$4 Qi wireless charger for car

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My friend François once gifted me a spare Qi wireless charger DIY kit. It's a bare PCB with numerous wires and a coil (see picture). You can purchase it for under $4 at Gearbest here: https://www.gearbest.com/chargers-cables/pp_662438.html. After several attempts to encase it in a self-made 3D printed case, I conceived the idea of creating a wireless charger that I could use in my car. This is the outcome. It functions perfectly with my iPhone X, even when an Apple standard leather protection is applied. The component appears reliable and operates efficiently enough for me, but I cannot guarantee its durability forever. No warranty is provided. The parts must be bonded together using a suitable adhesive. I use Loctite 401 for this purpose, as it works well with PLA materials. You may need to trim excess material if the components do not fit correctly. Warning: extreme temperatures can cause some parts to warp, especially in a closed car on a sunny day. PLA is not very robust when exposed to high temperatures.