry. It will not any harm the phone.
Thank you for your input. I think it is worth to use the CarPad for mounting the regular phone like Galaxy S3 as a simple cradle. Design of holder contribute quite easy to get in/out without scratching on the phone as you see the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gtz4VFkbNJ4.
I made a order on the 7 of February and have heard nothinccan you please give me a update
Does this car mount allow to use the camera of Nexus 4 while it is mounted, or is the back of the phone completely covered?
Basically, I am looking for a car mount for N4 that allow the phone to be used as a dashcam (i.e. installing app such as Dailyroads in the phone and recording video while driving).
Do you think this car mount could be suitable?
I haven’t tried yet Nexus 4. When it comes to Galaxy S2, there is no problem for using it as a dashcam. But battery is usually drained by constantly. I think it is Okay if you use Nexus 4 in a short distance way like an hour and a half of driving. The camera of Nexus 4 is opened to the front view. I will try it soon and let you know how much power are dashcam consuming while driving.
I just received my car pad for the nexus 4 and I am loosing a charge running the GPS, even on AC. I was under the impression that the car pad would not loose a charge and at least hold one at the same level as it was first plugged in. Any suggestions on what I can do to get the carpad to work properly? I am using the clear spacer that came with the unit.
I got comments below;
I recently received my Carpad in the UK and can confirm that it is working well with my Nexus 4. Using Navigation app I am able to at least preserve charge at current level, or not use navigation app I am able to increase charge level.
But you said you are loosing a charge running the GPS. So I checked in details once again what’s the cause of two different results.
Please click below;
http://owlpad.net/carpad-for-nexus-4/
When you drag down the mouse till the end, you will see the picture that is showing each steps charging status.
When is it used for Spacer at the bottom finger?
8 mm Spacer is for user who want to see Screen always regardless how high temp going up but within a operating temperature range with streaming music on and GPS +navigation running and screen brightness at 50%.
~~ less charging and get warm but it can endure with high temperature (up to 50C)
No Spacer is for user who want to see Screen whenever necessary to see the road map while driving. Normally screen should be Off. It’s more temp sensitive but phone will tell you the time to stop the charging or App running.
~~ more + charging but stop charging at near to 42.5C
Interesting things I’ve found is that when you drive in City, you will get more loss of charge. On the other hand, you will be less drain or keep the same level while driving in highway. In city, you would choice many different roads against Navi guide you. In that case phone is doing much more hard working to find a alternative road.
Owl CarPad is not perfect. In order to use CarPad properly we need to keep it mind below;
1.Keep the screen On as short as possible for gaining +charge and prolong battery life. or decrease the screen brightness less than 50%.
2.If you need to boost charging, GPS App should be Off also.
3.Don’t leave the phone in Car without air conditioning.
4.If stop charging, just wait for a couple of minutes and push the reset bottom. It won’t stop charging as long as screen off.
Thank you very much for your understanding
Hi I received your updated charger for my Nexus 4 and used it during the weekend!
It works great, even with Navigation/Spotify/Bluetooth-Audio at the
same time. I never had any heat issues. (But it’s quite cold here
right now, maybe 5°C outside.)
Q) Hi Greg, do you have any heat problem while using CarPad I sent you before?
A) No problem. I actually have not had any problems with the charger and I’m loving it.
Last weekend I went for a 2 hour drive with streaming music on and GPS +navigation running and screen brightness at 50%.
Phone never got hotter than 37°C and it gained 2% in charge over the 2 hours.
Yes, I’m using the latest one you sent me (the one that came with the spacer in the packaging)
I’ve found that using the spacer isn’t needed in my setup. I have a case on my phone that lifts it off the legs of the charger about 3mm plus I have it mounted right in front of my AC vent, and keep my car cabin reasonably cool. In the summer, cold AC will be blowing on it constantly, so I don’t think I’ll run into a lot of heat problems.
R) Hi friend, Thank you so much for your tip.
You did always give me a best solution and the way out of the tunnel.
R-R) No problem, Moon.Thanks a lot for sending the units you did however. I really like the ease of use the products have made for charging my phone in different locations.
Can you guys provide a direct wire power adapter? I’d rather wire it in directly than plug it into my cigarette lighter.
