Since I have a few Palm Touchstone chargers lying around and I really love the convenience for wireless charging, I have decided to add in the Palm Touchstone wireless charging capability to the BB10 Dev Alpha C device (Q10, SQN100-3).
View video for details 🙂
Noticed that the original NFC is also working!
Now I have a wonderful wireless charging BB10 Dev Alpha device similar to Palm 🙂
Here’s the detailed info on how to add in the wireless charging capability to the BB10 Dev Alpha C device. (DIY at your own risk.)
a) The BB10 Dev Alpha C device has a 5Vdc input (already soldered with a Preci-Dip 2.54mm Spring Loaded Connector) and ground pin as shown below:
b) The Tettra Oyumaru Resin (High Temperature Mould) is use to fill and secure the 2.54mm Spring Loaded Connector firmly.
c) Next the Palm wireless charging circuit (removed from old palm device) is placed on the cover. Wires are routed and soldered as shown below. A flattened desoldering wick is used so that the spring loaded connector came contact with it when the cover is closed as seen in the following photos:
This design is more elegant as there is no charging wire between the cover and the phone body. You don’t have to worry about breaking the wiring connection when opening the cover. :p
Happy BB10 wireless charging 🙂