The OpenSourceEV Ultimate MagSafe Charging Power Kit V2 for the Rivian R1T and R1S is the companion product to the Pad Kit. It allows you to use the OEM plug that powered the stock wireless charging pad. It includes the following:
Version 2 of this product no longer requires assembly. It's now a crimped, solder free, Molex to barrel adapter. It uses an OEM wire to wire adapter and genuine TYCO GET automotive terminal connectors. It's now a solder-free plug and go experience.
The dual USB Power block is rated at a maximum of 18W per port - 36W total. (12V at 3A)
If you're planning to use the OEM Apple MagSafe pads with this product, you'll also need a USB-C to USB-A adapter. Unfortunately, they tend to be a little picky about what adapter works. We've qualified one and sell it here.
This product has not been tested with other aftermarket Rivian charging setups. It is use at your own risk.
Kit fit very well was easy to install and holds the phone without it moving
Under fairly severe conditions
Very good upgrade
This is an excellent functional design. The connection design needs help. However unless you solder, expect to invest time in tinkering to ensure a stable power connection. Soldering requires two welds in about 1/4” of space. A few ideas for OpenSource. A) Design a pre assembled / soldered version. B) design a push to connect connector. C) Design a simple pin that can be connected to barrel connector with a heat gun solder joint and directly insert into the Rivian connector.
I have a 3D printer and even bought the USB adapter from Amazon - (TFTL!). It took me two prints and it got "ok" but my printer isn't large enough. So I'm returning the Amazon USB and ordering all through you (print included). Thanks for being open source an keep being awesome!
I went the solder route and it was great, except that the 12v barrel connector was not connected well to the board. This caused an intermittent loss of power. Added a small plastic shim to the case after adding a dab of solder and we are up and running.
At a minimum it would be nice to get some kind of instructions.
I know what I was doing, but still had to be sure and use outside equipment to install correctly.
On the inside of every box that we send is a stamp that directs folks to the installation instructions page: https://opensourceev.com/install
On that page are instructions for the installation of this product. It's located here: https://opensourceev.com/blogs/install-instructions/power-kit
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