Okay. We will prepare this direct wire power adapter soon. However, you can do by yourself if you have welder at home. Firstly, unscrew the end and pull out the fuse, and caps and take out the ring (white) and take apart cigar plug two pieces and weld one line to the point of spring(+), the other wire to the plate (-) and pull out through the hole of fuse. In this case, we are not able to use fuse and spring. I think it will be Okay because it is regulated to 12V. Now you have two wires to connect to the fuse box. Thanks
Sounds doable. I’d want to include a fuse in the circuit. What amperage of fuse should I use?
Hi it’s 1A. Thanks.
Hi there,
I’m interested in buying the ” OwlPad+CarPad” set, and also I would like to buy just the charging jacket for a Galaxy S2. I own a Nexus 4, but my wife has an S2.
The OwlPad+CarPad is 95$ which is great, but I would also like to buy JUST the jacket for a S2 (WITHOUT another OwlPad or CarPad), so my wife would also be able to charge her phone. How much is just the jacket/case for the S2? can I buy it separately? I can pay with PayPal.
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Hi Thanks for your interesting in owl products.
OwlPad+CarPad(95$)+Galaxy S2 Jacket(29$) = US124$
What do you think this price? If acceptable, I will send you email money request by PayPal.
I think this is quite good combination for you and your wife.
Email request :
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=CUS7NDGYUPZQN
So, the point of something like this, to me, is to get rid of the wires. Having one prominently sticking out the bottom does not achieve the clean look I’m going for in my car. Can you put the plug somewhere on the back so I have a chance at hiding the wires? That and a cleaner solution that hacking a cigarette lighter plug and I’ll buy 2 or 3 of these.
Please go to below dropbox.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5kauu7gxk46w7xk/MKhAug3-Ff
You can do by yourself.
I wonder if we can sell it with this condition.
Thanks
Hi!
I’m interesting is the Spring Grip made form metall or plastic?
I think they are some tight for my Google Nexus 4 and I ask you about,can I move apart their?
Regards,
Serge.
This is acrylic spacer that makes a distance for a Nesus 4. However, it depends on what type of jacket you are using. Please refer to the comments and YouTube link below that will give you some idea how to properly use the CarPad ;
http://owlpad.net/carpad-for-nexus-4/#comment-218
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2029734
Thanks a lot for answer.I’m using original LG Bamper CCH-190.
If I order it now when it will ship to my box..and how it will take to reach their ..I’m in US
Hi just 1-2 days lead time, and ship to you by EMS and it will take a 3~5 working days and customs?
Thanks
Can you provide a charger that has a L shaped plug? Or provide the specs for the plug that connects to the pad? I want to avoid visible wires and the pad has one big wire poking out the bottom because of the plug.
Hi three weeks after, we will provide you L shaped cigarette plug. Please refer to dropbox that show how to connect two wires for your purpose. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5kauu7gxk46w7xk/MKhAug3-Ff
Hi, I just ordered a Nexus 4 Qi package. I was wondering dose the package include a 3M dash mounting disk ? If not what size disk should I get for the suction cup provided by you ?
3M dash mounting disk is included. Thanks.
Hi moon.. I intend on placing an order with you guys for the entire car Qi wireless charging setup for LG Google Nexus 4. my question is how do I go about getting the AC adapter for my home please send me a link so I can purchase everything together looking forward to your reply or at least a reply from someone I have watch the full review video on YouTube and I want everything that goes with it thank you you can reply here or send me an email… biggdaddy007.br@gmail.com Thanks sincerely bill
Hi as link below saying, AC adapter is included in the CarPad package as a “gift”
http://owlpad.net/carpad-for-nexus-4/
Just find a movable heavy weight pad (steel), and stick on 3M mounting disc, on top of that, mount the CarPad.
And then you will see how it is easy to snap in and adjust the viewing angle. Thanks.
okay thanks I will be placing my order next week waiting on paycheck have a great day and thank you for the reply greatly appreciated can’t wait to get my hands on 1 of these gadgets
I see the option excludes the mounts but not really clear what is left. For years I’ve had a gooseneck floor mount in my car. I’m looking for just the pad to use with my existing mount and car/home adapter. Do you have an option to purchase this way?
