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So I had my phone charge pad out because I noticed the 2 sided tape wasn't holding anymore and one of our cats used it as a chew toy.
Rivian R1T R1S Phone charge pad that works 20220518_175321

So I found this silicone non slip pad on Amazon and using the original pad as a patern, trace cut out a close replacement. Phone now charges in its Otter box case and doesn't slide around at all.
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I used this. More than I needed but I figured I'd have extra if I screwed up or want to see if I can make another fit better.

Edited : spelling

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Hopefully they have a 2nd Gen pad coming out that will be cheap and easy to replace. Nothing wrong with a redesign / correction.

I assume the wireless charging is under that pad? Any idea if it has multiple coils?
 
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Hopefully they have a 2nd Gen pad coming out that will be cheap and easy to replace. Nothing wrong with a redesign / correction.

I assume the wireless charging is under that pad? Any idea if it has multiple coils?
Yes directly under the silicone pad. From what I have gathered there are multiple coils
 

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So I had my phone charge pad out because I noticed the 2 sided tape wasn't holding anymore and one of our cats used it as a chew toy.
20220518_175321.jpg

So I found this silicone non slip pad on Amazon and using the original pad as a patern, trace cut out a close replacement. Phone now charges in its Otter box case and doesn't slide around at all.
20220524_191548.jpg

I used this. More than I needed but I figured I'd have extra if I screwed up or want to see if I can make another fit better.

Edited : spelling

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Hope the cats got a reward for forcing the issue…. 😉
 

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I was upset at first (new truck and all), but I'm happy that it is usable now and doesn't really look bad. I do hope that Rivian comes up with a replacement that works. As for the cat, he is a hand raised newborn. He is part of the family. I forgave him. 😀
 

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That’s bizarre that swapping the pad made a difference. That replacement is not appreciably thinner.
 

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That’s bizarre that swapping the pad made a difference. That replacement is not appreciably thinner.
Hard to get a good picture, but it looks to be about half the thickness

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Not sure why a cat would ever be allowed to roam freely in a car!
We don't have children, sometimes I forget our rescue animals do animal things. Wasn't his fault, he chews on every thing. We have a dog that chews on everything also. Is what is. Always an adventure. 😁
 

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We don't have children, sometimes I forget our rescue animals do animal things. Wasn't his fault, he chews on every thing. We have a dog that chews on everything also. Is what is. Always an adventure. 😁
Ha! Fair enough. I’m happy to meet more animal lovers. Even if it’s the wrong animals :)
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