Please go to this site
http://owlpad.net/carpad-for-nexus-4/
You will see below notice;
Notice :
AC power adapter is additionally included. This is very useful for a hands-free condition at home, at your working place, etc.
If you don’t need the mounts (17mm ball, suction cup), please minus $5 from the item price you would like to buy and fill in the blank total and leave the notice at PayPal. Here click ”Buy Now”
For example the price of 1 sets of CarPad/G without car mounts is 60-5= US$55
Thanks I just watched the video and learned that carpad can be disassembled allowing the removal the side prongs. That would make it meet my needs.
Thank you. I’d like to know what are you trying to do with the carpad that has removed side clip. It seems like you get a bright idea to meet your needs.
I ordered the whole the whole kit so I can best examine my options. Thanks BTW for keeping informed in email to the tracking information. Will let you know how I make if I customize with my existing Arkon goose neck mount.
Hi Mr.Moon!
I have this OWL Wireless Charger and use it with a LG Nexus 4.
I’m interesting,should I use this OWL Wireless Charger with acrilic transparent limiter on the bottom or not?
I don’t saw this acrilic transparent limiter on the video.
Thank you for assistance.
Regards,
Serge.
Thanks. You can either use or no use depending on the jacket thickness, If you like to use the phone naked, it is better to use acrilic transparent spacer. But if you use jacket, it is worthy to charge without putting a spacer. What different is if you use spacer, it can endure the high temperature situation even in hot whether condition. But it is recommended to keep the car as cool as possible for you and your phone.
Thanks owlpad!
I use my phone with a original LG Bamper.It’s not a jacket.
I suppose it’s better to use this acrilic transparent spacer,isn’t it?
Thanks!
What’s the difference the case, cover, bumper, jacket? Isn’t it same?
bumper is on google play. it leaves the back and front open. it only covers the sides. yes there is a difference. google it..
Yes it is!
I mean LG Google Nexus 4 Bumper Case Official Genuine OEM CCH-190.
This one:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/330867309792?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Anyhow, don’t throw it away this spacer. As long as charging rate keeps the current level or little minus, it’s better to use it and It gives more space to reset the push button. You know new CarPad/N2 is also working well with Nexus 4. It is slow charging but hardly getting a hot the phone but still need this same spacer.
okay,thaks a lot!
me too!
Currently have CarPad/G for my Nexus 4, and seems to be working fine. I’d like to extend the DC adapter cable so I can keep my dash area cleaner. Can you confirm the size of the DC connector required, as it looks to be either 1.3mm or 1.7mm.
Thank you. One of guys asked me if there was some way to extend the cigarette adapter wire as below.
I think this would be good answer for you either.
Q)Can you guys provide a direct wire power adapter? I’d rather wire it in directly
than plug it into my cigarette lighter.
A)Please look int the dropbox pictures and you will know how to extend the wire.
Don’t worry about fuse. DC cigarette adapter is controlled 12V regulator and it does
not get electric shock to the phone like USB car charger because it is non-contact power transferring
device.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5kauu7gxk46w7xk/MKhAug3-Ff
That response is for the other end of the power cable that plugs into the car 12v socket. I want to extend the cable from the perspective of the connection that plugs into the CarPad.
Hi, You just cut it off the existing cable and extend it by adding longer cable. What you need to take care is do not mixing +, -. That’s it.
I’d rather not cut the existing cable, especially as I am trying to fit the cable into a slot next to the door, so I need a straight section of cable at least 2 foot long, and having a join in that section, or visible on the dash will not work. There seem to be plenty of extension cables available, so I just need to know what size of plug to use.
here’s your solution this is what I’ve done in the past when hooking up a radar detector. Go to RadioShack and get yourself a female cigarette lighter plug that is on a hardwire this will give you a positive and negative wire now run that wire wherever you need through door panels dashboard stuff like that and then hardwire it to the battery or the ignition and then just simply plug in your owl car pad. then you would not have to cut anything I’ve done this several times I do car audio installs and I’ve been doing it for 18 years this message work no matter what you’re doing I’ve installed a radar detector in every vehicle that I’ve owned and 470 friends and it’s always hard wired with all wires tucked in and not using the cigarette lighter plug that is in the vehicle already and avoiding cutting the wire that came with the device you’re plugging in simply go to RadioShack and spend $3 easy solution if you have anymore questions just ask I will give you the best answer: possible to my knowledge
What is the difference between the Carpad/G and the Carpad/N2?
As long as you pay heed to the phone’s heat up at GPS mode, both is working well.
However, CarPad/G is much more endurable for higher temperature.
Actually all of Owl chargers is compatible with Nexus 4.
I was wondering if there was a difference though?
Hi Alex. Yes there is a difference at inside circuit board. However except CarPad/G, we’d like to make a CarPad no difference at all from each brands.
Great idea! I’m thinking of ordering this charger. I’m just wondering how quickly you ship and do you have an estimate on how long the shipping will take to get to Texas, USA? Thanks.
Please tell me what great idea?
We are shipping out to USA by International registered mail. It will take 10 to 15 days to get there. But if you insist to send it as quickly as possible, we are willing to send you by EMS international express service.
Is there any possible way to boost the power output on this thing to get it to charge more quickly?
Yes. We’ve tried to cut down the input voltage for avoiding the phone’s hot issues. But we could’t solve this issue only by hardware. I means you guys need to use properly such as placing the cradle in front of AC vent which blows the cold air.
Once you know well how to do deal phone’s hot issue, you can use normal cigarette plug that is not regulated. You can buy it 12VDC pin type cigarette adapter in the market. I think it will help to boost the charging speed.
Other way to increase the charging rate while driving, just screen off, then you drive with voice guiding.
Thanks
Hi, I ordered the Carpad+Owlpad, and I only received one AC charger (with the Owlpad). I was under the impression that I would recieve one with the carpad as well. What happened?
Other than this, I am very happy.
Thanks for the response. What is the pin size of the connector? 2.5 mm or something else?
Thanks!
Pin size is 3.5 mm Thanks.
The outer barrel size seems to be about 3.5 mm, but it’s the inner pin size that’s the critical detail for anyone wanting to get an extension cable. Seems to be between 1.3 and 1.7 mm, although OwlPad seem strangely reluctant to confirm the exact details.
Sorry! the inner pin size is 1.3 mm.
The description is a little confusing… What is the difference between the $53 set and $86 set?
$53 is for single CarPad/G. $86 is for both CarPad/G and desktop charger OwlPad. Thanks.
Hi, I live in the England and have just bought a Nexus 4 and was looking to get the CarPad/G probably with the OwlPad as a bundle.
I have a couple of questions:
1) Can I get it shipped to England/UK?
2) Is the AC adapter that is provided country specific to the shipping location (i.e. UK 3-pin), or is is a generic US/other pin configuration and I’ll need an adapter?
Hi, Thank you for interesting owl charger. First of all, Yes I will send you any items to England/UK.
Secondly, we are willing to provide you AC adapter UK 3-Pin type or any other requirement if you’d like to buy it large volume.
And we are providing you new upgrade CarPad which is compatible with most of wireless chargeable brands such as Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy 3, GS4, Optimus G Pro, Nexus 4, Nokia Lumia 920(spacer need), iPhone 5.
This is quire new and revolution in the wireless charging business.
Kinds regards,
Hi,
can you please tell me what jack your mount uses?
Hi I don’t get it your question. In case you are asking what brands car mounts use, it is Arkon mounts.
Is there any discounts when I buy 2 sets of CarPad/G for Nexus 4?
Thanks. we can offer you 7$ discount if you order 2 sets of CarPad/G. Please email me, then I will send you email invoice for you to pay the bill.
There is several email in contact us section, to which should I send my info for 2 chargers discount for you to sent me invoice email.?
Please email me “moon@owlcharger.com” I will give you discount price as per your request.
Hi,
I ordered the carpad for nexus item in May 6th. I haven’t heard anything since.
Has this item shipped?
Dear, I sent you email shipping notice on May 11.
Your tracking number is RR452115336KR, which has been sent by EMS International registered mail service.
Tracking site : http://www.track-trace.com/post
paste tracking number in the blank
click “Track with options”
click “select country” on the top
please select the country you want to track for below ex. USA(USPS)